Elegance beyond clothing

‘Nterra Pusilleco! – 1901

Tutto è passato! – 1903

In the Belle Époque, elegance does not end with the outfit.

Hats, gloves, jewelry, and hairstyles complete the ensemble and contribute to shaping the image of men and women according to the codes of taste of the era.

In the male wardrobe, the hat is an essential element, styled in different shapes depending on the occasion; in the female wardrobe, fitted gloves, silk stockings, wide-brimmed hats, and elaborate hairstyles complete a figure crafted down to the finest detail.

The copielle of Vincenzo Russo also capture this attention to accessories, which were significant elements of the period’s elegance.