Alexis Lavigne

Alexis Lavigne (March 26, 1812 - February 21, 1886) was a French tailor and inventor. He invented the couture mannequin and the supple measuring tape.

Alexis Lavigne
Born(1812-03-22)March 22, 1812
Paris, France
DiedFebruary 21, 1886(1886-02-21) (aged 73)
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
NationalityFrench

In 1841, he established the first fashion school in the world, Guerre-Lavigne, which became ESMOD in 1976.

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