Incroyables Collection

Fashionable Incroyables in a gambling den, 1800
Fashionable Incroyables in high-collar jackets at a gambling table with young woman and croupier. A gambling hell in the Palais Royal, Year VIII, 1800

Cavalcade at Longchamp racetrack
Cavalcade de Longchamp. Two incroyables (fops) mounted on heavy dray horses instead of thoroughbreds at Longchamp racetrack

La Poule, from Le Bon Genre, 1810 (w / c on paper)
3076392 La Poule, from Le Bon Genre, 1810 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merveilleuses and Incroyables)

Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball, on 5 January, at the Mansion House (engraving)
1604456 Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball, on 5 January, at the Mansion House (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball, on 5 January)

Fashionable Incroyables in high-collar jackets at a gambling table with young woman and croupier
5913033 Fashionable Incroyables in high-collar jackets at a gambling table with young woman and croupier. A gambling hell in the Palais Royal, Year VIII, 1800

Illustration from Le Bon Genre, c. 1810 (w / c on paper)
3076393 Illustration from Le Bon Genre, c.1810 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merveilleuses and Incroyables)

Les Invisibles, c. 1807 (coloured engraving)
XIR331782 Les Invisibles, c.1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Merveilleuses
The extravagant fashions of the MERVEILLEUSES (or sometimes INCROYABLES) are adopted in derisive emulation of the costumes of the erstwhile aristocrats

Two Incroyables, 1795
Two incroyables (unbeliev- ables) - the male equivalent of the merveilleuses whose extreme fashions were a defiance of old aristocratic forms of elitist dress

Incroyables
Fashionable incroyables parade in their extravagant costume in the Palais Royal, Paris

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Step back in time to the extravagant world of the "incroyables, " where fashion and gambling collided in a whirlwind of opulence. In 1800, fashionable incroyables could be found at a bustling gambling den, their high-collar jackets exuding an air of sophistication as they mingled with young women and croupiers. The Palais Royal was their playground, housing over 100 illicit gambling dens that catered to their love for dice and card games. But it wasn't just about the thrill of gambling; these dashing individuals knew how to make an entrance. At Longchamp racetrack, they joined a vibrant cavalcade, showcasing their impeccable taste in fashion while cheering on their favorite horses. Their attire spoke volumes - from the elegant La Poule depicted in Le Bon Genre's watercolor on paper illustration from 1810 to Les Invisibles' colored engraving capturing the essence of this mysterious group. They were not limited to men alone; even women embraced this trend-setting style known as merveilleuses. They too donned extravagant outfits that turned heads wherever they went. And what better occasion than the Juvenile Fancy-Dress Ball held at Mansion House on January 5th? This engraved scene immortalizes the grandeur and elegance that permeated every aspect of their lives. As we gaze upon these historical snapshots, we can't help but marvel at the audacity and flair exhibited by these French trendsetters. The incroyables left an indelible mark on fashion history with their unique sense of style and penchant for pushing boundaries. So let us raise our glasses to these daring individuals who dared to defy convention and embrace extravagance like no other – vive les incroyables.