Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon facts for kids
Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon (born Lucy Christiana Sutherland, 13 June 1863 – 20 April 1935) was a British fashion designer in late 19th and early 20th centuries. She used the professional name Lucile as a designer. Duff-Gordon was a widely known innovator in couture styles and in fashion industry relations.
Duff-Gordon was born in London, and died at 71 in Putney, London, of breast cancer. Duff-Gordon had survived the RMS Titanic disaster in April 1912.
Fashion innovations
Using the first professional models, Lucy started the fashion show known as a "mannequin parade". These were the first runway or catwalk-style shows. She launched slit skirts and low necklines. She popularized less restrictive corsets, and simpler lingerie.
Duff-Gordon opened branches of her London house, Lucile Ltd, in Paris, New York City, and Chicago, dressing royal and noble clients, and stage and film personalities.
Images for kids
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Nighdress from a bride's trousseau, 1913. The craftmanship and daring transparency of this nighdress are typical of Lucile's work. V&A Museum
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