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Jacques Fath was famous for his fashion designs. In fact, he was one of the most influential designers working in Paris during the postwar period. Fath founded his maison, Jacques Fath Paris, in 1937. During the 1940s, his eveningwear, which often featured bold asymmetrical tailoring, became widely known. His pieces were so celebrated that Rita Hayworth commissioned him to design the gown she wore for her wedding with Prince Ali Khan in 1949. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jacques Fath apparel and accessories.
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Jacques Fath 1940's Blue Taffeta Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in Sharon, CT
Cobalt Blue checkered silk taffeta dress and jacket. Jacket has collar of organza and attached organza bow ties on the sleeves. Blue slip appears to be synthetic fabric. The skirt i...
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
By Jacques Fath
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960
France
Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture. The whalebone bustier with a large plunging neckline is held b...
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...
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1940s Evening Gowns
1949 S/S JACQUES FATH Black & White Gingham Fan Back Peplum Afternoon Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Thiensville, WI
Incredibly rare Jacques Fath black and white cotton gingham dress from his Spring-Summer 1949 American collection for Joseph Halpert. Impeccably tailored fan-tail bustle back with pe...
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1940s Informal Dresses
S/S 1997 Jacques Fath Runway Orange Leopard Print Halterneck Mini Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a divine orange Jacques Fath leopard print mini dress. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this sensational dress made a memorable entrance in pink as look 1 on the ru...
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1990s French Mini Dresses
1998 Runway Jacques Fath Black Silk Lacework Jacket
By Jacques Fath
Located in London, GB
This documented Jacques Fath black cocktail jacket is from the Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection of 1998. It has wide pointed lapels and is cut from a thick woven black faille sil...
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