Alexis Lavigne
French fashion designer and tailor (1812–1886)
Alexis Lavigne | |
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Born | (1812-03-22)March 22, 1812 Paris, France |
Died | February 21, 1886(1886-02-21) (aged 73) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
Nationality | French |
Alexis Lavigne (March 26, 1812 - February 21, 1886)[1] was a French tailor and inventor. He invented the couture mannequin and the supple measuring tape.[2]
In 1841, he established the first fashion school in the world, Guerre-Lavigne, which became ESMOD in 1976.[3]