Jean Dessès Coats and Outerwear

Circa 1955-1960 France Evening or formal coat by Jean Dessès Haute Couture dating from the late 1950s. Loose fit, flared at the bottom with long sleeves...

Circa 1945-1949 France Haute Couture Rare Haute Couture evening coat in black silk jersey crepe by the Parisian house Jean Dessès made at the end of the Second World War. Flared cut with raglan sleeves very slightly shouldered, open front with thin matching belt to tie in front or back. Two side pockets curved and highlighted with braids of silk passementerie applied. Beautiful molding work with paisley design under the pockets recalling the technique of Italian Trappunto or French Boutis...

Circa 1950 France Haute couture coat late 50s by Jean Dessès in shiny black shantung silk. Cut in the continuity of the 1960s trapezoidal line. Two folded...

Paris Couture Designer Jean Desses founded his exclusive American Collection in 1948. These pieces were manufactured in the United States by I. M. Bagedonow and an example is in the permanent collection of The costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum. The licensing agreement helped to revive French Couture Houses after the devastation of World War II. It also cut down o the piracy of Haute Couture designs. This coat dates from the 1950's and it is made from silk faille...