Worth. Inventing haute couture

Discover the origins of haute couture through an exhibition dedicated to Worth

The exhibition ‘Worth. Inventing haute couture’ at the Petit Palais, from 7 May to 7 September 2025, unveils the career of Charles Frederick Worth, considered to be the founder of haute couture in the 19th century. In 1858, the British designer set up shop on rue de la Paix and turned the fashion world upside down with his uniquely elegant clothes. The Worth fashion house enjoyed a century of creations, perpetuated over four generations. In partnership with the Palais Galliera, the public will be able to see a selection of costumes from the collections of the museums of the city of Paris.