Evening dress 1898 - 1900

This "Evening Dress" from 1898-1900, created by the prestigious House of Worth, showcases the opulence of Parisian couture during the Belle Époque. The dress, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a striking combination of materials: a blue silk foundation adorned with intricate black velvet floral patterns, and a contrasting off-the-shoulder lace overlay. The intricate details and luxurious fabrics were hallmarks of Worth's designs, favored by high society and royalty, making this dress a quintessential example of late 19th-century fashion.