Dressed: The History of Fashion
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The Fortuny Delphos Gown: A Herstory
28 minutes Posted Jun 20, 2025 at 9:21 pm.
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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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