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19th-century fashion designers

36 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Alexander RodchenkoDesigner · FashionAleksander Mikhailovich Rodchenko (Russian: Александр Михайлович Родченко; 5 December [O.S.
Annie Jenness MillerDesigner · FashionAnna Jenness Miller (January 28, 1859 – August 1935) was a pioneering American clothing designer and an advocate for dress reform, as well as an author and lecturer.
Augusta LundinDesigner · FashionAugusta Lundin (13 June 1840 – 20 February 1919) was a Swedish fashion designer. She is considered to be the first international Swedish haute couture fashion designer as well as the first…
Ben ZuckermanDesigner · FashionBen Zuckerman (July 29, 1890 – August 9, 1979) was a Romanian-born, American fashion designer, known particularly for his high-quality tailored coats and suits.
Caroline RebouxDesigner · FashionCaroline Reboux (circa 1840–1927) was a Parisian milliner and French fashion designer.
Charles Frederick WorthDesigner · FashionCharles Frederick Worth (13 October 1825 – 10 March 1895) was an English fashion designer who founded the House of Worth, one of the foremost fashion houses of the 19th and early 20th…
Charles JourdanDesigner · FashionCharles Jordan (disambiguation)Charles Jordan
Coco ChanelDesigner · FashionGabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel (shə-NEL; French: [ɡabʁijɛl bɔnœʁ kɔko ʃanɛl]; 19 August 1883 – 10 January 1971) was a French fashion designer and businesswoman.
Cristóbal BalenciagaDesigner · FashionCristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre (Spanish: [kɾisˈtoβal βalenˈθjaɣa ejθaˈɣire]; Basque: Cristobal Balentziaga Eizagirre [kɾis̺toβal βalents̻i.aɣa eis̻aɣire];
Edina AltaraDesigner · FashionEdina Altara (9 July 1898 – 11 April 1983) was an Italian illustrator, decorative artist, painter and designer.
Edith HeadDesigner · FashionEdith Claire Head (Posener; October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American film costume designer.
Emilie Louise FlögeDesigner · FashionEmilie Louise Flöge was an Austrian fashion designer, model, art collector and entrepreneur (1874–1952). She was born in Vienna.
Ethel MyersArtist · SculptureMae Ethel Klinck Myers (August 23, 1881 – May 24, 1960), better known as Ethel Myers, was an American artist, sculptor, and designer.
Frederick FreedDesigner · FashionFreed of London Ltd, often referred to simply as Freed, is a designer and manufacturer of pointe shoes and other dance shoes.
George BarbierDesigner · FashionGeorge Barbier (lang), né Georges Augustin Barbier, (1882–1932) was one of the great French illustrators of the early 20th century.
Gladys CalthropDesigner · FashionIllustration — Calthrop's set and costumes for Conversation Piece (1934)
Hugo BossDesigner · FashionHugo Ferdinand Boss (8 July 1885 – 9 August 1948) was a German businessman who founded the fashion house Hugo Boss.
Jacques DoucetDesigner · FashionJacques Doucet (1853–1929) was a French fashion designer and art collector. He is known for his elegant dresses, made with flimsy translucent materials in superimposing pastel colors.
Jean PatouDesigner · FashionJean Patou (27 September 1880 – 8 March 1936) was a French fashion designer, and founder of the Jean Patou brand.
Jeanne LanvinDesigner · FashionJeanne-Marie Lanvin (lang; 1 January 1867 – 6 July 1946) was a French haute couture fashion designer. She founded the Lanvin fashion house and the beauty and perfume company Lanvin Parfums.
Jeanne PaquinDesigner · FashionJeanne Paquin (French pronunciation: [ʒan pakɛ̃]) (1869–1936) was a French fashion designer, known for her modern and innovative designs.
Jutta SikaArtist · CeramicsJutta Sika (17 September 1877 – 2 January 1964) was an Austrian graphic designer, artist, fashion designer, and an educator.
Louis RéardDesigner · FashionLouis Réard (10 October 1896 – 16 September 1984) was a French automobile engineer and fashion designer who introduced the modern two-piece bikini in July 1946.
Louis VuittonDesigner · FashionLouis Vuitton (4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892) was a French malletier and businessman. He was the founder of the Louis Vuitton brand of leather goods now owned by LVMH.
Main BocherDesigner · FashionMain Rousseau Bocher (October 24, 1890 – December 27, 1976), also known as Mainbocher, was an American couturier best known for the eponymous fashion label he founded in 1929.
Mariska KaraszDesigner · Fashion
Matilda EtchesDesigner · FashionMuriel Matilda Etches (1898 – 18 April 1974) was a British fashion designer, couturier, and costume designer. She first went into business in 1934, and found widespread fame in the 1940s.
Mercedes de AcostaDesigner · FashionMercedes de Acosta (March 1, 1892 – May 9, 1968) was an American poet, playwright, and novelist.
Nina RicciDesigner · FashionNina Ricci (born Maria Nielli; 1883 – 28 November 1970) was an Italian-born French fashion designer.
Pál FunkDesigner · FashionPál Funk, born Pál Pinkász, known professionally also as Angelo, (31 January 1894, Budapest, Hungary –13 December 1974, Budapest, Hungary) was a leading twentieth-century photographer in…
Rosa GenoniDesigner · FashionRosa Genoni (1867–1954) was an Italian seamstress, fashion designer, teacher, feminist and advocate for workers' rights.
Sidonie Grünwald-ZerkowitzDesigner · FashionSidonie Josepha Grünwald-Zerkowitz (17 February 1852 – 12 June 1907) was an Austro-Hungarian writer, poet, translator, educator, and fashion designer.
Sonia DelaunayEngraver · PrintsSonia Delaunay (Stern, lang; 14 November 1885 – 5 December 1979) was a French artist born to Jewish parents, who spent most of her working life in Paris.
Travis BantonDesigner · FashionIllustration — Travis Banton's design for Claudette Colbert in the title role of Cleopatra (1934)
Vera MukhinaDesigner · FashionVera Ignatyevna Mukhina (Russian: Ве́ра Игна́тьевна Му́хина; French: Vera Moukhina; 1 July [O.S. 19 June] 1889 – 6 October 1953) was a Soviet sculptor and painter.
Willie Otey KayDesigner · FashionWillie Virginia Otey Kay (March 17, 1894 – September 25, 1992) was an African-American dressmaker.

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