The introduction of Marc Bohan

One of the French designers
Born: Marc Roger Maurice Louis Bohan in Paris, 22 August 1926.
Education: Studied at the Lycée Lakanal, Sceaux, 1940-44.
Family: Married Dominique Gaborit in 1950 (died, 1962); married Huguette Rinjonneau (died); daughter: Marie-Anne.
Career: Assistant designer in Paris to Robert Piguet, 1945-49, and to Molyneux, 1949-51; designer, Madeleine de Rauch, Paris, 1952; briefly opened own Paris salon, produced one collection, 1953; head designer for couture, Maison Patou, Paris, 1954-58; designer, Dior, London, 1958-60; head designer and art director, Dior, Paris, 1960-89; fashion director, Norman Hartnell, London, 1990-92.
Awards: Sports Illustrated Designer of the Year award, 1963; Schiffli Lace and Embroidery Institute award, 1963; named Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, 1979; Ordre de Saint