Edward Molyneux
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Edward Molyneux (1891-1974) was one of the 20th-century's leading fashion designers.
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Molyneux studied under the British couturier Lucile. He dressed most of Europe's royalty, British high society, and the likes of Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh. His students included Christian Dior, Pierre Balmain, and Lanvin. Edward opened Studio Molyneux, a high quality ready-to-wear line, in 1964. He retired for good in 1969, but Studio Molyneux continued under the direction of John Tullis (a cousin) until 1977, when it closed.
His portrait hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in London. Much has been written about Captain Edward Molyneux. His 'New Look' was adopted by Dior and continues today.
Molyneux married, in 1923, as her first husband, (Jessie) Muriel Dunsmuir (1890-1951), one of the eight daughters of the Hon. James Dunsmuir, Premier of British Columbia. They divorced in 1924.
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His nephew, Peter Hope Lumley, made fashion publicity his own. He was "the" fashion publicist of the 1970s through 1990s. Peter Hope Lumley's clients included Hardy Amies, Norman Hartnell, Edward Rayne, and Nicholas (Miki) Sekers, all of which received knighthoods under Peter Hope Lumleys direction.
Peter Hope Lumley's grandson, Faizcy Hope Lumley, continues in fashion and designs shirts for women and men.
Hope Lumley also provides archive material for Hardy Amies Plc of Saville Row, London. The trademark 'Molyneux' is owned by a company in France and remains dormant.
