The Queen of Lingerie
With more than 30 years of intimate apparel business experience, Patricia launched her career in the US consulting with Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Patricia brought her broad European expertise to high end American retailers, filling a void in the American market regarding expensive lingerie. With her expertise in Europe where she was a shoe designer, based in Paris, Milan and then London, she developed equally a market sense for high-end lingerie in United States where she saw a void in the market, and saw there an opportunity. Patricia with a French inspired philosophy perseverance and extraordinary “savoir faire” inspired buyers and customers alike that it was more rewarding to buy pricier high quality lingerie that would wear well longer better and make a woman feel “ Sensual and Beautiful”! |
Through countless seminar to teach fit, quality…to department and independent stores she convinced more and more people of her approach.
She extended this philosophy and impeccable work ethic to “Cosabella” for over 30 years helping the company to build their business from inception with advice marketing savvy and anticipating market’s demand thereby contributing to Cosabella’s extraordinary success and launched them to an elite brand name!
"She is undoubtedly the best representative in the business. She also has an excellent sense for fashion and is quick to identify the next hot product. Beyond the business lady, there is also a wonderful, warm, sensitive woman who has a real passion for life.”
–Carola Di Iorio, Managing Director of Lou.
Patricia Marquis has been a mentor to the Otis School of Design students on many projects . She works closely with the students from her initial direction given to the students on her team throughout the design process, fittings and final completion of the garment on each project.
Her enthusiasm, knowledge and generous contribution of time and talent are extremely important and valuable to the students. She was honored by Otis for her lingerie design contributions for four years in a row!
She brings real life business ingenuity to the students and keen awareness of the current fashion trends that make all of her projects very special.
At the close of our academic year, the work produced by our students under the guidance of our mentors is shown at the annual Scholarship Benefit Show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Benefit raises scholarship money for students in all majors at the College. The sold out event includes retailers, designers, celebrities and press.
Patricia possesses an impeccable attention to detail and her business acumen is excellent! And she has pioneered many aspects of the lingerie biz!
She extended this philosophy and impeccable work ethic to “Cosabella” for over 30 years helping the company to build their business from inception with advice marketing savvy and anticipating market’s demand thereby contributing to Cosabella’s extraordinary success and launched them to an elite brand name!
"She is undoubtedly the best representative in the business. She also has an excellent sense for fashion and is quick to identify the next hot product. Beyond the business lady, there is also a wonderful, warm, sensitive woman who has a real passion for life.”
–Carola Di Iorio, Managing Director of Lou.
Patricia Marquis has been a mentor to the Otis School of Design students on many projects . She works closely with the students from her initial direction given to the students on her team throughout the design process, fittings and final completion of the garment on each project.
Her enthusiasm, knowledge and generous contribution of time and talent are extremely important and valuable to the students. She was honored by Otis for her lingerie design contributions for four years in a row!
She brings real life business ingenuity to the students and keen awareness of the current fashion trends that make all of her projects very special.
At the close of our academic year, the work produced by our students under the guidance of our mentors is shown at the annual Scholarship Benefit Show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Benefit raises scholarship money for students in all majors at the College. The sold out event includes retailers, designers, celebrities and press.
Patricia possesses an impeccable attention to detail and her business acumen is excellent! And she has pioneered many aspects of the lingerie biz!