Le Messager des Modistes et des Salons, Modes de Paris, Journal Aglaja, juillet 1863, No. 21 1863

"Le Messager des Modistes et des Salons, Modes de Paris" is a fashion plate by Louis Berlier from 1863. This hand-colored lithograph showcases the latest Parisian fashions, featuring a woman and two children posed against a backdrop of a cliff overlooking the sea. The woman wears a voluminous gown with a striking magenta shawl and a light blue veil, while the children wear elaborate outfits, exemplifying the sartorial trends of the era. The scene captures the elegance and refinement of 19th-century Parisian fashion, highlighting the importance of style and social status in the era.