Worth, Charles Frédéric, 1825-1895 (1825-1895)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1825-1895
Biography
Charles Frederick Worth was an English fashion designer and a pioneer in Parisian haute couture. He is considered by many fashion historians as the founder of haute couture and has revolutionized the business of fashion.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
December 16-17, 1995, 1995
folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.551
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the Haute Couture exhibition at the Costume Institute, press releases and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Jeanne Lanvin, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Gianni Versace, Christian Dior, Charles Frederick Worth, and Mainbocher.
Dates:
1995
Fashion show invitations
Collection
Identifier: SC.465
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of fashion show invitations from French couture houses and American fashion brands.
Dates:
1928-2016
Found in:
Special Collections and FIT Archive
Symposium records, 2005
folder
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.10.1.2.1
Scope and Contents
Includes the advertising flyer, schedule of events, papers, and presentations delivered at the 2005 Symposium "Building Style" which occurred on Saturday, May 6, 2005 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Ten Graduate Students from the School of Graduate Studies delivered presentations. Each presenter's paper and presentation is represented. Keynote address, "Soft Structures," was given by Michelle Fornabal, but her presentation is not included in the file. The names of the presenters and the title of...
Dates:
2005