Gérard Pipart

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1968 Nina Ricci evening dress, designed by Pipart

Gérard Pipart (25 December 1933 – 28 June 2013) was a French fashion designer, and was the creative director at Nina Ricci for more than 30 years.

Pipart was born in Paris, France.[1] He began his career aged 16 at Pierre Balmain, and worked for Givenchy, Jean Patou, and Chloé.[2]

He became chief designer/creative director at Nina Ricci in 1964.[3] He continued in this role until 1998, when Puig purchased the brand and dropped the couture line.[4]

Pipart died on 28 June 2013.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Artists". NGV. Victoria State Government. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  2. ^ FashionUnited (1 July 2013). "Couture designer Gérard Pipart dies". FashionUnited. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  3. ^ Pipart, Gérard; Ricci, Nina (1968), Evening dress, retrieved 9 October 2025
  4. ^ Wynne, Alex (29 June 2013). "Former Nina Ricci Couture Designer Gérard Pipart Dies". WWD. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  5. ^ Kilcooley-O'Halloran, Scarlett (1 July 2013). "Gerard Pipart Dies". British Vogue. Retrieved 9 October 2025.