fontange

Japanese: fontange

…Corsets were reinstated in women's clothing, the upper body was made slimmer, and skirts were double-layered as before, but the fullness was concentrated at the back by a waistband. Around 1678, the custom of erecting a lace tower-like hair ornament called fontange on the top of the head to make one appear taller also appeared. The 18th century Rococo fashion, as exemplified by the salon culture of the time presided over by ladies, was characterized by graceful and delicate feminine tastes, and spread not only within the bounds of aristocratic society but also to the middle class, which was beginning to gain economic power. …

From [Hats]

…Following the rise of the Netherlands in the 17th century, the French court became the center of fashion. With the growing interest in large hairstyles and wigs, wide-brimmed hats made of felt or beaver fur and decorated with ostrich feathers became popular. In the second half of the 17th century, the tricorne (three-cornered hat) appeared in sophisticated men's clothing, and for women, the lawn and lace hair ornament called fontange was representative of the time. In the 18th century, along with the most extravagant costumes, the latest fashions in Paris-made hats were in demand. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "fontange" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…女子服ではコルセットが復活し，上半身はほっそり整えられ，従来と同じくスカートは2枚重ねるが，ふくらみは腰当てによって後方へ集中される。身丈を高く見せるために，頭頂にレースの塔のようなフォンタンジュfontangeという髪飾を立てる風俗も1678年ころに登場する。　18世紀のロココ･モードは，貴婦人が主宰する当時のサロン文化に代表されるように，優美で繊細な女性的趣向を特色とし，貴族社会の枠内にとどまらず，経済力をつけはじめた市民階級にまで波及した。…

【帽子】より

…17世紀オランダの隆盛に続いてフランス宮廷がモードの中心地となると，大きな髪形と鬘への関心が高まるなかで，フェルトやビーバーの毛皮で作られ，ダチョウの羽根飾が付いたつばの広い帽子に人気が集まった。17世紀後半は洗練された男子服にトリコルヌtricorne(三角帽)が登場し，女子にはフォンタンジュfontangeと称するローンとレース製の髪飾が当時を代表した。18世紀はぜいたくをきわめた衣装とともに，最新流行のパリ製帽子が求められた。…

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