MARCH 11 | The Restoration, the Second Empire and the Dresses of Eugénie

Step into the glittering world of 19th-century France, where politics, power, and fashion collided. After the fall of Napoleon, the monarchy returned—but decades later, Napoleon III and the fashionable Empress Eugénie revived imperial splendor with unforgettable style. From grand court life to iconic gowns, this lecture reveals how elegance and innovation helped define a new era of French culture.