How the Sun King 'invented' style and shaped an image of chic for his country for centuries to come ...

Louis XIV used fashion as political tool, says our style columnist. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

The most fashionable hair stylist in France, and possibly in the whole world, first drew international attention at the 1955 wedding of Princess Ira von Fürstenberg and Prince Alfonso ...

If Louis XIV has taught us anything, it is that lavish amounts of luscious silks, big dresses and red-soled shoes equal wealth and power. This is as true today as it was in the 17th-century French ...

High heels, a symbol of elegance and status, have undertaken an exquisite journey through the annals of fashion history. Their story is as intricate as their designs, reflecting societal values, ...

3 To Buy (left to right) 1 This Louis XIV-style chair has a light gilt finish. The small carved urn at the stretcher’s midpoint is a terrific detail. $7,200 for the pair at Joseph Minton ...