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Guy LarocheWW-1970-148231

Gift of Despina Messinesi, 1976

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Year
1970
Medium
wool

Artist

Guy Laroche
Guy Laroche

Fashion Design

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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Year
1970
Medium
wool
Watts ID
WW-1970-148231

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met
Status
verified

Artist

Guy Laroche

Guy Laroche

Fashion Design

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