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Jacqueline de Ribes

French socialite and fashion designer, Jacqueline de Ribes was an iconic muse known for her avant-garde style.

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Occupation

French socialite and fashion designer

Born in

Boulogne-Billancourt

Born

July 14, 1929

Zodiac

Cancer

35,234

days lived

96

age at death

Born
July 14, 1929 in 🇫🇷Boulogne-Billancourt
Died
December 30, 2025 in Tolochenaz (aged 96)
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·snake 🐍
Updated Jul 2026

About

Jacqueline, Comtesse de Ribes was a French aristocrat, designer, fashion icon, businesswoman, film producer and philanthropist. She was a member of the International Best Dressed List from 1962 on.

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  • •Jacqueline de Ribes was a renowned muse for many haute couture designers, including Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino Garavani, and Carolina Herrera, who often cited her as an inspiration.
  • •She was a celebrated fashion icon, once described by Cecil Beaton as 'the most photogenic woman in the world' and featured extensively in fashion magazines.
  • •Jacqueline de Ribes was also a successful costume designer, winning an Emmy Award in 1982 for her work on the costume design for the television film 'La Belle Otero'.
  • •She established her own fashion house, Jacqueline de Ribes, in 1983, which gained critical acclaim for its opulent and theatrical designs.
  • •A lifelong patron of the arts, she was deeply involved with the opera and ballet, often hosting lavish events that blended fashion, society, and culture.

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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Dominant Element

Water

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2021
Day 33,540
Age 91

Death

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May 12, 2021

Passed away at the age of 91 in Paris, France.

2013
Day 30,487
Age 83

Published Autobiography

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Jan 1, 2013

Released her autobiography, 'Démodé', sharing her life story and reflections.

2000
Day 25,738
Age 70

Established Banque Ribes

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Jan 1, 2000

Co-founded and managed Banque Ribes, a financial institution.

1993
Day 23,182
Age 63

Produced 'Guelwaar'

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96%
Jan 1, 1993

Produced the critically acclaimed film 'Guelwaar', directed by Ousmane Sembène.

1971
Day 15,146
Age 41

First Collection Presented

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Jan 1, 1971

Her inaugural haute couture collection was presented, marking her official debut as a designer.

1965
Day 12,955
Age 35

Launched Fashion House

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Jan 1, 1965

Established her own fashion house, creating haute couture collections.

1962
Day 11,859
Age 32

Inducted into International Best Dressed List

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96%
Jan 1, 1962

Recognized for her distinctive style and elegance, she was inducted into the International Best Dressed List.

1948
Day 6,745
Age 18

Married Comte Édouard de Ribes

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Jan 1, 1948

Married Édouard, Comte de Ribes, heir to a banking fortune.

1929
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Age 0

Born Jacqueline de Broglie

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Jul 14, 1929

Born Jacqueline Vivienne Marie Thérèse de Broglie in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.