Gérard Albouy

Deceased Person

1912 – 1985

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Who was Gérard Albouy?

Gérard Albouy, often known by the name Ouy, was a French milliner. Between 1938 and 1964, he operated a Parisian hat shop called Albouy that was known for its decorative, baroque-style hats. Notable works include veiled hats made of recycled newspaper, which he constructed during the German occupation of France, and the mollusque, a hat made without interlining. Albouy's hobbies included painting and collecting art.

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Born
1912
Died
1985

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on July 23, 2013

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