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Jean Elizabeth Muir (1928-1995) was an English fashion designer. She was born in London and worked as a saleswoman at Liberty & Co and a designer for Jaeger before setting up her own fashion house in 1961. She was described by the New York Times as "one of London's most influential and modern minimalists". She was appointed DBE in 1984. Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... St. ... Liberty is a well known department store in Regent Street in central London, England at the heart of the West End shopping district. ... There are several meanings for Jaeger (hunter in German): Jaeger is the North American name for the smaller species of the skua family of seabirds. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand...


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History of Fashion Designer Jean Muir (788 words)
Jean Muir was born in London in 1928.
The Jean Muir team took part in the London Fashion Week held in February 2003, and on the left is an outfit from the Winter 2003 collection.
Jean Muir's husband Harry Leuckert is continuing her heritage for the house they founded together.
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