1782 Geneviève d'Ossun - Crown Diamond

1780s Green Striped Silk for Pierrot Jacket

This elegant striped design is recreated from Gazette des atours de la Reine Marie-Antoinette pour l'année 1782 — the official record of the Queen’s wardrobe. The soft green vertical stripes combined with delicate dotted lines create a balanced and refined composition typical of the late 18th century.

The fresh green tone gives this design a light and natural expression, while the structured stripe enhances the silhouette of tailored garments. It is particularly well suited for jackets and fitted bodices where vertical rhythm supports the cut.

Well suited for

Ideal for Pierrot jackets, Casaquin jackets, fitted bodices, Italian open dress elements, Robe à l’Anglaise, and structured 18th-century garments requiring clarity, elegance, and vertical definition.

Design & Historical Context

Striped textiles from the 1780s were widely used to create movement and structure in fashionable dress. This green variation offers a softer, more natural palette while preserving the original historical composition found in documented court textiles.

Reference Person
Geneviève d’Ossun (1751–1830) served as dame d’atour to Queen Marie-Antoinette, overseeing the royal wardrobe and dress ceremonies. Her role placed her at the centre of court fashion during the final years of Versailles.