1780s Ice Blue Silk for Pierrot Jacket

This Ice Blue variation is inspired by a textile recorded in the Gazette des atours de la Reine Marie-Antoinette (1782). The vertical ikat-style markings create a soft rhythm across the pale ground, giving the fabric a light, almost airy expression typical of late 18th-century refinement.

The cool Ice Blue tone offers a fresh and elegant alternative to warmer palettes, making it particularly suitable for garments where clarity, contrast, and silhouette are important. The vertical structure enhances the lines of the garment while keeping the overall look delicate.

Well suited for

Ideal for Pierrot jackets, fitted bodices, Italian open dress elements, Robe à l’Anglaise, Regency overdresses, and structured 18th-century garments where a light, refined stripe enhances the cut.

Design & Historical Context

Striped silks and ikat-inspired effects were widely used in the 1780s to create movement and visual structure in fashionable dress. This Ice Blue interpretation preserves the historical composition while offering a cooler, more luminous colourway suited for modern historical interpretation.

Reference Person
Princess Marie Thérèse Louise of Savoy (1749–1792), Princesse de Lamballe, was a close confidante of Queen Marie-Antoinette. Her refined presence at court reflects the elegance embodied in the textiles of the period.