The term Boudoir comes from the French and means “private room,” historically an intimate space, often connected to a lady’s bedroom or bathroom.
Its origin dates back to the 18th century, during theAge of Enlightenment, when French upper-class women began to open their drawing rooms to aristocrats to discuss politics, art, and current events.
This marks the first step toward women’semancipation, since until that time, women were relegated to the shadows, with no freedom of thought or judgment.

It was in the boudoir that women began to assert their identity.
This private space became the place where they could be themselves, away from social conventions and external judgments.

With the advent of daguerreotyping in the 19th century, the boudoir also became a setting for seduction: women, aware of their charms, used romantic and sensual shots to celebrate their femininity or as gifts for lovers and husbands.
Light fabrics, lace, and lace enhanced feminine curves, turning the boudoir into a symbol of sensuality and autonomy.
These shots, often hidden from prying eyes, represented a vindication of one’s identity and power.