Charles Frederick Worth and the founding of Paris haute couture (1858–1895)

1. Worth moves from London to Paris

   Jan 1, 1845Labels: Charles Worth, Paris

   • Britannica
   • Met TOAH

2. Second Empire creates a couture-driven market

   Dec 2, 1852Labels: Second Empire, Napoleon III

   • Britannica

3. Worth gains recognition at universal expositions

   Jan 1, 1855Labels: Gagelin, Universal Expositions

   • Met TOAH
   • Britannica

4. House of Worth opens at 7 rue de la Paix

   Jan 1, 1858Labels: House of, 7 rue

   • Britannica
   • Met TOAH

5. Empress Eugénie’s patronage boosts Worth’s authority

   Jan 1, 1858Labels: Empress Eug, House of

   • Britannica

6. Live modeling becomes central to couture selling

   Jan 1, 1865Labels: Living models, House of

   • Encyclopedia
   • Met TOAH

7. Chambre Syndicale founded to organize couture trade

   Jan 1, 1868Labels: Chambre Syndicale, couture trade

   • FHCM

8. Franco-Prussian War disrupts Paris luxury economy

   Jul 19, 1870Labels: Franco-Prussian War, Paris economy

   • Britannica

9. Worth and Bobergh partnership ends after wartime unrest

   Jan 1, 1871Labels: Otto Bobergh, House of

   • Encyclopedia
   • Britannica

10. Worth popularizes the bustle era silhouette

    Jan 1, 1875Labels: Bustle silhouette, Charles Worth

    • Britannica

11. Worth dies as his couture system endures

    Mar 10, 1895Labels: Charles Worth, 1895 death

    • Britannica

12. 2025 museum retrospective frames Worth’s lasting legacy

    May 7, 2025Labels: 2025 retrospective, museum exhibition

    • Petit Palais
    • Galliera