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Jean Patou
French fashion designer (1887–1936)
Jean Patou | |
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Patou, c.late 1910s | |
| Born | (1887-09-19)19 September 1887 Normandy, France |
| Died | 8 March 1936(1936-03-08) (aged 48) Paris, France |
| Known for | Sportswear |
| Label | Jean Patou |
Jean Patou (pronounced[ʒɑ̃pa.tu]; 27 September 1887 – 8 March 1936) was a French fashion designer, and founder of the Jean Patou brand.
Early life
Patou was born in Paris, France in 1880. Patou's family's business was tanning and furs.[1] Patou worked with his uncle in Normandy, then moved to Paris in 1910, intent on becoming a couturier.
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1910s – World War I and later
In 1912, he opened a small dressmaking salon called "Maison Parry". His entire 1914 collection was purchased by a single American buyer.[2] Patou's work was interrupted by the First World War.
He was mobilised in August 1914, shortly after the German invasion of Belgium. Patou served as a captain in the Zouaves.