Patou, Jean, 1887-1936 (1887-1936)

Person

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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Patou, Jean, 1976, 1976

folder

Identifier: SC.214.2.550

Scope and Contents

This folder contains two black and white fashion photographs of a white suit and white day dress by Jean Patou, Spring/Summer 1976.

Dates: 1976

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Designer Files, 1942-2002

Spring '66 coats, 1966, 1966

folder

Identifier: SC.422.10

Scope and Contents

This folder is comprised of 141 sketches of womenswear attributed to other fashion designers.

Dates: 1966

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Martin Unger sketches, 1960s, bulk 1966-1967