Henriette Nigrin
French · b. 1877
Fashion design, textile art
DESCRIPTION
Adèle Henriette Negrin (often spelled Nigrin) was a French fashion designer and textile artist. She met Mariano Fortuny in Paris and later moved to Venice to live and work with him. She is credited with significant contributions to their collaborative work, including the development of the pleating machine and the design of the iconic Delphos gown.