The European aristocracy of the 18th century

The European aristocracy of the 18th century
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The aristocratic customs of 18th century Europe were, to say the least, curious. Some even extravagant.

With wigs and going crazy!

Louis XIV made the wig fashionable due to his baldness problem. The higher the height, the higher the status. Later came heels, stockings and rice or flour powders to whiten the complexion. The man’s clothing was more pompous than the woman’s.

Beginning with medieval societies in which cities were organized by a system of fiefdoms, the difference between social classes increased considerably. Making the rich very rich and the poor very poor, because of their lineage. A question of surnames.

America would be one of the main sources of income for these families, commercial activity multiplies as well as their standard of living.

The palace houses of Europe tell us so. Through its rooms and personal objects we can travel back in time and learn about the lives of those who lived there.​

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