Simone

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-19

Identity

Seamstress or dressmaker who handles alterations and fittings for Marie's clothing, including pieces from prestigious fashion houses like Worth.

Diary References

1874

• February 11: Brings the robes that are "superbes" for the Filimonoff wedding
• February 19: Marie takes her new white dress from Worth to Simone for alterations
• March 19: Marie complains: "Simone m'ennuie plus que tout, elle me fait tellement attendre" (Simone annoys me more than anything, she makes me wait so much)

Context

• Professional seamstress serving wealthy clientele in Nice
• Handles high-end fashion including Worth creations
• Essential part of the fashion infrastructure for international aristocracy
• Provides fitting and alteration services for designer clothing
• Trusted with expensive and delicate fabrics