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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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A Jacques Fath Couture Printed Silk Gown Number 00057 with provenance Circa 2000
By Jacques Fath
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2000
France
Nice Fresh evening dress in silk organza printed with black polka dots from the designer house Jacques Fath, from the wardrobe of Princess Diane of France Circa 200...
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses
1950's JACQUES FATH for Joseph Halpert navy blue satin coat dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and stunning navy blue satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the early 1950's. Tailored through the waist with a softly structured silhouet...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
Jacques Fath dress by Tom Van Lingen Summer 1993
By Jacques Fath
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JACQUES FATH - 1993 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Tom van Lingen.
Organza dress with tartan-style pattern in yellow, black, and white tones....
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Jacques Fath red leopard print silk evening coat, fw 1992
By Jacques Fath
Located in London, GB
Jacques Fath red leopard print silk evening opera coat with quilted interior and large button fastenings.
Fall-Winter 1992
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1990s French Opera Coats
S/S 1997 Jacques Fath Runway Orange Leopard Print Halterneck Mini Dress 38FR/6US
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This orange leopard-print mini dress from Jacques Fath’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection captures the effortless glamour of late-’90s French demi-couture. A pink version debuted on the...
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