Early Life and Career Born: Saint-Denis, France (1869) Died: 1936 Jeanne Charlotte Paquin began her career in the fashion world at a young age. She worked as a seamstress at Maison Rouff before opening her own couture house. In 1891, she married Isidore Rene Jacob dit Paquin and together they founded the House of Paquin on 3 rue de la Paix in Paris. Design Style and Innovations Paquin's designs were characterized by luxurious fabrics, elegant evening wear, and innovative use of color. She was known for her resolutely modern approach to fashion, setting her apart from other d…