A Retrospective of Haute Couture: Celebrating the House of Worth at the Petit Palais in Paris

The Petit Palais museum in Paris is putting on a fashionable fanfare in celebration of Worth, the first haute couture house founded in 1858 with exceptional gowns on display as part of a beautiful retrospective showcasing the savoir-faire of the fashion house.

Worth couture gowns on display at Petit Palais

Paris's Petit Palais museum has transformed into a time capsule inviting you into the world of couture fashion house Worth. An iconic name in the universe of couture, Worth was founded in 1858 and considered as the first haute couture house. Now, through an exceptional retrospective you can admire more than 400 pieces designed by the house as they are showcased in splendour. The fashion exhibition not only demonstrates the craftsmanship of the couture creations but also walks you through fashion history with delicate designs from the 19th century. Bustiers, bustling full skirts and corsets are hallmarks of the era with the extravagant silhouettes on display transporting you to a time when dressing was an art and the term fast fashion was not on the horizon. The exhibition is running until September 7 and is a must-see if you are in Paris and are an admirer of everything fashion.