Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Querteux

Also known as: Querteux

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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

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