Sold Archive
1950s Jean Desses Blue and Gold Brocade Dress Suit
This piece has been sold and is preserved here as part of the Circa Vintage archive. It is no longer available to purchase.
1950s demi-couture Jean Dessès gold and blue brocade dress suit. A fabulous ensemble by renowned Parisian couturier and labelled Jean Dessès, Model Boutique Paris. We've not come across this ready-to-wear label before but we strongly suspect this was made-to-order due to the high level of hand finishing and quality of the fabrics.
Absolutely exceptional in every way and fashioned from best quality silk brocade; this raised design is in a floral pattern in a pale cornflower blue and gold combination. The dress is beautifully shaped around the waist and features a waistband shaping detail at the sides. The dress fastens to the rear with the original metal zip and has a classic pencil shaped skirt. The coat is a voluminous duster with elbow length sleeves, side seam pockets and features a wide open collar. You can just see the top of the dress when the ensemble is worn together. The dress is lined in acetate while the coat is lined in a silver satin.
In exceptional vintage condition, no issues of any note and would make a fantastic wedding ensemble. Our model is a UK 6-8 or US 2-4 and this fits her well.
MEASUREMENTS
JACKET
Bust - 46 in. (116.8 cm)
Waist - 51 in. (129.5 cm)
Hip - 46 in. (116.8 cm)
Length - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Shoulders - 19 in. (48.3 cm)
DRESS
Bust - 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Waist - 26 in. (66 cm)
Hip - 35 in. (88.9 cm)
Length - 43.7 in. (111 cm)
Shoulders - 17 in. (43.2 cm)
Absolutely exceptional in every way and fashioned from best quality silk brocade; this raised design is in a floral pattern in a pale cornflower blue and gold combination. The dress is beautifully shaped around the waist and features a waistband shaping detail at the sides. The dress fastens to the rear with the original metal zip and has a classic pencil shaped skirt. The coat is a voluminous duster with elbow length sleeves, side seam pockets and features a wide open collar. You can just see the top of the dress when the ensemble is worn together. The dress is lined in acetate while the coat is lined in a silver satin.
In exceptional vintage condition, no issues of any note and would make a fantastic wedding ensemble. Our model is a UK 6-8 or US 2-4 and this fits her well.
MEASUREMENTS
JACKET
Bust - 46 in. (116.8 cm)
Waist - 51 in. (129.5 cm)
Hip - 46 in. (116.8 cm)
Length - 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Shoulders - 19 in. (48.3 cm)
DRESS
Bust - 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Waist - 26 in. (66 cm)
Hip - 35 in. (88.9 cm)
Length - 43.7 in. (111 cm)
Shoulders - 17 in. (43.2 cm)