Collection: Jacques Fath

Born on September 6, 1912, in Maisons-Laffitte, Jacques Fath was drawn to creativity and self-expression from an early age. With fashion illustration in his lineage—his paternal great-grandparents were esteemed illustrators—his innate passion for design seemed almost inevitable. Some of his earliest memories were of the gardens at his grandparents’ home just north of Paris, a place filled with peculiar objects and unique furnishings. He often credited this enchanting environment as the source of inspiration for his creativity, artistry, and world of fantasy. He spent his childhood drawing, designing costumes, and writing plays.

Despite his artistic inclinations, he initially followed a conventional educational path, attending the Institut Commercial in Vincennes at his parents’ request. However, academia could not contain his restless creativity, and he soon found himself drawn to the world of fashion and the arts. It was within this world that he crossed paths with Geneviève Bouchet, a striking fashion model and former secretary to Chanel. More than just a muse, she became his greatest inspiration. The two married—becoming the golden couple of Parisian high society.