Jacques Heim

Born: 1899

Death: 1967

Biography:

Jacques Heim (1899-1967) was a French fashion designer and costume designer for theater and film, and was a manufacturer of women's furs. He ran the fashion house Jacques Heim from 1930 to 1967, and was president of the Paris Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture from 1958 to 1962. Heim was known for his contributions to haute couture and his transition to ready-to-wear clothing.