House of Worth Couture

“This time that’s what it’s really all about. Some pieces become flowers and others bows,” “It’s modern, sexy, about shape, definitely. I like to give my view on fashion,” “You don’t need to overdo…

It is very significant that the name of the House of Worth’s premier perfume was “Je Reviens”, literally meaning “I Shall Return”. Credited...

House of Worth | Evening dress | French | The Met

UPDATE: Five months late I am happy to tell you that Anne of Denmark rated a 7.5 out of 10, and that while not all of you loved the dress as a dress, you all agreed that Anne was rocking it, and had the attitude to pull off pretty much anything. Sounds like Anne grew into her style! I think this Worth afternoon dress transitions nicely from Anne of Denmark’s dress last week. There is something every so slightly reminiscent of the early 17th century in the deep neckline and the front bow, and…

House of Worth Couture

The House of Worth is a French house of high fashion that specializes in haute couture, ready-to-wear clothes, and perfumes. The historic house was founded in 1858 by designer Charles Frederick Wor…

This was worn by the wife of one of the great American bankers of the 19th century, J.P. Morgan, Jr. (1867-1943). It exemplifies the grandeur of Worth clothing among wealthy Americans, who aspired to be associated with European royalty

Costume College was busy for me this year. Besides delving into the world of Paul Poiret, I also delved into the world of haute couture during the later 19th and early 20th Centuries, an ambitious …