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What was Jean Patou famous for?
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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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 Braided & Ruffled Velvet Little Black Dress, Circa 1968
By Jean Patou
Located in Geneva, CH
Perfect for everything from cocktail parties to dinners, this wonderful 60’s Jean Patou “little black dress” has a “dirndl” feel. Constructed in black velvet, the dress features puff...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

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

A Jean Patou Couture Mini Dress by Christian Lacroix Show 1986
By Jean Patou
Located in Toulon, FR
Collection  Spring Summer 1986 France Haute Couture Mini-dress in embroidered beige silk for show from the designer house Jean Patou by Christian...
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1980s French Mini Dresses

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 Winter 1974. Long ruffled dress at the cuffs and at the bottom of the dress. Vermilion silk crepe brocaded with silk and lamé of silver and gold threads representing pine cones. Under-dress in red silk pongee with matching crepe lining. Pleated draped effect for the assembly of the chest who is open in the back and the flounced bottom skirt. Closure of the dress at the back by zip, hook and snap with Couture finish and matching knotted belt...
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1970s French Evening Dresses

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

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