Jacques Heim
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Jacques Heim was a Parisian designer and manufacturer of women's furs
and couture
, whose maison de couture opened in 1930 and closed in 1969.
He began his career managing the fur business of his parents Isadore and Jeanne Heim, founded in 1898. His son is Philippe Heim.
Fur clothing
Fur clothing is clothing made of the fur of animals. Fur is one of the oldest forms of clothing; thought to have been widely used as hominids first expanded outside of Africa. Some view fur as luxurious and warm; others reject it due to moral beliefs...
and couture
Haute couture
Haute couture refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is made to order for a specific customer, and it is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric and sewn with extreme attention to detail and finished by the most experienced and capable seamstresses,...
, whose maison de couture opened in 1930 and closed in 1969.
He began his career managing the fur business of his parents Isadore and Jeanne Heim, founded in 1898. His son is Philippe Heim.