Worth & Mainbocher

Charles Frederick Worth revolutionized the 19th century by becoming the first designer to sign his garments as works of art. Alongside him, Mainbocher, the first American to conquer Parisian haute couture, dressed the most sophisticated icons of his time. The Museum of the City of New York gathers these two masterful visions to trace the history of luxury and elegance. The galleries reveal architectural silhouettes, embroideries of unprecedented fineness, and archival pieces that shaped modern style. This stylistic face-off highlights the permanent dialogue between European craftsmanship and New York boldness. Scheduled until December 2099, this retrospective offers a privileged perspective on the evolution of the female silhouette through the ages.