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1993 · wool/cashmere/synthetic blend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Guy Laroche
French, 1921–1989
Fashion Design
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5
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13
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Guy Laroche was a French fashion designer known for elegant, structured silhouettes and refined tailoring in the postwar era. Working primarily in couture, he established a house in Paris in the 1950s that became recognized for its disciplined approach to draping and proportion. His designs emphasized clean lines and architectural precision, avoiding excessive ornamentation in favor of material quality and fit. Laroche remained a significant figure in French haute couture until his death in 1989.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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