Boué Soeurs was a French
fashion house
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active from 1899 to 1957. It was founded by sisters Madame Sylvie Montegut and Baronne Jeanne d'Etreillis under their maiden name, Boué.
History
Sylvie and Jeanne Boué took an interest in design at a very early age. In a 1922 article in ''Arts & Decoration'' magazine, Jeanne wrote:
In 1899 they opened their first shop on the
Rue de la Paix
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in
Paris
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where they sold women's apparel such as
evening dresses,
gown
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s,
wedding dress
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es,
frock
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Terminology
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s,
lingerie
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, and
camisole
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Historical definition
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s. Baronne d'Etreillis opened a second shop in
New York City
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in 1915.
Style
Boué Soeurs was known for creating elaborate ensembles with very feminine designs. Signature elements included fine Alençon
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and Duchesse lace, embroidery, ribbon work, and gold and silver textiles.[ Among the house's more elegant offerings was the '']robe de style
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'', a design popularized by Jeanne Lanvin
Jeanne-Marie Lanvin (; 1 January 1867 – 6 July 1946) was a French haute couture fashion designer. She founded the Lanvin fashion house and the beauty and perfume company Lanvin Parfums.
Early life
Jeanne Lanvin was born in Paris on 1 Janu ...
, which they continued to produce into the 1940s.
References
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1899 establishments in France
1957 disestablishments in France
Clothing brands of France
High fashion brands