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Jean Desses Haute Couture

1958 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hips: up to 36 inches This incredibly rare Jean Dessès haute couture attributed dress is in beautiful
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1950s French Wedding Dresses

1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Silk Mulberry Silk Swing Jacket
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: Length: 42.5 in. (107.95 cm) Marked Size: 6-8 (US) Bust: 42 in. (106.68 cm) Waist: 48 in. (121.92 cm) Hip: 50 in. (127 cm)
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1950s French Jackets

Vintage 1955 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Black Silk-Chiffon Petal Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches Length waist to hem: 32 inches This stunning Jean Desses Paris haute couture dress is in wearable
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1958 Jean Desses Haute-Couture Metallic Lame Abstract Print Dress & Coat
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Desses couture garments are rare, unique and highly collectible. This exquisite ensemble dates
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20th Century French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Jean Dessès haute couture emerald and gold silk brocade evening dress, c. 1962
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite haute couture evening gown by the legendary Jean Dessès, a true marvel from
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1960s Greek Evening Dresses and Gowns

Evening Couture dress by Jean Dessès in black embroidered tulle - France C. 1960
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
by Jean Dessès Haute Couture and dating from the early 1960s. Sleeveless, tight-fitting and sheath
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Jean Dessès '50s Haute Couture Satin Duchesse Princess Coat / Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and lovely haute couture 50’s lilac satin duchesse coat / dress. Fits approx. : US 2-6
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1950s French Opera Coats

Valentino lace beige top body shirt
By Valentino Couture
Located in Bilbao, ES
for Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche before opening his own fashion house on Via Condotti, Rome, in 1959
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Valentino crepe and chiffon vintage pink dress with golden and swarosky straps
By Valentino Couture
Located in Bilbao, ES
la Couture Parisienne in Paris, he worked for Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche before opening his own
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A French Couture Chiffon Cream Evening Dress Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 France Anonymous haute couture evening dress in chiffon and cream silk crepe from the
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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses

A French Couture Chiffon Cream Evening Dress Circa 1970
A French Couture Chiffon Cream Evening Dress Circa 1970
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Vintage 1970 Guy Laroche Couture Embroidered Silk Billow Sleeve Low Plunge Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Guy Laroche Haute Couture numbered silk-chiffon gown dating back to his romantic 1970
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1970s French Wedding Dresses

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This 1990's Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld denim set is the epitome of 90's Chanel. Strapless top with contrasting white denim trim and navy blue trop stitching. The top has interior bonin...
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By Jean Dessès
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional and rare, circa 1950’s Jean Dessès haute couture bias buttoned evening dress in a black
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Jean Dessès haute couture pink dress, circa 1959
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Jean Dessès haute couture pink dress, circa 1965
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A stunning example of Jean Dessès signature design style, this strapless pink chiffon dress is a
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Done in gorgeous navy blue guipure lace, this strapless Jean Desses cocktail dress features a
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Jean Desses Haute Couture 2pc Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
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This is a two piece black cocktail dress by Jean Desses Haute Couture, from the late 1960's. The
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Jean Dessès Haute Couture Coat Numbered 9133
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 France Haute couture coat late 50s by Jean Dessès in shiny black shantung silk. Cut in
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Vintage 1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Ivory Silk Chiffon Strapless Draped Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Waist: 24 inches Hips: up to 35 inches This rare Jean Desses Paris haute couture dress is in beautiful
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1954 Jean Desses Haute-Couture Seafoam Green Pleated Silk-Chiffon Evening Gown
By Jean Dessès
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Jean Desses Peach Silk Chiffon Haute Couture Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delicate and beautiful example of Desses' early work. This gown is certainly 'Red Carpet Worthy
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1950s French Evening Gowns

A Black Crepe Couture Coat by Jean Dessès - France Circa 1945-1949
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1949 France Haute Couture Rare Haute Couture evening coat in black silk jersey crepe
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1940s French Coats

1950's Jean Desses Ivory-White Draped Silk Chiffon Back-Fishtail Goddess Dress
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1950's Couture Magenta-Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Strapless Fishtail Dress Gown
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Hand Detailed Sheer Prada Dress
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
This dress is phenomenally designed. Inspired by the old french houses of Dior and Jean Desses
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gold lamé Brocade Evening Coat by Jean Dessès Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
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1955 Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Shelf-Bust Sculpted Dress
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Exceptional Jean Desses Haute-Couture custom dress straight from the Düsseldorf exhibition in
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1950's Jean Desses Haute-Couture Black Wool Sculpted Hourglass Dress Ensemble
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1960 Jean Desses Haute-Couture Strapless Red-Roses Floral Satin Trained Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1960s French Evening Gowns

1958 Jean Desses Demi-Couture Navy Rose-Garden Lace Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional Jean Desses demi-couture cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. Jean Desses
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1960s Jean Desses Licensed Gold and Purple Silk Flower Print Dress
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Located in London, GB
This desirable 1960s silk gold and purple couture dress is by Jean Dessès, a designer celebrated
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A french Summer Set with Jean Dessès Printed Cotton Circa 1960/1965
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1965 France Summer skirt and top set in printed cotton by Jean Dessès dating from the
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1960s Nanty - Paris Red Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown a la Jean Desses
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Nanty - Paris Red Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown a la Jean Desses: Nanty was an elite New York
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A Loris Azzaro Haute Couture Evening Dress Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Evening dress in orange silk crepe by Loris Azzaro Haute Couture and dating from
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A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
signature but who is definitely couture, is closer to models of Pierre Balmain, Jean Dessès or Carven. Very
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Jean Desses American Collection Silk Faille Coat
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Jean Desses Haute Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of jean desses haute couture you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have blue, orange, pink and more in stock now. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of jean desses haute couture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Jean Dessès, Valentino Couture and Guy Laroche — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Jean Desses Haute Couture?

On average, a piece of jean desses haute couture on 1stDibs sells for $2,663, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

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