Vive interviews JEAN DE MOUY, Third chairman of the board of Jean Patou, grandnephew of the founder, Jean Patou and grandson of M. Raymond Barbas, the second chairman of the company and husband of Madeleine Barbas, Patou's sister.

Jean de Mouy is the third Chairman of the Board of Jean Patou, Paris, France. He is the grand-nephew of Jean Patou, founder of the company, and grandson of Mr. Raymond Barbas, the second Chairman of the company. For the third generation, the great couture house remains firmly guided by a member of the Patou family.

In his early years, Jean de Mouy demonstrated a keen interest in the arts - drawing, painting and wood sculpture. Yet, he also understood that one day he would inherit the family business of Jean Patou, eventually becoming the head of the company and assuming a responsibility to be taken with the utmost seriousness. He joined Jean Patou at the age of 19.

To prepare for what would be a challenging future, he studied business administration and obtained the knowledge and expertise required to direct the full spectrum of the company's couture and perfume departments. When he assumed the post of Chairman of the Board in 1980, he not only inherited a great company, but a great tradition - one that made the Jean Patou label synonymous with elegant couture designs and fabulous fragrances.

Under the guidance of Jean de Mouy, the high standards of quality for all Jean Patou products - fragrance and Haute Couture fashion - have been strictly maintained. His creative management and sharp instincts have insured that the unique inspiration and progressive sensibilities for which the House of Patou has always been recognized, continue to make a distinctive mark in the world of fashion and fragrance.