Fashion Source Book

Charles Frederick Worth (Father of Fashion Designers) 

 

This blog is a fashion source book which exists as a place to record the History of 20th Century Fashion. I will discuss a number of perspectives ranging from historical to cultural. It will contain post and images that address fashion pertaining to the Victorian era and how it led up to modern fashion.

The last 20 years of the 19th century set the stage for the 20th Century. Queen Victoria reigned from 1880-1899. This was known as the grand Victorian Era. This was a time when women's fashion came into great shape manipulation. Corsets and bustles ruled the streets of Paris and London. From this the first fashion designer was born. Charles Frederick Worth made one of a kind clothes for Empress Eugenie in the mid 19th century. Later he started making general patterns for each garment he made. These patterns could be used on different people which facilitated the sewing of clothing much easier than ever before. He became the most sought after dressmaker because he had a new marketing tool. The invention of standardized patterns made his output quicker then other designers. He took fashion to new heights when he displayed his collections in a fashion show. This was never done until he came onto the stage. Then a new fashion company was formed. The Chambre Syndicale de la Confection et de la Courture pour Dames et Fillettes's goal was to prevent courture designs from being copied. This company is still around in the 21st Century. It now governs all couture houses in the country and sets rules and regulations on who are the players in fashion. Wow! He is a man worthy to be praised!