Maison Virot was directed by Mrs VIROT, a celebrate French designer who began her career as a milliner assistant, established her own house around 1860. Empress Eugenie soon became a client, and established the House of Virot in 12, rue de la Paix, not far from the famous designer C.F. WORTH and as one of the most sought after designers in Paris. Preeminent couturiers used her designs to complement their collections.