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Jean-Charles Worth | 1931⠀
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The House of Worth saw business decline in the early years of the twentieth century, as it lost favor among a younger clientele. The house began to advertise for the first time in the 1920s, calling attention not only to its distinguished heritage but also to its ability to create modern, youthful designs. This dress demonstrates designer Jean-Charles Worth’s talent for embracing a modern aesthetic and silhouette while honoring the tradition of refined workmanship on which the house had built its reputation. Composed of silk tulle, the gown is densely embroidered with silver glass bugle beads that extend into deep layers of fringe and are worked into intricate braids at the shoulders. That the dress has survived is remarkable, given the fragility of the materials used in its composition. (via The Metropolitan Museum of Art)⠀
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House of Worth | ‘Infanta Margarita after Velazquez’ Fancy Dress | c.1897⠀⠀
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Worth designed this fancy dress costume “Infanta Margarita after Velazquez” for Ms. Kate Brice. She wore it to the Bradley-Martin Ball in 1897. She ordered it by telegram last minute after deciding to attend the ball. The house of Worth made it in 24 hours, with out any sacrifice to quality, so that it could be shipped in time. ⠀
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➡️Swipe to see Ms. Brice in the gown after a night of dancing and the inspiration painting by Velasquez.⠀
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(@ Reference Number 42.146.8A-B)⠀
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