She Invented the Fashion Show — And History Erased Her | Jeanne Paquin

Before Chanel. Before Dior. There was Paquin. Jeanne Paquin was the first woman to build and run a global couture empire — employing over 2,700 people, dressing royalty, and pioneering the modern fashion show. Yet history forgot her name. In this documentary, we uncover the extraordinary story of the woman who revolutionised Paris fashion from her salon at 3 Rue de la Paix — a visionary couturière who didn't just dress women, she transformed how the world saw them. 🕯️ In this episode: → How a Norman doctor's daughter conquered the most competitive industry in the world → The 1900 Paris World's Fair — and why Paquin's triumph there changed fashion forever → Her radical business innovations decades ahead of their time → Why history erased her — and why it's time to remember ------------- Watch our other videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM3OqLHVo6eGkl86dsCJlWdQg9UNuNoWm https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM3OqLHVo6eH5hSfUOdjVzGLZxfJOKbeG -------------- 💬 Which fashion icon should we explore next? Let me know what you think in the comments. 👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and click the bell so you never miss an icon. https://www.youtube.com/@TheFashionMemoir ✨ Remember: in fashion as in life, be fearless and fabulous — this is The Fashion Memoir.