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Charles Frederick Worth (1825 – 1895)
Discover Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895), the 'father of haute couture'. Explore his innovative designs, luxurious fabrics & influence on 19th-century fashion. View dresses & more!
The Kyoto Costume Institute (Kyoto, Japan)
Discover Japan's rich fashion history at the Kyoto Costume Institute! Explore Heian garments, 'The Tale of Genji' costumes & designer collections – a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
A bustle style is a look that emerged immediately after the crinoline. Bright purple became fashionable with the invention of the chemical dye aniline in 1856. The usage of fashionable color and the generous drapery used in this dress are characterized of Maison Worth. Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895), an Englishman by origins, went on to establish his own maison in Paris in 1858. He set up the basis of the fashion system that would later be known as
About this artwork
- Title: Dress
- Artist: Charles Frederick Worth
- Year: 1874
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Kyoto Costume Institute
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Perceived brightness: brilliant