Charles Creed

(1909-66) Born in France. Creed was a tailoring firm established London 1710 and Paris 1850. Launched womenswear early 1900s. Charles Creed served apprenticeships in Vienna and at Linlon Tweeds in Cumbria. He later took over Paris womenswear. In 1946 set up on his own at 31 Basil Street London; the house closed on his death. Understated classic tailoring. Author of Maid to Measure (Norwich: Jarrolds 1961).

Source: The Cutting Edge - 50 years of British Fashion. The Overlook Press.

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