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Jean Louis (born Jean Louis Berthault; October 5, 1907 – April 8, 1997) was a French-American costume designer. He won an Academy Award for The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956).
Apr 24, 1997 · Jean Louis, an Academy Award-winning designer who created some of the most memorable costumes and fashions worn by Hollywood stars of the 1940's, 50's and 60's, died on Sunday at...
Jean Louis (1907-1997) was a French-born costume designer who created iconic gowns for Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, Loretta Young and others. He won an Oscar for his work on From Here to Eternity (1953) and married Loretta Young in 1993.
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Oct 7, 2014 · Jean Louis Berthault was born in 1907 in the style capital of the world--Paris. There he attended the prestigious École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (School of Decorative Arts). After graduation, he started his career in the early 1930s as a sketch artist for the Agnes-Drecoll couturier.
Jean Louis was one of the finest costume designers of Hollywood's golden years. His clothes for women were soft and pliable, glamorous and very feminine, though like all designers of the...
Dec 13, 2014 · Jean Louis was born in Paris in 1907 – but he would move to the United States and become one of the most successful costume designers of his generation. He designed the almost nude dress worn by Marilyn Monroe when she sung Happy Birthday to the President, and then went on to dress Rita Hayworth in 10 films, including the stunning ...
Jean Louis. Costume Designer: From Here to Eternity. This Hollywood costume designer is best known for his creation of the strapless black gown worn by Rita Hayworth in Gilda (1946).
