The coquette aesthetic embraces whimsy, celebrates softness and stands firmly in the power of femininity. The style is cute and flirty, marked by dainty bows and pink hues. The stories below represent some of the inspiration behind the trend, which draws on both historical and contemporary references. The enduring popularity of the coquette aesthetic asserts that girlhood is not a meaningless blip experienced briefly and solely by young women. It is a vibe that is liberating, fluid and fashionable.
Coquette style takes cues from the pastels and pearls of the Regency Era. Stills from Jane Austen movie adaptations and Netflix's Bridgerton are standard for coquette mood boards. Rosewood echoes these references in a lighthearted love story set at a Regency themed summer camp, where campers are auditioning for roles in a romantic detective series.
In a collection of essays and comics, cartoonists Jane Mai and An Nguyen share heartfelt and informative reflections on Lolita subculture. An essential read for fashionistas, So Pretty, Very Rotten reveals the depth behind this frilly fashion movement full of coquette charm.
Ballet is at the heart of the coquette aesthetic. It is simultaneously precious and commanding, seemingly effortless but built out of power and precision. Read about the historic work and hard-fought legacy of five pioneering Black ballerinas in The Swans of Harlem.
Prince Sebastian has a secret. At night, he transforms into Lady Crystallia, the hottest fashion icon in 19th Century Paris. His secret weapon is his best friend and dressmaker, Frances. How long can Prince Sebastian live a double life? This sweet story of self-acceptance is full of beautifully illustrated dresses perfect for coquette fans.
Marie Antoinette embodied exaggerated, rule-breaking femininity with her heavily embellished Rococo Era wares. In tech-fueled dystopian Cake Eater, the ill-fated Queen of France is a socialite in the year 3070. Discover a strange alternate history where Versailles is teeming with state-run surveillance and omnipresent social media.
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