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What fabric did Madame Grès use?
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Madame Alix Grès, birth name Germaine Emilie Krebs, is considered a sculptor of fabric and enjoyed working with silk jersey She also used other fabrics such as faille, fine wool, broacaded silks and many others. She has often been quoted as saying that she originally wanted to be a sculptor. Shop a selection of Madame Grès pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris
By Madame Gres
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress ( or wedding dress ) with shell pattern. Zip in the middle back + hook&eye.
Silk lining. Could be a show or commercial sample because i...
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses
A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953
By Madame Gres
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1953. France
Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very ar...
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1950s French Day Dresses
A Velvet Chasuble dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1980
By Madame Gres
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France
Elegant black silk velvet Chasuble evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) dating from the 1980s. Minimalist Chasuble cut with two large triangul...
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Madame Grès Haute Couture Tomato Red Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s
By Madame Gres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Creatively constructed dress by the fabulous Madame Grès. Vibrant tomato red silk twill knee length cocktail dress. Intricate darting and seam-work make for a unique silhouette. Mini...
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20th Century Cocktail Dresses
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Sublime MADAME GRÉS Ivory Satin textured Cream Vintage pencil Skirt
By Madame Gres
Located in Sheffield, GB
An Opulent Vintage Satin skirt by French couturier MADAME GRÉS.
Featuring a fascinating textured cream satin jacquard, high waist band with concealed zip closure at the back, fully ...
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