Season 8 · Episode 551
The Fortuny Delphos Gown: A Herstory
Dressed: The History of Fashion
June 20, 202526m 33s
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Show Notes
One of the most iconic dresses in fashion history, the finely pleated, Grecian-inspired "Delphos" gown is synonymous with Mariano Fortuny, but it should be credited to his partner in life and work Henriette Negrin. This is her story.
Recommended resources:
- "More than a Muse" article
- Google Arts & Culture article on the Delphos
- "The Knossos Scarf"
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