Germaine Émilie Krebs

Place: Paris

Born: 1903

Death: 1993

Biography:

Alix Gres, also known as Germaine Émilie Krebs, was a leading French couturier and costume designer. She was born in Paris, France in 1903 and passed away in 1993. She was known for her floor-length draped Grecian goddess gowns and was noted as the 'master of the wrapped and draped dress' and the 'queen of drapery'. Her minimalistic draping techniques and her attention to and respect for the female body have had a lasting effect on the haute couture and fashion industry, inspiring a number of recent designers. She was also known for her secrecy about her personal life and her furious attention to detail in her work.