The Petit Palais Recounts the Extraordinary Legacy of the House of Worth
Arguably one of the greatest names marking the history of fashion, the House of Worth is nevertheless one of the lesser-known to the general public. Born in England, Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895) was the founder of a Fashion House that grew to epitomise the pinnacle of Parisian luxury. In 1858, the man best described as the inventor of haute couture laid the foundations for “Worth & Bobergh” at 7 rue de la Paix in Paris. Later known exclusively as “WORTH”, the house became the symbol of French refinement and savoir-faire, its legacy spanning four generations and almost a century.
Organised in collaboration with the Palais Galliera and the support of Chanel, this unprecedented exhibition gathers over 400 pieces—including garments, accessories, objects, paintings, and graphics—paying tribute both to the designs and the protagonists of the House’s history. Alongside the pieces from the Palais Galliera collection, the exhibition features rare and prestigious loans from international museums such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Palazzo Pitti, as well as numerous private collections. In sum, a must on the agenda of any Parisian.
During the exhibition opening, which exceptionally gathered the Worth family, we met Audrey Marnay, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Charles Dantzig, Fifi Chachnil, Laure Guilbaut, and Alexis Mabille.
Photos: Jean Picon
