Paloma Picasso

Born in Paris on April 19, 1949 to Francoise Gilot and Pablo Picasso, she spent her childhood in Paris and the South of France surrounded by artists, and intellectuals.

After attending the Université de Paris in Nanterre, Ms. Picasso became a theatrical costumer and stylist for a Paris theatre production company.

She began producing her own costume jewelry collection which Yves St. Laurent showed in 1969. In 1970 and 1971 she designed for the House of Zolotas, where she perfected her skills, acquiring knowledge of the practical aspects of jewelry production.