The First Fashion Magazine

The First Fashion Magazine

RP-P-2009-1290

The Cabinet des Modes ou les Modes Nouvelles first appeared on 15 November 1785. As the first real fashion magazine, it was published on a regular basis and wholly dedicated to news from the world of fashion. It was available by subscription only and distributed both in France and abroad. Each eight-page edition contained three hand-coloured engravings. After a year in print, the magazine changed its name to Magasin des Modes Nouvelles Françaises et Anglaises. Instead of three loose sheets, it now included a single fold-out plate depicting clothes and accessories. Publication of the Magasin ceased abruptly in 1789; after this, it was most likely succeeded by the Journal de la Mode et du Goût.

• print maker: A.B. Duhamel (mentioned on object), Paris
• after drawing by: after drawing of Defraine (mentioned on object)
• publisher: Buisson, Paris

1788

gravure, met de hand gekleurd

height 199 mm x width 343 mm

Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

purchase 2009-09-30

Public domain

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