'Fashionista' who popularised women's trousers in UK turns 110

Marie Pevovar marked the milestone in style at Knights Court Nursing Home, in High Street, Edgware, today, Tuesday September 27.

The youngest of five siblings, Marie came from humble beginnings, living with her parents until her marriage to her husband Mannie.

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  Marie. Picture: Knights Court Nursing Home (Image: Knights Court Nursing Home)
  Marie was in the “rag trade” most of her life and tells stories, especially to her granddaughter Lisa, of how she was known as a fashionista.

The young couple moved to Potters Bar where they had their son David, raising him there and later in the West End, where they established a garment business.

The carer added that Marie claims to have help popularise trousers for women in the UK after seeing them on a trip to the south of France and making them the top selling item for her family business.

Lead activities co-ordinator at the home Raj Sheth said: “We are so buzzing. Most of my last few days have been spent going towards putting the party together, we’ve even got a live singer.

“We’ve never had someone turn 110 before. It's going to be a banquet fit for a queen.”

Marie, Rajeshri Sheth, Mrs Singh. Picture: Knights Court Nursing Home (Image: Knights Court Nursing Home)At 110 Marie will be classed as a supercentenarian and the home have speculated that she may be the oldest person living in the borough of Harrow.

The party featured a visit from mayors Ann Moore and Janet Mote, cake, tea, and live music for all the residents, who were looking forward to the “highlight of the home” event.

Natalie St Lewis. Picture: Knights Court Nursing Home (Image: Knights Court Nursing Home)

Raj added: “It’s been an honour and a privilege providing Marie with the loving and passionate care in these later parts of her life, whilst trying to make her stay here at Knight Court fun and enjoyable and creating a safe and compassionate environment.”

Marie was admitted to Knights Court Nursing Home in 2015 with mobility issues and staff said it has been a “privilege” to attend to her care ever since.