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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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Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Elegant Evening Gown 1960s Gres Dress
By Madame Gres
Located in Berlin, BE
The Eternal Grace of Madame Grès
Germaine Émilie Krebs truly was an artist sculpting silk jersey. Her designs: wearable Art. Gowns that evoked ancient goddesses, pleated with a preci...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 a...
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1950s French Day Dresses
A Madame Grès Woollen Beige Couture Dress (attributed to)- France Circa 1970
By Madame Gres
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970
France
Prototype or parade dress attributed to Madame Grès and dating from the 1970s. Bolduc of white cotton sewn indicating No. 144 to Christine Vicky. Beige wool knit...
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening 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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