The French fashion house Nina Ricci is celebrated for its highly feminine and romantic designs. Founded in 1932 by Italian-born Maria "Nina" Ricci, the brand quickly gained recognition for its graceful silhouettes, delicate fabrics and exquisite craftsmanship. Under the creative direction of Jules François Crahay in the 1950s and 1960s and Gérard Pipart from the 1960s to the 1990s, Nina Ricci reached new heights of success and further enhanced its reputation for timeless elegance and understated glamour.