La Belle Epoque History

France was undergoing a period in style changes known as La Belle Époque (1895 – 1914) translates to “beautiful era”. This was a period of very opulent living with beautiful clothing and very excessive spending by the rich and privileged, however, this period saw an abrupt end with the beginning of WWI. Below is a French postcard made during this period; it punctuates the extravagance of the La Belle Epoque hat styles. 

 

 

French Picture Postcard