Marie-Jeanne Bertin | |
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Born | 2 July 1747 Abbeville |
Died | 22 September 1813 Épinay-sur-Seine |
Nationality | French |
Other names | Rose Bertin |
Occupation | Fashion merchant |
Marie-Jeanne "Rose" Bertin (2 July 1747, Abbeville, Picardy, France – 22 September 1813, Épinay-sur-Seine) was a French fashion merchant. 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.