{"product_id":"1926-charles-frederick-worth-house-of-worth-devore-velvet-evening-dress-paris-antique-dress-antique-gown","title":"WORTH Antique Dévoré Velvet Evening Dress, Paris, ca. 1926","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeveless Red Dévoré Velvet Evening Dress, House of Worth, ca. 1926\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003esleeveless red dévoré velvet evening dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, created around \u003cstrong\u003e1926\u003c\/strong\u003e by the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Worth\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an exceptional example of late‑flapper‑era luxury. Designed under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Frederick Worth’s historic couture house\u003c\/strong\u003e, the gown embodies the refined glamour and sculptural elegance associated with high Parisian fashion of the 1920s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress features a deep \u003cstrong\u003eV‑neckline\u003c\/strong\u003e and a softly draped \u003cstrong\u003eblouson bodice\u003c\/strong\u003e, richly decorated with \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal beads and rhinestones\u003c\/strong\u003e that shimmer against the red velvet. The silhouette follows the classic \u003cstrong\u003edropped waist\u003c\/strong\u003e of the period, flowing into a \u003cstrong\u003efull wrap skirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with long \u003cstrong\u003eside streamers\u003c\/strong\u003e that move beautifully with the wearer. At the hip, a gathered \u003cstrong\u003esash\u003c\/strong\u003e is adorned with \u003cstrong\u003epink silk and metallic gold flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a couture‑level decorative accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the velvet layer lies an \u003cstrong\u003eattached silk underdress\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of Worth’s meticulous construction. The dévoré technique—burnout velvet revealing sheer motifs—adds depth and texture, making this piece a striking example of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_1920s_couture_evening_wear\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e1920s couture evening wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/strong\u003e, gifted by \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Robert S. Kilborne in 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e, underscoring its cultural and historical significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003every good\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a few age‑appropriate flaws:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esome \u003cstrong\u003ebead losses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etears and repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e to the underdress bodice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor wear consistent with its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative items shown in photographs are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and museum‑worthy example of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Learn_about_House_of_Worth\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHouse of Worth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e craftsmanship during the Jazz Age, ideal for collectors of couture, textile historians, and admirers of 1920s fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBust: approx. 36\" \u003cbr\u003eWaist: approx. 39\" \u003cbr\u003eFront length: approx. 45.5\" \u003cbr\u003eBack length: approx. 55\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther evening dresses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/collections\/1920-1929-dresses\/products\/1926-embroidered-lame-evening-dress-america-antique-flapper-dress-charleston-dress-jazz-era-dress\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/antique-gown.com\/collections\/1920-1929-dresses\/products\/1926-embroidered-lame-evening-dress-america-antique-flapper-dress-charleston-dress-jazz-era-dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/collections\/1920-1929-dresses\/products\/1924-evening-dress-antique-dress-gown-flapper-dress-charleston-dress-jazz-era-dress-opera-dress\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/antique-gown.com\/collections\/1920-1929-dresses\/products\/1928-evening-dress-antique-dress-antiue-gown-ball-gown-flapper-dress-charleston-dress-jazz-era-dress-antikes-kleid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55340864930179,"sku":"","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/antique_flapper_dress_Worth_1920.jpg?v=1745421032","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/1926-charles-frederick-worth-house-of-worth-devore-velvet-evening-dress-paris-antique-dress-antique-gown","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}