Henriette Nigrin

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Mariano Fortuny in his atelier, examining fabric near a Delphos gown, highlighting the intricate pleating technique.

How Did Mariano Fortuny Pleat the Delphos Gown? A History

Despite Mariano Fortuny holding the 1909 patent for the Delphos gown's revolutionary pleating process and its machine, he openly acknowledged Henriette Nigrin as the true inventor of the system.

Rafael Castillo·July 15, 2026