Jeanne Lafaurie
1897–1983 (age 86)
Biography
Jeanne Lafaurie rose from early Parisian ateliers to become a respected grand couturier whose sensibility balanced precision tailoring with poetic lines. Her clientele valued the way she could accentuate individual elegance without ever losing sight of comfort.
Whether guiding new designers or supporting local artisans, she remained connected to the rhythms of couture until her passing in 1983, and her presence is remembered at Gemeaux, where she is laid to rest.