History of Lingerie - DesignersLingerie: noun [län-jə-ˈrā], originally from the Latin lineus made from linen, from Middle French linge linen. First Known Use: 1835. Dollhouse Bettie presents a work in progress, a survey of the history of lingerie - its most prominent innovators, designers, and muses, the classic styles of intimate apparel that have captured our imaginations, and the brands that won our hearts. Jean-Paul Gaultier Jean-Paul Gaultier (born 1952 in Arcueil, Val-de-Marne, France) is a French fashion designer and grand couturier. His first individual collection was released in 1976. Mary Phelps Jacob Caresse Crosby (1892-1970), born Mary Phelps Jacob, was a patron of the arts, poet, publisher, and peace activist. At age 19, she invented the first modern brassiere to receive a patent and gain wide acceptance. Marcel Rochas Marcel Rochas (1902-1959), born in Paris, France, is the founder of Rochas, a fashion, beauty, and perfume house founded in 1925 and the first designer of 2/3-length coats and skirts with pockets. Elsa Schiaparelli Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) was an Italian fashion designer. Along with Coco Chanel, her greatest rival, she is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in fashion between the two World Wars. Madeleine Vionnet Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975) was a French fashion designer. Called the "Queen of the bias cut" and "the architect among dressmakers".
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History of Lingerie
