1889 - Lucien Lelong was a French fashion designer born in Paris, France. He was well-known for beautiful fabrics and understated dresses and evening wear.
1905 - 1991 - Married and divorced twice, his second wife was Princess Natalie Paley, a daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia .
1910 - He trained at the Hautes Etudes de Commerciales, Paris and opened his own business.
1930 - He designed tight-waisted, full-skirted dresses reminiscent of the upcoming New Look of Dior.
1905 - 1991 - Married and divorced twice, his second wife was Princess Natalie Paley, a daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia .
1958 - Died this year at the age of 79 years old.
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