Five Female Fashion Icons of their Day with Olivier Courteaux

Empress Eugénie

The last empress consort of the French, a breathtaking Spanish beauty who conquered the heart of Napoleon III, remains one the biggest fashion icons and trendsetters of the 19th century. Known for her sense of style, her elegance and her exquisite tastes, Eugénie presided over the most fashionable of courts, and dominated Europe’s fashion for nearly two decades. She discovered Charles Frederick Worth, the English designer who revolutionized the world of fashion, and through her patronage, made his name famous worldwide.

In the series:

Mar. 2 – Marie Antoinette
Mar. 9 – Empress Eugénie
Mar. 16 – Marlene Dietrich
Mar. 23 – Jackie Kennedy
Mar. 30 – Princess Diana

Olivier Courteaux received his B.A. in History, M.A. in War and Conflict Studies and Ph.D. in Contemporary International Relations from the University of Paris-Sorbonne. He has lectured at various Canadian universities, including Ryerson and the Royal Military College of Canada.