Querteux
Also known as: Querteux
Person people/mentioned Basic Updated: 2026-03-06
Show in diary 2 mentions Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-21
Identity
Fashion house or couturier that Marie chooses alongside Laferrière as an alternative to Worth.Diary References
1874
- February 21: Marie decides to abandon Worth for "Laferrière et Querteux" because Worth is "trop massif et sévère."
Context
- Alternative fashion house to Worth
- Paired with Laferrière in Marie's new fashion strategy
- Presumably offers a different aesthetic than Worth's heavy, severe style
- Part of the competitive Paris fashion scene
- Represents Marie's desire for lighter, more elegant clothing than Worth's imposing designs