Search the Collection

Lucy Christiana ('Lucile') (née Sutherland), Lady Duff Gordon

(1863-1935), Fashion designer and dressmaker

Sitter in 1 portrait
Lucy Duff Gordon was a prominent fashion designer and dressmaker and founder of the fashion house 'Lucile'. One of the first world famous British fashion designers, she created the "mannequin parade", a precursor to the modern fashion show. Lucile became a major international brand, famous for its tea gowns, eveningwear and lingerie, with branches in New York, Chicago, Paris and London. Lady Duff Gordon also drew public attention after her controversial rescue from the Titanic. She, her husband, Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon, and her secretary were all rescued by Lifeboat No.1, which was revealed to have only carried twelve passengers, despite having a capacity for forty. Sir Cosmo and Lucy were called to testify at the inquiry, where they faced public accusations of cowardice and bribery. After living in America, Lucy returned to London in 1923.

2 Likes voting
is closed

Thanks for Liking

Please Like other favourites!
If they inspire you please support our work.

Make a donation Close

List Thumbnail

Related People

Category

Place

Comments back to top

We are currently unable to accept new comments, but any past comments are available to read below.

If you need information from us, please use our Archive enquiry service . Please note that we cannot provide valuations. You can buy a print or greeting card of most illustrated portraits. Select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Buy a Print button. Prices start at around £6 for unframed prints, £16 for framed prints. If you wish to license an image, select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Use this image button, or contact our Rights and Images service. We digitise over 8,000 portraits a year and we cannot guarantee being able to digitise images that are not already scheduled.