Jean Muir
(1928-1995), Fashion designerJean Elizabeth Muir
Sitter in 11 portraits
Fashion designer Muir is famed for the classic cut and simplicity of her garments. She taught herself to sew at boarding school, and later took a job in the stockroom of Liberty's department store in London. She worked for Jaeger during the 1950s, forming her own company Jane & Jane in 1967. In 1966 with her husband Harry Leuckert Muir formed Jean Muir Limited. Her designs, which emphasised perfect tailoring, featured simple shapes and were flattering, elegant and refined. Muir's many honours include the British Fashion Industry Award (1984).
Jean Muir and three unknown models
by Deborah Turbeville
gelatin silver print, 1980s (1975)
NPG P2033
by David Remfry
watercolour, 1981
NPG 6556
by Norman Parkinson
bromide fibre print on card mount, 18 October 1963
NPG x30111
by Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 9 April 1965
NPG x125399
by Trevor Leighton
bromide fibre print, 23 November 1987
NPG x30337
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