1810 Laure Junot

Recreate an authentic Empire-era waistcoat design

The pattern is based on French menswear textiles from around 1800–1807 and mirrors the clean, elegant look seen in early Empire waistcoats. The fine blue motifs create the same light, summery expression typical of the period.

The fabric is ideal for a tailored waistcoat: crisp enough for structure, soft enough for comfort, and visually aligned with original copper-plate and roller-printed cottons. Cut, shape and finish the garment to your own measurements while keeping the authentic silhouette.

Perfect for historical costuming, reenactment, bespoke tailoring projects or anyone who wants to recreate a genuinely early 19th-century style with high visual accuracy.

Laure Junot, Duchesse d’Abrantès (1784–1838)

Laure Junot was a high-visibility stakeholder in early 19th-century French social and political circles. Born in 1784, she established a strong personal brand as an author, salon leader and insider to Napoleon’s network. Her behavioral profile deviated from the conventional female norms of the period: assertive communication style, high risk tolerance, and a reputation for sharp, often confrontational commentary.

She delivered market-defining memoirs that provided unprecedented insights into Imperial France, positioning her as a key content provider for historians and contemporaries. Known for a slightly androgynous persona and a bold, unapologetic presence, she consistently operated outside the standard expectations for women of her class.

In modern terms, she combined executive energy with creative volatility — a distinctive outlier with strong narrative capital.