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Jean Desses Haute Couture

1958 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hips: up to 36 inches This incredibly rare Jean Dessès haute couture attributed dress is in beautiful
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1950s French Wedding Dresses

1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Silk Mulberry Silk Swing Jacket
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: Length: 42.5 in. (107.95 cm) Marked Size: 6-8 (US) Bust: 42 in. (106.68 cm) Waist: 48 in. (121.92 cm) Hip: 50 in. (127 cm)
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1950s French Jackets

Vintage 1955 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Black Silk-Chiffon Petal Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
inches Length waist to hem: 32 inches This stunning Jean Desses Paris haute couture dress is in wearable
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1958 Jean Desses Haute-Couture Metallic Lame Abstract Print Dress & Coat
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Desses couture garments are rare, unique and highly collectible. This exquisite ensemble dates
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20th Century French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Jean Dessès haute couture emerald and gold silk brocade evening dress, c. 1962
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite haute couture evening gown by the legendary Jean Dessès, a true marvel from
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1960s Greek Evening Dresses and Gowns

Evening Couture dress by Jean Dessès in black embroidered tulle - France C. 1960
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
by Jean Dessès Haute Couture and dating from the early 1960s. Sleeveless, tight-fitting and sheath
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Jean Dessès '50s Haute Couture Satin Duchesse Princess Coat / Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and lovely haute couture 50’s lilac satin duchesse coat / dress. Fits approx. : US 2-6
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1950s French Opera Coats

Valentino lace beige top body shirt
By Valentino Couture
Located in Bilbao, ES
for Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche before opening his own fashion house on Via Condotti, Rome, in 1959
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

Valentino crepe and chiffon vintage pink dress with golden and swarosky straps
By Valentino Couture
Located in Bilbao, ES
la Couture Parisienne in Paris, he worked for Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche before opening his own
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pencil Skirts

A French Couture Chiffon Cream Evening Dress Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 France Anonymous haute couture evening dress in chiffon and cream silk crepe from the
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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses

A French Couture Chiffon Cream Evening Dress Circa 1970
A French Couture Chiffon Cream Evening Dress Circa 1970
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Vintage 1970 Guy Laroche Couture Embroidered Silk Billow Sleeve Low Plunge Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Guy Laroche Haute Couture numbered silk-chiffon gown dating back to his romantic 1970
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1970s French Wedding Dresses

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Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior House as the lining and label ar...
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1950s French Opera Coats

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
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Size: Equivalent to French size 42-44
Herve Leger Pink Bodycon Dress 1990s
By Herve Léger
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful bight pink fitted dress from master designer Herve Leger in his signature stretch fabric. The dress has spaghetti straps and the body conscious fit he is famous for. It ...
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Alexander McQueen F/W 1997 " It's A Jungle Out There " pinstripe skirt suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Important collectible Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 1997 'It's a Jungle Out There' collection pinstripe jacket and skirt suit. Runway look, the jacket has shoulder pads. The condit...
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1970s HALSTON Cashmere Camel Tan 70s Vintage Dress and Cardigan Sweater Jacket
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
No one did cashmere or beading quite like HALSTON! This chic 1970s HALSTON ensemble consists of a long cashmere cardigan and sleeveless cashmere dress. Simply slips over the head and...
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Vintage 1958 Balenciaga Haute Couture Orange Duchess Satin Swing Coat Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Balenciaga haute couture sunkist orange duchess satin swing coat dating back to his 1958 collection. Cristobal Balenciaga began his life's work in fashion at a very young ag...
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By Prada
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Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1935 France Haute Couture Heavy and long Anonymous Haute Couture coat in micro beads "Sablé de perles" embroidered in the style of Paul Poiret around 1928/1930. Exception...
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Roberto Cavalli runway gown, FW 2002
By Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
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Rare 1950's Jean Dessès Haute Couture Bias Button Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional and rare, circa 1950’s Jean Dessès haute couture bias buttoned evening dress in a black
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Jean Dessès haute couture pink dress, circa 1959
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
A simply stunning piece of haute couture, this Jean Dessès cocktail dress is truly timeless
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean Dessès haute couture pink dress, circa 1965
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of Jean Dessès signature design style, this strapless pink chiffon dress is a
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Done in gorgeous navy blue guipure lace, this strapless Jean Desses cocktail dress features a
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean Desses Haute Couture 2pc Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a two piece black cocktail dress by Jean Desses Haute Couture, from the late 1960's. The
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean Dessès Haute Couture Coat Numbered 9133
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950 France Haute couture coat late 50s by Jean Dessès in shiny black shantung silk. Cut in
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1950s French Coats

