#charles worth
CHARLES WORTH PEARL BEADED EVENING BODICE, c. 1880
1880s black Victorian bodice, center front button closure, tabbed peplum, net & pearl encrusted long sleeves, label “Worth, Paris”
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Dinner Dress
House of Worth
Charles Frederick Worth
Jean-Philippe Worth
1890-95
At his shop, Worth fashioned completed creations which he then showed to clients on live models. Clients could then order their favorites according to their own specifications. This method is the origin of haute couture. Worth designed gowns which were works of art that implemented a perfect play of colors and textures created by meticulously chosen textiles and trims. The sheer volume of the textiles he employed on each dress is testimony to his respect and support of the textile industry. Worth’s creative output maintained its standard and popularity throughout his life. The business continued under the direction of his sons, grandsons and great-grandsons through the first half of the twentieth century.
(Silk Dress with morning glory motif.)
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