Beginning in 1700, the growth of the French luxury fashion industry was significantly influenced by Louis XIV's court, which promoted French fashion, silks, and perfumes as symbols of status. This era established France as a leader in luxury goods, shaping global fashion trends. The emphasis on high-quality craftsmanship and design during this period laid the groundwork for the enduring legacy of French haute couture.

The growth of the French luxury fashion industry in 1700 inspired satire and poetry that critiqued or celebrated aristocratic consumption. Poets such as Charles Baudelaire reflected on the aesthetics of fashion and its societal implications in their works, influencing later poets like Paul Verlaine, who explored themes of beauty and desire.