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Jean Patou was famous for his work as a fashion designer. He was the founder of the Patou brand. His family's business was tanning and furs. He worked with his uncle in Normandy, France, then moved to Paris in 1910, intent on becoming a couturier. He succeeded in 1914. Patou was widely known for his comfortable sportswear that frequently featured clean, minimalistic lines. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Jean Patou apparel and accessories.
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1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
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1960s French Skirt Suits
$1,780 Sale Price
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Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Cashmere and White Mink Jacket, Mid 20th C
By Jean Patou, Marc Bohan
Located in New Hope, PA
The softest black cashmere is combined with the most supple white mink in this numbered haute couture jacket from Jean Patou. The low cut neckline is wrapped with a generous white mi...
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Mid-20th Century French Jackets
$625 Sale Price
50% Off
Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...
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1960s French Pleated Skirts
Jean Patou Vintage 1960s Wool 3-Piece Belt, Wrap & Dress Ensemble
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning Jean Patou ensemble in luxurious medium weight gray wool featuring a sleeveless maxi dress, matching belt and matching wrap. Gorgeous quality and construction. All pieces ca...
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
JEAN PATOU c.1970's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 3 Pc Velvet Collar Wrap Cape Dress Gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Patou
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1970's Jean Patou by Jean Paul Gaultier three piece black and red silk velvet collar, cape/wrap and evening gown set. Bias cut column maxi dress. High halter neckline with ...
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1970s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
A Jean Patou French Couture Dress Numbered 98427 in Lamé Crepe Collection 1974
By Jean Patou
Located in Toulon, FR
Collection Autumn Winter 1974
France Haute Couture
Evening or cocktail dress in gold and silver lamé red silk crepe from the famous design house Jean Patou from the collection Autumn...
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