Patou, Jean, 1887-1936 (1887-1936)
Dates
- Existence: 1887-1936
Biography
Jean Patou (1887-1936) was a French fashion designer. He began his career by opening a dressmaking shop in 1912 called Maison Parry. Following the end of World War I in 1919, Patou reopened his business and established the House of Patou. In addition to designing luxury fashions, Patou became popular for his sportwear designs, dressing famous tennis stars of the 1920s. Patou also launched a number of popular perfumes, most notably the floral scent, "Joy."
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
February 7-8, 1987, 1987
This folder contains 6 fashion designers sketches, including designs of Pierre Cardin, Christian Lacroix, Balmain, Jean Patou, and Givenchy and 3 8x10 black and white photographs of designer fashions.
February 28- March 1, 1987, 1987
This folder contains 3 designer fashion sketches from Patou, Givenchy, and Pierre Cardin, as well as 3 8x10 black and white photographs of Paris fashions.
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