Georges Doeuillet

Who is Georges Doeuillet?

Georges Camille Doeuillet was born 17 July 1865 in Oise, Northern France. Doeuillet became one of France's best known Couturiers along with his peers Louise Chéruit, Jeanne Paquin, Paul Poiret, Redfern & Sons and the House of Charles Worth. In 1911 he was made an Officer of the Legion of Honour in recognition of his contribution to fashion. Georges Doeuillet was President of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture until 1915. He was known for his refined and elegant design style.

Early in his career Georges Doeuillet was business manager at the fashion house of Callot Soeurs. Doeuillet was ardent in business. At Callot Soeurs he was responsible for discovering Madeleine Vionnet who undertook an apprenticeship at the house prior to establishing her own fashion house Vionnet.

In 1900 Georges Doeuillet opened his maison at 18 Place Vendôme in Paris, France. Doeuillet, his fashion house was considered one of the most influential houses in France. He was the first designer to locate his maison in the Place Vendôme before other fashion houses followed him to this location. In 1914, he moved his maison to a larger location at 24 Place Vendôme.