Charles Frederick Worth my friends, lets all thank the fashion gods for this English man. Charles Worth is considered by historians to be the father of high fashion, since he opened one of the first successful fashion houses, called the House of Worth. Worth became very influential since his designs were sought by many of the upper class including such as Napoleon. Worth brought upon many fashion innovations like a garment change. He reinvented the crinoline, which was very uncomfortable for women since it was huge and made them almost immobile. Which was a huge success since now women could look fashionable without having to compromise comfort. Lastly he made dress walkable. By this i mean he shortened the length of the skirts to the ankle, which was at the time very controversial, but it was adapted fast since it was very convenient for women to finally have a dress worth walking in.   Get the punch? “Worth” walking in…

Vintage Victorian Fashion Plate No 2 - Ladies Magazine June 1866

[Photo: Vintage Victorian Fashion Plate No 2 – Ladies Magazine June 1866 by CharmaineZoe’s Marvelous Melange]