Boué Soeurs
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Founder | Sylvie Montegut, Baronne Jeanne d'Etreillis |
| Defunct | 1957 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Area served | France, United States |
| Products | Women's clothing, evening gowns, bridal wear, frocks, lingerie, camisoles |
Boué Soeurs was a prominent French fashion house that operated between 1899 and 1957. It was established by the sisters Madame Sylvie Montegut and Baronne Jeanne d'Etreillis, who used their birth surname, Boué, for the brand.
History
From an early age, Sylvie and Jeanne Boué exhibited a strong enthusiasm for fashion design. In a 1922 publication of Arts & Decoration, Jeanne recounted their youthful fascination with luxurious fabrics and garment creation.
Their inaugural boutique launched in 1899 on Rue de la Paix in Paris, specializing in women's clothing such as evening gowns, bridal wear, frocks, lingerie, and camisoles. The brand's international reach was extended by Baronne d'Etreillis when she inaugurated a second store in New York City in 1915.
Style
Boué Soeurs gained acclaim for its intricate and feminine creations, utilizing premium materials like Alençon and Duchesse lace, detailed embroidery, ribbon embellishments, as well as gold and silver fabrics. In the 1920s, their evening gowns were priced between $145 and $150, while pieces crafted from rare materials could cost as much as $2,000. The house also crafted refined robe de style dresses—a silhouette made famous by Jeanne Lanvin—which remained part of their collection through the 1940s.