Seamstress is an occupation for women that in the past was considered to be one of the lower classes. In early history, seamstresses were slaves or servants who plied their needlework skills to make clothing and other items for their masters. Over time, however, the status of seamstresses has changed dramatically. Today, some of the most famous and well-respected fashion designers in the world are seamstresses. This list pays tribute to those talented women who have made a name for themselves in the fashion industry. Marie Antoinette de Lorraine-Habsbourg and Her Children by Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun (1787) Versailles, Musée national du Château et des Trianons The Queen is shown in an up-to-date outfit created by Bertin. Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun , Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Rose Bertin 1747-1813 French costume designer or milliner Rose Bertin is often referred to as the mother of French fashion. In 1783, she opened Paris' first haute couture house, which w...
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