Mouche Beauty Patches
In 17th and 18th-century France, fake beauty marks called “mouches” were applied to the face. These small black patches of fabric were shaped like stars, hearts, or moons. Each placement had symbolic meaning—near the mouth signaled flirtation, near the eye meant passion.
Worn by both men and women, they became part of elaborate court fashion. They also helped cover smallpox scars or blemishes. Though tiny, mouches reflected social games and personal style. Their popularity shows how even the smallest accessories can carry deep meaning in fashion.
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