Jean Dessès Haute Couture Coat Numbered 9133
Jean Dessès Haute Couture Coat Numbered 9133
Size: Equivalent french size 36-38
Vintage 1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Ivory Silk Chiffon Strapless Draped Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Waist: 24 inches Hips: up to 35 inches This rare Jean Desses Paris haute couture dress is in beautiful
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1950s French Wedding Dresses

1954 Jean Desses Haute-Couture Seafoam Green Pleated Silk-Chiffon Evening Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Desses couture garments are rare, unique and highly collectible. Jean Desses is one of the
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1950s French Evening Gowns

Jean Desses Peach Silk Chiffon Haute Couture Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delicate and beautiful example of Desses' early work. This gown is certainly 'Red Carpet Worthy
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1950s French Evening Gowns

A Black Crepe Couture Coat by Jean Dessès - France Circa 1945-1949
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1949 France Haute Couture Rare Haute Couture evening coat in black silk jersey crepe
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1940s French Coats

1950's Jean Desses Ivory-White Draped Silk Chiffon Back-Fishtail Goddess Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Desses is one of the most important designers of the 20th century and was a designated Haute
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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950's Couture Magenta-Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Strapless Fishtail Dress Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern Haute-Couture. Yaga Plotast
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Hand Detailed Sheer Prada Dress
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
This dress is phenomenally designed. Inspired by the old french houses of Dior and Jean Desses
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gold lamé Brocade Evening Coat by Jean Dessès Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Evening or formal coat by Jean Dessès Haute Couture dating from the late
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1950s French Opera Coats

1955 Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Shelf-Bust Sculpted Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional Jean Desses Haute-Couture custom dress straight from the Düsseldorf exhibition in
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1950's Jean Desses Haute-Couture Black Wool Sculpted Hourglass Dress Ensemble
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1960 Jean Desses Haute-Couture Strapless Red-Roses Floral Satin Trained Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Desses couture garments are rare, unique and highly collectible. This exquisite gown dates
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1960s French Evening Gowns

1958 Jean Desses Demi-Couture Navy Rose-Garden Lace Shelf-Bust Cocktail Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional Jean Desses demi-couture cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. Jean Desses
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Jean Desses Licensed Gold and Purple Silk Flower Print Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
This desirable 1960s silk gold and purple couture dress is by Jean Dessès, a designer celebrated
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1950s French Evening Dresses

A french Summer Set with Jean Dessès Printed Cotton Circa 1960/1965
By Jean Dessès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1965 France Summer skirt and top set in printed cotton by Jean Dessès dating from the
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Nanty - Paris Red Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown a la Jean Desses
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Nanty - Paris Red Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown a la Jean Desses: Nanty was an elite New York
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1960s American Evening Gowns

A Loris Azzaro Haute Couture Evening Dress Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Evening dress in orange silk crepe by Loris Azzaro Haute Couture and dating from
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1980s French Evening Dresses

A Loris Azzaro Haute Couture Evening Dress Circa 1980
A Loris Azzaro Haute Couture Evening Dress Circa 1980
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
signature but who is definitely couture, is closer to models of Pierre Balmain, Jean Dessès or Carven. Very
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955
A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955
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Size: Equivalent Size in French 36
Jean Desses American Collection Silk Faille Coat
By Jean Dessès
Located in New Hope, PA
Paris Couture Designer Jean Desses founded his exclusive American Collection in 1948. These pieces
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1950s American Coats and Outerwear

Rare c1958 Jean Desses Green Silk Elaborate Pleat Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Rockwood, ON
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino black & gold jumpsuit
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/> 1950's- Valentino worked for such notable French designers as Jean Desses and Guy Laroche.
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Valentino jersey one-shoulder gown
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) 1950's- Valentino worked for such notable French designers as Jean Desses and Guy
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20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Valentino 1980's solid sequin sheath
By Valentino, Mario Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
worked for such notable French designers as Jean Desses and Guy Laroche. 1959- Valentino opened a
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

c1968 Guy Laroche Haute Couture Navy Silk Dress Ensemble
By Guy Laroche
Located in Rockwood, ON
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1960s Casual Dresses

Jean Desses Haute Couture Cocktail Dress 1950s
By Jean Dessès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Jean Desses haute couture cocktail dress. Hand constructed multi-layered
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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Jean Desses Haute Couture For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of jean desses haute couture you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have blue, orange, pink and more in stock now. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of jean desses haute couture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Jean Dessès, Valentino Couture and Guy Laroche — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Jean Desses Haute Couture?

On average, a piece of jean desses haute couture on 1stDibs sells for $2,663, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

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