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What was Jean Muir famous for?
Jean Muir was famous for her work in fashion. With simple, classic designs, she became known as the doyenne of British fashion, counting such luminaries as Princess Alexandra, Glenda Jackson and Lauren Bacall as clients. Similar to Diane von Furstenberg and her signature wrap dresses, Muir was most famous for the matte jersey dresses she initially designed for herself. Born in London, she got her fashion start at the age of 11 when she began designing her own clothing. Muir’s popular vintage dresses and gowns boast small shoulders, a slightly raised waist and a sheath-like skirt, perfect for someone with a petite frame like her own. In fact, Muir tried on every dress before it went into production. On 1stDibs, find a range of Jean Muir apparel and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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Jean Muir Vintage Black Jersey Long Dress Gown Plunge Neckline Asymmetric Hem
By Jean Muir
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Fabulous 1970s Jean Muir Black Jersey Maxi Dress – Plunge Neckline & Asymmetric Hem A quintessential example of Jean Muir’s refined 1970s style, this vintage black jersey maxi dress...
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1970s British Maxi Dress

1970s Jean Muir Red Moire Jersey Long-Sleeved Maxi Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
A really great example, this viscose jersey dress is from iconic British designer Jean Muir and was designed during her 1970s heyday. It features a generously cut loose body and full...
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1970s British Evening Dresses

Jean Muir Cut out Maxi Dress 1970s
By Jean Muir
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey full length dress gown from legendary British designer Jean Muir. This dress has lots of detail- cut outs at the shoulders, upper and mid back with shoulder d...
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1970s English Day Dresses

1980s Jean Muir White Snake Print Skirt Suit Set
By Jean Muir
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Jean Muir White Snake Print Skirt Suit Set. Double breasted blazer jacket, frosted acrylic geometric buttons. Padded shoulders, wide lapels.
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1980s Skirt Suits

Jean Muir Black Rayon Jersey Sequin V-Neck Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Jean Muir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slinky and sexy 70s dress by cult favorite English designer, Jean Muir. Black matte jersey rayon with black sequin detail punctuating the deep v-neckline. Matching black sequins at c...
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20th Century Maxi Dress

Vintage Jean Muir Mainline Black Cocktail / Dinner Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage little black dress from Jean Muir , mainline. The dress is in a great quality viscose, and has a round neckline, and elbow length sleaves . It is unlined and has a 5'...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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