Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France known as the Sun King, famous for his extravagant court at Versailles with elaborate fashion including powdered wigs and velvet clothing.
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Daphne's Room
Season 2 · Episode 17 · S02E17
“It'll be a costume ball — with a Louis Quatorze theme, right down to the powdered wigs and the crushed velvet pantaloons!”
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