Molyneux Edward-London designer
A dress by Edward Molyneux
Edward Molyneux (1894-1974) was a London fashion designer of Irish descent. He was active in France until the late 70s, called “the Captain”, a rank reached by fighting in the First World War. Very young, he studied art, was a painter and continued to paint in alternate periods. Some of his paintings appear at the National Gallery in Washington. He earns his living with drawings for advertising and periodicals. Some of his paintings appear at the National Gallery in Washington. He earns his living with drawings for advertising and periodicals. The first prize won at the age of 17 in a competition, organized by the English branch of the Lucille fashion house, changes his life. He learned the craft of tailor and became assistant to founder Lady Duff Gordon.
End of career
A decline in his fortunes forced Molyneux to retire in 1954, giving up the atelier to Jacques Griffe. His return to fashion after a 10-year absence caused a sensation, in a world that no longer resembled the aristocratic grace of his outfits, for example, his little black dresses that were so loved during the 1930s by the stars of the cinema and high society ladies.
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