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Charles Frederick Worth

A Redingote Velvet dress by Jean-Charles Worth Haute Couture - Paris Circa 1923
By Worth, House of Worth
Located in Toulon, FR
82cm, hips 102cm, sleeves 59cm. Jean-Philippe Worth (1856-1926) was the son of Charles Frederick Worth
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1920s French Caftans

1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
haute couture, fashion historian George Walden has said: "Charles Frederick Worth dictated fashion in
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1950s British Ball Gowns

Couture The Great Designers Book by Caroline Rennolds Millbank c 1985
Located in University City, MO
hardcover begins in the 1840s with Charles Frederick Worth Transitions into the 1930s with Chanel
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1980s American Couture

1994 Vivienne Westwood 3-piece Leopard skirt, vest and jacket suit
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
challenger of fashion authority, draws inspiration from Charles Frederick Worth, the 19th-century founder of
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1990s Skirt Suits

A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
Located in Toulon, FR
Charles-Frederick Worth, Jeanne Paquin or Jacques Doucet, is one of the greatest Parisian couturiers of
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1890s French Coats

2007 American Fashion Hardcover Coffee Table Book Assouline
By Assouline Publishing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
designers such as Charles Frederick Worth and Paul Poiret were inspired by the European fashion scene. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Books

High Style: Masterworks from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1760s to the 1890s; sumptuous gowns by Charles Frederick Worth; custom designs by the important French
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20th Century North American Fashion Books

High Style: Masterworks from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1760s to the 1890s; sumptuous gowns by Charles Frederick Worth; custom designs by the important French
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2010s American American Classical Books

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Paper

Vintage Maison Gripoix White, Crystal, Faux Turquoise Gold Necklace Circa 1990s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
high-fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of 1910
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1990s French Modern Link Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Pearl and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Frederick Worth. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of 1910, contacted her, and she created
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Red and Green Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of 1910, contacted her, and
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Pate De Verre Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Frederick Worth. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of 1910, contacted her, and she created
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
first high-fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of 1910
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Maison Gripoix Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
jewelry for Charles Frederick Worth's first high-fashion house. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue and Light Blue Flower Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
on stage and later designed costume jewelry for Charles Frederick Worth's first high-fashion house
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Blue, Green and Red Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
for Charles Frederick Worth's first high-fashion house. Later, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage White and Purple Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
for the first high fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Recent Sales

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
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Early 1900s French Decorative Objects

Archival 1930s Worth Haute Couture Beaded Black Velvet Silk Billow-Sleeve Dress
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at least ten years
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Worth British Haute Couture Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress with Cape
By Charles Worth, Worth
Located in London, GB
a US size 2-4, UK size 6-8. NOTES ON DESIGNER : The House of Worth founded by Charles Fredrick
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Worth Demi Couture Black Raffia Cocktail Dress With Silk Belt Detail
By House of Worth, Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
father of haute couture, fashion historian George Walden has said: "Charles Frederick Worth dictated
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1950s Worth Couture Ivory And Fawn Lace Net Dress With Petticoat
By House of Worth
Located in London, GB
labels attached. NOTES ON DESIGNER : The House of Worth founded by Charles Fredrick Worth in 1858 is
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

A Challis and Taffeta Bustle Cage Fashion Dress - France circa 1880
Located in Toulon, FR
in 1882 that Charles Frédérick Worth proposed patterns for his à la polonaise dresses in advertising
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1870s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Maison Gripoix Clear and Muted Red/Orange Flower Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold Plate

Charles Frederick Worth Black Silk Brocade and Lace Coat. Maison Worth
By House of Worth
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Maison Worth by Charles Frederick Worth Black Satin Brocade Coat from the late 19th Century
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1880s American Coats

American Fashion Hardcover Coffee Table Book Assouline 2007
By Assouline Publishing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American fashion, when designers such as Charles Frederick Worth and Paul Poiret were inspired by the
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Early 2000s American Modern Books

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Paper

Vintage Gripoix Translucent Flowers on Long Pearl Sautoir
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
jewelry for the first high fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

Maison Gripoix Cream Color Layered Brooch with Crystals
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Maison Gripoix Vintage Necklace Multi Color Dangling Pearl Necklace Circa 1990s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
jewelry for the first high fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading
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1990s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Maison Gripoix Vintage Flower Collar Necklace
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
jewelry for the first high fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading
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1990s French Artist Choker Necklaces

Maison Gripoix Vintage Flower Collar Necklace
Maison Gripoix Vintage Flower Collar Necklace
H 3 in W 2 in D 1.5 in Dm 20 in L 20 in
Vintage Gripoix Navy, White and Gold Flower Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s
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Vintage 1960s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s contacted her and she created
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Maison Gripoix Pate de Verre Dangling Clear Pieces Necklace Circa 1990s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
fashion house of Charles Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s
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1990s French Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Maison Gripoix Green, Crystal, Red Faux Pearl Gold Necklace Circa 1990s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s contacted her and she created
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1990s French Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Chanel Long Pearl Necklace Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Frederick Worth. Later on, Paul Poiret, the leading couturier of the 1910’s contacted her and she created
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

1912 House of Worth Haute Couture Metallic Ivory-Silk Gown
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This superlative numbered gown by Jean-Philippe Worth is in a class of its own. Charles Frederick
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20th Century French Edwardian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930's Worth Couture Black Crepe Sculpted Royal-Blue Chiffon Sash Gown
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Worth. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at least ten
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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1932 Worth Couture for Elizabeth Arden Sequin Ivory Seashell Motif Lace Gown
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at least ten years
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1930s European Wedding Dresses

1920s Worth Adaptation Gown
By House of Worth
Located in Rockwood, ON
important in viewing a designer merit and when the designer is that of the House of Charles Frederick Worth
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

1922 House of Worth Haute-Couture Pink Lame & Gold Lace Belted Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at least ten years
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Worth Couture Shocking Pink Floral Print Silk Shawl-Collar Dress
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Frederick Worth. The house remained successful under Worth's descendants but faced increasing competition
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Mr. Charles Worth was a British fashion designer. After working as an apprentice in the fashion industry in London, England, he relocated to Paris, France, where he launched his own firm in 1858. His designs for dresses quickly began setting trends in France, and many elite and well-to-do women commissioned him to create pieces. Due to his success and influence, many people consider Worth to be the first-ever couture fashion designer. Explore vintage House of Worth apparel on 1stDibs.