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Charles Frederick Worth (October 13, 1825 – March 10, 1895 [1]), widely considered the Father of Haute Couture, was an English-born fashion designer of the 19th century. - Charles Frederick Worth
Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895) Empress Eugénie & her Ladies in Waiting 'Dutch Tulips Gown' by Worth c.1889. Original Worth Salon, Paris - worth charles frederick - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Worth, Charles Frederick (1825–1895), English couturier, who worked in Paris, France. He became known for creating ornate and opulent evening gowns...
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Charles Frederick Worth (1825–1895), English couturier, who worked in Paris, France. He became known for creating ornate and opulent evening gowns and for influencing the shapes of women's clothing. An experimental designer, he introduced a variety of outfits such as the tunic dress. In the 1860s he designed a knee-length tunic worn over a long skirt, and later, dresses with bustles. He also designed clothing for European royalty.
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