Rose Bertin, an 18th-century French dressmaker often referred to as the world’s first fashion designer, once told her most famous client, Queen Marie Antoinette, “There is nothing new except what has been forgotten.”  Some gowns, however, steadfastly defy the passage of time and refuse to be forgotten. They are destined to remain fresh in the public consciousness, no matter how many years pass or how many trends come and go. Such dresses have transcended mere fashion to become enduring symbols of power or romance, tragedy or transformation, capturing moments in history in finely crafted fabric ...Read More