Alexis Lavigne
Alexis Lavigne (March 26, 1812 - February 21, 1886) was a French tailor and inventor. He invented the couture mannequin and the supple measuring tape. In 1841, he established the first fashion school in the world, Guerre-Lavigne, which became ESMOD in 1976.
Alexis Lavigne
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- Name
- Alexis Lavigne
- Born
- 22 March 1812
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Died
- 21 February 1886
- Place of death
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- Full name
- Marie Alexis Lavigne.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- fashion designer and tailor.
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Alexis Lavigne (March 26, 1812 - February 21, 1886) was a French tailor and inventor. He invented the couture mannequin and the supple measuring tape. In 1841, he established the first fashion school in the world, Guerre-Lavigne, which became ESMOD in 1976.
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• Name — Alexis Lavigne • Born — 22 March 1812 • Birthplace — Paris, France • Died — 21 February 1886 • Place of death — Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
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Alexis Lavigne was born in 1812 at former 1st arrondissement of Paris.
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Alexis Lavigne died in 1886 at Neuilly-sur-Seine.
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