Maggy Rouff

Founded in 1896 by Christoff von Drécoll, the fashion house was a favorite of the Austro-Hungarian imperial family.

In 1929, Marguerite Besançon de Wagner opened a new fashion house at 136 avenue des Champs Elysees under the name Maggy Rouff.

[7] Rouff was known for her understated sportswear designs at the beginning of her career, and later for the feminine detailing in her garments such as ruffles, shirring, and the bias cut.

[9] In the 1930s, Rouff headed PAIS (Association pour la Protection des Arts Plastiques et Appliques, also known as the Association pour la Protection des Industries Artistiques Saisonnieres), one of the most important anti-piracy and counterfeiting trade networks in Paris couture, which was founded by Madeleine Vionnet in 1922.

[13] Rouff wrote two books, American Seen Through the Microscope, about her travels in the United States, and Philosophy of Elegance.

Portrait de Maggy Rouff Par Serge Ivanoff, Paris, 1948.
Signature of Maggy Rouff, cut from 1946 publicity for the textiles of Robert Perrier .