The First Fashion Magazine

Buisson, 1787

The Cabinet des Modes ou les Modes Nouvelles first appeared on 15 November 1785. As the first real fashion magazine, it was published on a regular basis and wholly dedicated to news from the world of fashion. It was available by subscription only and distributed both in France and abroad. Each eight-page edition contained three hand-coloured engravings. After a year in print, the magazine changed its name to Magasin des Modes Nouvelles Françaises et Anglaises. Instead of three loose sheets, it now included a single fold-out plate depicting clothes and accessories. Publication of the Magasin ceased abruptly in 1789; after this, it was most likely succeeded by the Journal de la Mode et du Goût.

  • Artwork typemagazine
  • Object numberRP-P-2009-1664
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  • Physical characteristicsgravure, met de hand gekleurd

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    The First Fashion Magazine

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  • Object number

    RP-P-2009-1664

  • Description

    27e Cahier, 10 août 1787, (Seconde Année), pp. 210-216 + 3 prenten. Cahier uit het modetijdschrift Magasin des Modes Nouvelles Françaises et Anglaises, Parijs, 20 november 1786 - 21 décembre 1789.

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Creation

  • Creation

    publisher: Buisson, Paris

  • Dating

    1787

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    gravure, met de hand gekleurd

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    1787-08-10

Acquisition and rights

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    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2009-09-30

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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