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Gallery 19C’s ‘The French Fashionista’ brings 19th-century Paris to North Texas
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· November 10, 2026
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It’s not just about pretty dresses. This Westlake art show explores how women in 19th-century Paris used fashion to navigate status, scrutiny and public life.
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Key takeaway This Westlake art show explores how women in 19th-century Paris used fashion to navigate status, scrutiny and public life.
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