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Designer Diaries – Augusta Lundin and the Swedish Court

Who is this? Well, to start with, she was a feminist and progressive employer, as well as the "Mother of Swedish couture". Augusta Lundin established the first fashion house in Sweden dedicated to what the Swedes described as "French Sewing", or haute couture. She is the first fashion designer from Sweden who became famous outside… Continue reading Designer Diaries – Augusta Lundin and the Swedish Court