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The mass production of sewing machines in the 1850s as well as the advent of synthetic dyes introduced major changes in fashion. Previously, clothing was hand sewn using natural dyes.

Other new development included the introduction of the sized paper pattern as well as machines that could slice several pattern pieces at once. Clothing could now be produced quickly and cheaply.

In 1860, Charles Worth, a clothing designer in Paris, France, created costumes worm by the French Empress Eugenie, Empress Elizabeth of Austria, and Queen Victoria. Worth became so influential tha the is known as the Father of Haute Couture (high fashion), a trend steer who introduced new fashion ideals.

In 1864, Worth introduced an over-skirt that was lifted and held back by buttons and tabs. By 1868, the over-skirt was drawn back and looped, creating fullness and drapery at the rear.

Meanwhile, certain fashion mavens felt that the over ornamentation had gone too far. The New Princess http://www.vuhebe.com