For my couturier I chose, Charles Frederick Worth (aka as the the father of haute couture). The reason I chose him was because without his work and credibility fashion in general, wouldn't be how it is today. He was the first to create the rules of fashion design and call high fashion "haute couture". He was also the first to use people to model his clothing. His fashion also attracted European royalty, in the 19th-century. Charles Frederick Worth’s dresses were known for their lavish fabrics and cuts. He created unique pieces for his most important clients, but also made a variety of designs, showcased by live models. Women came from all over Europe and from America to be dressed by him. The design, style, and embellishments was all created by the customer. One of his most know clients were: Empress Eugenie, Cora Pearl, Countess di Castiglione, etc. In 1870, Worth closed Worth & Bobergh on the Rue de la Paix, only to reopen the following year as The House of Worth. After his death on March 10th 1895 his sons Gaston (founder of Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture) and Jean-Phillipe took control of the House of Worth which continued to flourish and influence fashion well into the 20th century.
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| One of Worth's designs Picture credits: indulgy.com |
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