Jeanne Paquin

Circa 1954/1956 England Astonishing and rare skirt tailor of the London Paquin House directed by Alan Graham between 1954 and 1956, date of the definitive closure of the Paquin House. Black and cream checked wool tweed skirt and jacket, highlighted with Fuschia gros-grain and navy wool braids. Hollow buttons in openwork gilded metal, adorns the wrists, four fake pockets and the belt of the skirt with side zipper. The House of Paquin is located in Grosvenor Street, London, on the occasion of its acquisition by WORTH in 1954. The jacket, like Madame Chanel, is adorned with the famous chain with flat links for a perfect fit. The similarity with the Coco Chanel’s tailor, immortalized since 1954 is a striking one (see the last two photos). Collection item collected in London. No defects. Excellent condition of color and preservation. Measurement: Equivalent French size 36/38. Jacket: height 51 cm, shoulders 38 cm, sleeves 46 cm, chest 92 cm, waist size 90 cm. Skirt: height 57 cm, waist size 70 cm, hips 91 cm. References: Paquin catalogue, Musée des tissus de Lyon 1989, page 90. Chanel exhibition, Musée Gallièra Paris 2020, similar model from Chanel, tailor worn by Princess Paloa of Belgium, 1961 (last two photos). Jeanne Paquin, one of the oldest French haute couture houses, moved her headquarters to London at 39 Dover Street...

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