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In early 1897, Jean-Philippe Worth received a rush order for a fancy dress costume from a regular client via transatlantic cable. Recreating the costume worn by the Infanta as portrayed by Velasquez through the use of modular components and an accurate dress form maintained for his client, Worth was able to complete and ship his commission back to New York 24 hours later. The gown itself betrays no evidence of its lightning-fast manufacture. Its silken lining and silver lace underscore the high period standards borne by all garments carrying the Worth label.
tiny-librarian:
Although not as relevant as may seem, I feel the take on the dress is very interesting, to see it recreated, as much as...
Oh, my gosh. This is why Worth wins.
http://collections.mcny.org/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MNYO28_4
Vestirse como una infanta velazquiana, con sus mangas acuchilladas y su miriñaque (L)
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