Rose Bertin

Marie-Jeanne Bertin
Born2 July 1747
Abbeville
Died22 September 1813
Épinay-sur-Seine
NationalityFrench
Other namesRose Bertin
OccupationFashion merchant

Marie-Jeanne "Rose" Bertin (2 July 1747, Abbeville, Picardy, France – 22 September 1813, Épinay-sur-Seine) was a French fashion merchant and businesswoman. She was particularly noted for her work with Queen Marie Antoinette. Bertin was the first celebrated French fashion designer and is widely credited with having brought fashion and haute couture to the forefront of popular culture.

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