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What is Charles Worth known for?
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Charles Worth is known for his work as a fashion designer. In 1858, the British designer founded a luxury fashion maison called the House of Worth in Paris, France. Within a few years, members of the aristocracy were flocking in droves to commission custom-designed dresses. Due to his immense success and international acclaim, many consider Worth to be the first professional couture designer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of apparel.
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A Redingote Velvet dress by Jean-Charles Worth Haute Couture - Paris Circa 1923
By Worth, House of Worth
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1923/1924
Paris
Redingote evening dress in chimney sweep brown velvet embroidered in a champagne color by the famous Maison Worth. Ample straight cut, long sleeves, high collar...
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1920s French Caftans
House of Worth Framed Receipt Dated May 1903
By House of Worth
Located in New Hope, PA
Charles Frederick Worth, the Father of French Couture, started his business in Paris in 1858. His two sons succeeded him in 1895.
This receipt...
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Early 1900s French Decorative Objects
1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
House of Worth, 1940's
A very rare black cocktail dress from the French House of Worth, dating to the 1940's. This striking design highlights the house’s couture-level craftsmanship...
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses
A French Evening Bolero In Fuschia Wool Embroidered With Sequins Circa 1940
By House of Worth
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1938/1942
France
Amazing evening bolero, possibly Haute Couture Worth (oral transmission of the progeny), made of fuschia wool twill Circa 1938/1942. Curved bolero with scabbar...
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