Joanna Lumley: How underrated Jean Muir gave me my modelling start in the 1960s
The British designer is being honoured with one of English Heritage s famous blue plaques, to be unveiled by her favourite model – Lumley
26 June 2021 • 6:00am
Jean Muir has been called one of the finest dressmakers Britain has ever produced
Credit: Paul Grover for the Telegraph / National Museum Scotland
Could there be a better moment for a Jean Muir revival? With exceptionally good antennae, English Heritage are honouring her with one of their famous blue plaques, outside her HQ at 22 Bruton Street in London’s Mayfair. It will be unveiled by none other than her favourite model, Joanna Lumley, who says she’ll be wearing one of her favourite vintage Muir pieces for the occasion - a navy wool coat.