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Rose Bertin

French milliner

Died when: 66 years 82 days (794 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Rose Bertin

Marie-Jeanne Rose Bertin (2 July 1747, Abbeville, Picardy, France – 22 September 1813, Épinay-sur-Seine) was a French milliner (Marchande de modes), known as the dressmaker to Queen Marie Antoinette.

She was the first celebrated French fashion designer and is widely credited with having brought fashion and haute couture to the forefront of popular culture.

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