Charles Frederick Worth
Standard Name: Worth, Charles Frederick
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lived in high style at the Langham, owing to the profits from her increasingly popular novels. She dressed in gowns imported from the House of Worth
in Paris, and her suite was often... |
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1855: Charles Frederick Worth's little bonnet replaced...
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1855
Charles Frederick Worth
's little bonnet replaced the demure poke-bonnet and exposed the wearer's face.
About 1855: Charles Frederick Worth of the UK introduced...
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About 1855
Charles Frederick Worth
of the UK introduced and popularized his cage crinoline in Paris.
1858: Charles Frederick Worth, founder of grande...
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1858
Charles Frederick Worth
, founder of grande couture (later haute couture), opened a dressmaking business with Otto Gustaf Bobergh
at 7 rue de la Paix, Paris.
1860: Charles Frederick Worth introduced in Paris...
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1860
Charles Frederick Worth
introduced in Paris a short crinoline for walking which exposed the wearer's ankles.
1864: In Paris, Charles Frederick Worth invented...
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1864
In Paris, Charles Frederick Worth
invented the flat-fronted crinoline, which enabled the wearer to get closer to people and objects.
1884: Charles Frederick Worth advertised bust ...
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1884
Charles Frederick Worth
advertised bust improvers.
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