a la transformative. In the exhibit, they showed the dress with its afternoon bodice. I have posted this dress back in 2020, so it was incredible to see it in person. Here's me crying because it's so beautiful. #Fashionhistory #ootd

luxurious, with its gold metallic-threaded embroidery, gold corded trimmings, and sequins. The exhibit also featured Winterhalter's famous 1855 "Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies-in-waiting" painting on the wall, showing how her fashion corresponded to that of Worth. #fashionhistory #ootd

tailoring, which makes the dress. Impressively, the long seams were hand-sewn, with only a few parts of the bodice being machine-sewn. #fashionhistory #ootd #palaisgalleria

museum collections coordination, leading it to become the biggest display of Worth gowns in one place, probably since his workshop was in operation. Both today's and yesterday's #ootd were from #philadelphiamuseumofart #Fashionhistory

The flat front and train in the back was a new style that replaced the circular crinolines of the 1850s and would transform into the bustle of the 1870s-80s. #fashionhistory #PalaisGalliera #philadelphiamuseumofart

more celebrated court dresses and evening wear. It is also remarkable for its inclusion of a label, which not only helps us identify the dress's provenance but also shows the house's innovation, as they were uncommon at the time and popularized by Worth. #fashionhistory #ootd

exhibit, I will take you all through it, showing every...yes, every! garment. I hope you'll all enjoy and not get too sick of it. Sorry, not sorry! #fashionhistory #ootd

Yes, it surprisingly appears in fashion images as well as other sources. It really is awful.

Finally, a 1997 Dior "Juliet" evening dress by John Galliano #fashionhistory #ootd #paulpoiret

1. A 1989 Maison Martin Margiela ensemble 2. A 2005 Adeline Andre coat 3. A 1988 Caselbajac "Homage to 20th century art" coat 4. A 2016 Alaia vest and skirt

1. A 1976 Yves Saint Laurent evening ensemble 2. 2024 Maitrepierre "Viktor" coat 3. 1998 Dior "Stourhead" evening dress and coat by John Galliano 4. 1970 Kenzo Jap ensemble

1. A 1994 Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble 2. A 1987 Jean Patou ensemble by Christian Lacroix (actually, I do like this one) 3. 1994 Prada "Tarta" (Cake) dress by Agatha Ruiz 4. A 2013 Comme des Garçons tailored jacket and skirt

exhibit, here they are- 1. A 2004 Rochas evening dress by Olivier Theyskens 2. A 1971 Chloe dress by Karl Lagerfeld. 3 & 4. Two 1979 Issey Miyake outfits.

They are just too beautiful. #fashionhistory #paulpoiret

Bonus: some of George Lepape's other fashion magazine images.