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Another Worth Gown ~ 1884

2/15/2012

 
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Here is yet another gorgeous Worth gown from 1884 which I found at Ye Olde Fashion. The gold and black is exquisite and somehow manages to not look garish. As always, click the picture to see more details up close. And check out that tumblr account (it is chock full of amazing things!).

As for me and why I have been rather absent here, as usual I have very few good excuses, though my scanner has died once and for all and I will have to get a replacement before I can post any new work, which has put a major crimp in everything. Hopefully I will find a scanner to my liking and get it set up soon. I tried to find one this weekend, but didn't really care for the models available in the stores. I don't want to be too picky, but I also want something that will serve me well as my last one did for nearly ten years. Rest in peace, old friend.

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2/15/2012 02:26:31 pm

Man... I always forget what a genius Worth was until I see another of his garments and then I think... Damn, Worth could design. Absolutely beautiful gown from one of my favorite eras of 19th century dress- right before the bustle got absurd.

boots link
2/17/2012 12:15:29 am

i agree! both father and son were exceptionally gifted. i also love this period (late 70s through mid 80s); the silhouette was very feminine without, as you said, being absurd. the big bustle at the end of the 80s were pretty ridiculous.

: D

Rose
2/16/2012 05:39:14 am

Totally agree with you on the bustle thing. Sadly, I've never really gotten into those older designers. I think this dress just changed my mind. Boots, I'd love to see more of these.

boots link
2/17/2012 12:16:45 am

worth was certainly in a class all his own. i will definitely post more as i come across them.

: D


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