Tendance XXI

Cordovan hats, embroideries, fans, mantillas: Dior unpacks its cruise collection in Seville. The story of Napoleon's sleeve buttons. Atelier Tuffery and Saint James work together to relaunch an industry based on French expertise. How to wear thigh boots. Gilder and ornamentalist Sébastien Barbier gives yesterday's objects their original radiance.

Commentary by: Viviane Blassel.