Scherrer, Jean-Louis (Unknown)
Dates
- Existence: Unknown
Biography
Jean-Louis Scherrer, born in Paris in 1935, worked under Christian Dior until his death in 1957 and then under Yves Saint Laurent until 1959. Scherrer opened his own couture house in 1962, producing luxurious dresses with abundant decoration inspired from historical/ethnic themes. In 1990, his label was sold to the Japanese company Seibu Saison and Hermès. By then, the house had record annual sales of $25 million, but was operating at a loss of more than $7 million. Scherrer was evicted from his own fashion house and passed away in 2013.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
August 3-4, 1991, 1991
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Jean-Louis Scherrer, Christian Lacroix, Christian Dior, Valentino, photocopies of photos of ensembles by Jean-Louis Scherrer and reproductions of fashion illustrations by unnamed designers.
August 10-11, 1991, 1991
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Jean-Louis Scherrer and Christian Dior, reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Pierre Cardin, Philippe Venet, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and handwritten notes from couture viewings.
August 10-11, 1991, 1991
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Bill Blass, Jean-Louis Scherrer, Christian Lacroix, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, unidentified designers and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by unidentified designers.
Slides of runway show(s) by Jean Louis Scherrer, fall/winter 1992 and fall/winter 1993., 1992-1993
Slides of runway show(s) by Jean Louis Scherrer, fall/winter 1992 and fall/winter 1993.
Spring '66 coats, 1966, 1966
This folder is comprised of 66 sketches of womenswear, some attributed to other designers. 3 of these sketches have attached fabric samples. Within this folder is also an advertisement for Pearl Alexander Lipman's designs, and a small magazine clipping in French.