John Cavanagh
Born in
London
UK
About
the designers
John Cavanagh was born in 1914 in Irland.
In the 30's, he went to Paris and joined the house of Edward Molyneux until World War II began when he returned to Ireland.
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The Look
Cavanagh was successful from the start. He approached his work as a couturier with a keen eye for cut and line. He promoted full-skirted, round shouldered looks as effectively as lean, long lines. His 50's designs anticipated the Sack or Chemise Dress which later became so popular.