Mainbocher
Sign in to saveMainbocher is a fashion label founded by the American couturier Main Rousseau Bocher (October 24, 1890 – December 27, 1976), also known as Mainbocher (pronounced "Maine-Bow-Shay"). Established in 1929, the house of Mainbocher successfully operated in Paris (1929–1939), and then in New York (1940–1971).
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- Instance of
- business
- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- New York City
- Official website
- www.mainbocher.com
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- inception
- 1929-00-00
- nominated for
- Tony Award for Best Costume Design
- has works in the collection
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- location of formation
- Paris
- product or material produced
- luxury good
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- French years (1929–1939)
- American years (1940–1971)
- Legacy
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Mainbocher is a fashion label founded by the American couturier Main Rousseau Bocher (October 24, 1890 – December 27, 1976), also known as Mainbocher (pronounced "Maine-Bow-Shay"). Established in 1929, the house of Mainbocher successfully operated in Paris (1929–1939), and then in New York (1940–1971).
== French years (1929–1939) == In November 1929, Main Rousseau Bocher merged his own name, in honor of his favorite couturieres, Augustabernard and Louiseboulanger, and established his own fashion house, incorporated as "Mainbocher Couture" at 12 Avenue George-V in Paris. Mainbocher progressively gained recognition for his high quality couture garments. The strapless dress and jeweled cashmere sweaters are his creations.
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