Jeanne Paquin
Photo: André Taponier , Paris, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons13

Jeanne Paquin

French fashion designer (1869–1936)

Jeanne Paquin (French pronunciation: [ʒan pakɛ̃]) (1869–1936) was a French fashion designer, known for her modern and innovative designs. She was the first major female couturier and one of the pioneers of the modern fashion business.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Jeanne Paquin (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jun 23, 1869, died Aug 28, 1936.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: fashion designer, grand couturier.6

  • Date not recordedTailor, Rouff3
  • Date not recordedFounded House of Paquin4
  • Date not recordedFounded Syndicat de défense de la grande couture française5

Personal life

  • BornJun 23, 1869, L'Île-Saint-Denis7
  • DiedAug 28, 1936, Paris8
  • CitizenshipFrance9
  • SpouseIsidore-René Jacob-Paquin10

Awards

  • 1913Knight of the Legion of Honour11