The History of Wigs in Marie Antoinette’s Era. Marie Antoinette lived during what’s known as the Rococo era. Lasting from 1700 to 1770, this period was born in Paris, where artists ...

Giant wigs were a must-have for any man in the court of Louis XIV. The king’s absolute love for big hair sparked a trend that spread all over 17th-century Europe.

"Marie Antoinette Style" at the V&A Museum, will unpack her dress and interiors, exploring how her style has echoed through ...

But by the late 18th century, the wig trend was dying out. French citizens ousted the peruke during the Revolution , and Brits stopped wearing wigs after William Pitt levied a tax on hair powder ...

As the centuries progressed, the wig became a must-have fashion accessory, especially among royalty and the nobility. In fact, everybody, it seems, wanted a good hair day.

For Alessandro Bertolazzi, 18th-century French style was the epitome of ridiculousness, so why not embrace it in 'Franklin'?