The "last queen of Paris" Jacqueline de Rib died.

The stylist and fashion designer known as the "last queen of Paris", Jacqueline de Rib died at the age of 96. This was reported by the French newspaper Le Figaro on December 31.

"Known as the 'last queen of Paris,' Countess Jacqueline de Rib, a stylist, businesswoman, high society figure and symbol of Parisian elegance, especially in the United States, has died at the age of 96," the publication says.

De Rib was included in the list of the most elegantly dressed women in the world in 1956. She managed to work in design and journalism, and then created her own fashion house with the support of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Her first collection was highly appreciated by the international press. This allowed de Rib to make the USA its main market. Her fashion house was closed in 1995 due to the fashion designer's health condition.

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