18th Century Paniers Fashion History

Panier or Panniers
18th Century Sack Dress
18th Century Laced Stays
The Gown La Franaise 1720
18th Century Panier Hoop Frames
Gown La' Anglaise 1728
The Polonaise 1772
Return to Nature - 1780s

Panier or Panniers
The spelling of this word causes confusion. It is often spelt as pannier, but many costume
devotees prefer to use the term panier after the French name of panier meaning basket. It is of
limited importance which spelling you choose to use - just decide to use one or the other
consistently.