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On the fringes of trends driven by instant gratification, an aesthetic from another era has asserted itself in recent seasons. It offers the chance to imagine oneself as a countess, a duchess or a queen for the span of a look, a series or a TikTok. A graceful escape, fueled by historical references, that now permeates the way we dress: reimagined corsets, powdery palettes, controlled volumes. From period costume to viral trends, it seems there is only a small step.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Historical elegance in the digital age<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Among the major catalysts behind this return to the past, Bridgerton<\/strong> stands out as one of Netflix\u2019s<\/strong> biggest successes in recent years. Produced by Shonda Rhimes<\/strong>, often dubbed \u201cthe queen of television,\u201d the series has far exceeded the confines of the screen to become a genuine cultural phenomenon<\/strong>, spilling over into the streets and onto social media. In Paris, at an event organized to celebrate the release of the new season, a dress code inspired by the show\u2019s universe sparked a flood of reactions on TikTok<\/em>. Guests revealed their own interpretations of the Bridgerton<\/em> aesthetic, which were immediately scrutinized by internet users, quick to judge the relevance of each outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interest lies less in faithful historical reconstruction than in the contemporary appropriation of certain codes. Like @louisergt, a standout guest at the event, some turn to brands such as Oh Polly<\/strong> to subtly evoke the spirit of Bridgerton: corseted dresses that accentuate the bust, bare shoulders, and pastel hues reminiscent of the English aristocratic style portrayed in the series.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wuthering Heights: <\/em><\/strong>a reinterpretation already stirring controversy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another project crystallizing expectations is the new adaptation of Wuthering Heights,<\/em> set for release in France on 11 February. Even before its debut, the film has already generated considerable debate. The casting of Margot Robbie<\/strong> and Jacob Elordi<\/strong> has sparked strong reactions, particularly among readers of Emily Bront\u00eb<\/strong>\u2019s work. At the heart of the controversy is the portrayal of Heathcliff<\/em> by the Australian actor, whose appearance diverges from the character\u2019s description in the novel, where he is presented as dark-skinned. A choice openly embraced by the production, which is clearly capitalizing on the actor\u2019s popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Directed by Emerald Fennell<\/strong> and backed by a Warner Bros.<\/strong> production with an estimated budget of \u20ac80 million, this adaptation promises a large-scale spectacle. The costumes already at the center of attention are designed by Jacqueline Durran<\/strong>, a two-time Academy Award winner best known for her work on Little Women<\/em>. Another 19th-century literary adaptation, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her ambition is clear: to surprise. The silhouettes are built on an Elizabethan and Victorian foundation, enriched with more unexpected references, notably to the 1950s. Red emerges as the guiding thread<\/strong> of Cathy\u2019s<\/em> wardrobe, portrayed by Margot Robbie<\/strong>, for whom nearly fifty outfits were created. A bold reinterpretation that challenges the \u201cclassic\u201d codes of literary adaptations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The #JaneAusten phenomenon: between romanticism and virality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On TikTok<\/strong>, the hashtag #JaneAusten<\/strong> reflects the scale of this fascination with the 18th and 19th centuries, inspired by the world of Jane Austen<\/strong>. More than a matter of clothing, it is an atmosphere users seek to recreate: mist-shrouded castles, long walks through forests, interiors bathed in natural light. Visuals matter just as much as sound, with carefully selected soundtracks. Among them, Golden Brown<\/em> by The Stranglers<\/strong> has emerged as one of the signature tracks of the trend.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

These references now function as imaginary<\/strong> refuges<\/strong>, offering a counterpoint to a present saturated with images and algorithms. TV series, cinema and social media are turning these periods into new creative matrices, from which we draw not only a different idea of style, but also a different relationship to time. Looking back to these centuries is also a way of slowing down<\/strong>, of shifting one\u2019s gaze, of relearning how to find beauty elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But this escape is not without its paradoxes. Behind the romanticized aesthetic often lies a lingering fascination with the codes of past elites: <\/strong>aristocratic silhouettes, restrictive garments, grandiose settings. By replaying these imaginaries, we question not only our need for escape but also our relationship to power. Caught between a desire for delicateness and an attraction to an idealized hierarchy, the 18th and 19th centuries become contemporary mirrors<\/strong>, revealing less about what these eras truly were than about what we seek, today, to project through them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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