Vargas Ochagavía Explained

Vargas Ochagavía
Industry:Fashion
Location City:Madrid
Location Country:Spain

Vargas Ochagavía was a Spanish haute couture firm made up by couturiers Jesús Vargas (1913-n.a.) and Emilio Ochagavía (1922-1996). The firm opened in 1946, presented its first collection in 1948 and was running until 1987.[1] It was a member of the until 1970.[2]

Their garments were dressed by actresses such as Sara Montiel, Celia Gámez, Carmen Sevilla, Paquita Rico and Sophia Loren and socialites like Fabiola de Mora y Aragón.[3]

They also worked for films such as Death of a Cyclist (1955), The Violet Seller (1958), Where Are You Going, Alfonso XII? (1958), Cabriola (1965), Más bonita que ninguna (1965) and Esa mujer (1969).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Palau de la Virreina. Spain, 50 Years of Fashion. 1988. City Council of Barcelona. 84-7609-193-1. 60. es.
  2. Web site: Museum of Garment. Spanish Haute Couture. June 14, 2020.
  3. Web site: Calzadilla, Paloma. Museum of Garment. Design of the Month: February 2017 - Vargas Ochagavía evening dress, 1974. February 2017. June 14, 2020. es.