A Parisian Visionary: Main Rousseau Bocher and the Legacy of Timeless Elegance Main Rousseau Bocher (1890-1976), an American couturier who defied convention and established himself as a singular voice in the haute couture landscape, remains an intriguing figure in 20th-century fashion history. Born in Chicago amidst burgeoning industrialization, Bocher’s journey to Parisian fame began with studies at Lewis Institute and the Chicago Ac…