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Vogue Paris Original 1189; ca. 1962; Jean Dessès - Evening Dress. Sleeveless dress in two lengths has easy skirt and high waisted bodice front below square neckline. Back panel hangs free from the bloused back. Bow tied half belt. Featured in Vogue Patterns Catalog, November 1962 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]
This Jean Desses dress is composed of a black chiffon and features velvet dot accents. The dress has a draped neckline and shoulders to the waist. Comes with a slip. There is a side zipper closure. In excellent condition. Made in France. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal accuracy. The size listed in the description box is an estimation. Measurements (Approximately) Length: 44" Bust: 31" Waist: 28" Hip: 34"
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What were the 'must have' dresses in 1954 ? - 1950s fashion report for Glamourdaze.com - originally published by L'officiel-de-la-mode examines the spring /summer gowns from Christian Dior, Hubert Givenchy, Jean Patou and Jean Desses
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Photographed by Mark Shaw for a November 1953 issue of LIFE, Viky Reynaud models a draped chiffon gown and jeweled collar by classic Parisian designer Dessès. She stands in Desses' two story apartment, which was formerly occupied by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the tower builder. 22" x 22" image on 24" x 36" paper, Edition of 30. All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemϋhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in 4 sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out.
✦ Circa: LATE 1950s ✦ Details: THREE STYLE VARIATION COAT by VOGUE – DESIGNER: JEAN DESSES ✦ Size/Measurements(Inches): ~ Size: 14 ~ Bust: 34″ ~ Waist: 26″ ~ Hip: 36″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale Pattern Pieces ready to cut with full instructions included. Reproduced on high quality 50 gm paper with black ink, durable and easier for reuse. Printed by a Professional Printing Company. ~ With this product comes an accompanying ‘Booklet’ and inside the Booklet it includes: ~ A 2-page Instructions and Illustrations on ‘How to Adjust Your pattern to your Personal Measurement.’ ~ Personal Measurement Chart ~ Body Form Illustrations ~ Fitting Checklist ~ Metric Equivalency Chart ~ Note Pages ~ Fabric Worksheet ~ Garment History Page ~ ‘Grandma Told Me’ – Historical facts related to that year or era ~ WOVEN SEW-IN-LABEL ~ We have THREE PATTERN OFFERS: 1 – Select 6 patterns, only pay for 5 = 1 FREE 2 – Select 13 patterns, only pay for 10 = 3 FREE 3 – Select 27 patterns, only pay for 20 = 7 FREE (FREE pattern/s are the lowest price of your selection)
This rare haute couture 1950s silk mulberry swing jacket is by Paris fashion house Jean Dessès and is of beautiful quality with a timelessly elegant aesthetic. In truly excellent, gently worn condition, this piece has aged well with no faults of any note. It features wide set three quarter length sleeves, a lapel collar and is designed to be worn open without fastenings. The rich toned silk flares out generously from the bust and from shoulders at the reverse of the jacket to create a full circle swing, with a central inwards facing pleat to direct the fluidity of movement between the shoulder blades. It is immaculately lined throughout in matching mulberry silk organza lining. Beautifully versatile, would best suit sizes US size 2-8, UK size 6-12. BUST 42 in. (106.68 cm) WAIST 48 in. (121.92 cm) HIP 50 in. (127 cm) LENGTH 42.5 in. (107.95 cm)
Vintage 1950's Vogue Paris Original sewing pattern features designer Jean Dessès. Misses' One Piece Dress Slim skirt joins the bodice at the side front and across back waistline. Center back zipper closing below high round neckline. Pleated or contour belt passes through the looped extension of the bodice front. Below and above elbow length sleeves with detachable under cuffs. Misses' Size 14; Bust 34; Waist 26; Hip 36. Pattern is cut, counted and complete. Envelope is in fair condition; several short edge cracks; one larger, neatly mended tear; color aging. Pattern pieces are color aged. Undated 1950's. Stored and shipped in a clear, resealable, archival envelope and backing board. Reminder: This is a manufactured, original pattern. Not a copy or PDF. This is a paper sewing pattern and not an actual garment.
Right now in Paris, at Les Arts Décoratifs, you can see the LACMA-organized exhibition Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700–1915, which originally ran at LACMA in 2010. That show is centered around a major collection acquired by LACMA a few years ago; now, the museum has just made another major acquisition that picks up roughly where the last left off. We have just added 158 examples of couture objects dating from 1880 to 2008.
BIG NEWS!!! After 23 years, our website, TheFROCK.com, has had a makeover. Check out the new site, and join our mailing list for new arrivals. Vintage Jean Dessès wine colored silk chiffon dress with red and dark pink silk taffeta trims that serpentine over the shoulders, around the waist, and down the back. Hidden rear metal zip with hooks and eyes behind a pair of taffeta bows. Measures bust 34.5”, waist 27”, length 60“. Condition is excellent. Layaway is available. ALL DELIVERY DATES mentioned by Etsy are ESTIMATES, no delivery date or range is guaranteed, though most of our orders arrive ahead of estimate. And of course, when shopping during a pandemic, international and perhaps some domestic shipments may also take longer to arrive. Please only order if you agree to wait for a delivery that is en route, or until a USPS investigation determines otherwise. See shipping section of our policies for complete shipping information. IF YOU ARE PURCHASING FUR FROM OUTSIDE THE US, before buying a vintage fur garment internationally (outside the US), please be certain you are legally allowed to import the fur type into your country, as buyers are liable for the cost of a refused or confiscated shipment. Please use the Policies link for additional details. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFrockDotCom?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count#policies Please see ALL shop policies before purchase as our standard abbreviated return info may not be relevant in some countries. See the two location specific “Returns and Exchanges” portions of our FAQs (found in every listing, as well as our general shop policies), including information for returns from the European Union. Thank you for visiting our Etsy shop, please also visit our website at www.TheFrock.com. Layaway and global shipping available. We are not able to satisfy requests for additional photos, please contact us with any other inquiries. The homepage of our Etsy store is: www.etsy.com/shop/TheFrockDotCom And our broad collection is found on our website: www.TheFrock.com To be included in our site’s mailing list (we won’t barrage you with frequent email), use the CONTACT form at: www.thefrock.com
A simply stunning piece of haute couture, this Jean Dessès cocktail dress is truly timeless. Constructed in a vivid shade of fuchsia pink chiffon, the front of the dress is horizontally pleated from the bust to the hem, while an internal boned corset adds structure. Panels of chiffon to the rear of bust and waist, cascade down the back to create a full, flowing skirt, while a cowled shawl falls across the top of the back and can be worn on the head for added drama. Constructed in fuchsia pink chiffon Zip and hook and eye fastenings to the rear of the dress Unlabelled but carrying the William Vintage guarantee of Oscar de la Renta Excellent condition with the original boning and lining Professionally dry cleaned and ozone-treated Inspected by a couture-trained seamstress All vintage items have been previously worn, gentle signs of wear are an inherent part of the piece Bust: 88cm Waist: 62cm Hip: 106cm Length: 113cm We estimate this piece to be a UK size XS
