Alexis Lavigne
Alexis Lavigne | |
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| Born | March 22, 1812 |
| Died | February 21, 1886 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | French |
Alexis Lavigne (March 26, 1812 - February 21, 1886) was a French tailor and inventor. He invented the couture mannequin and the supple measuring tape.
In 1841, he established the first fashion school in the world, Guerre-Lavigne, which became ESMOD in 1976.