Founded by Georges Douillet in 1900
One of the most-featured labels in Vogue's early years, the house of Douillet was known for its attention to detail, rather than for directional design.
Having worked as a manager at Callot Sours - who specialized in fine lace and delicate touches - Georges Douillet branched out on his own. He situated his house in one of the royal mansions on the place Vendôme in Paris, where he forged a reputation for exquisite eveningwear. In 1914 he was made president of the French Syndicate of Dressmakers and was described in Vogue as `not pronounced in his personality, but his wonderful head for business and his saneness make him a bulwark for many of the other couturiers'. In 1929 Douillet merged with the house of Doucet.
