Julia's Dressing Jackets

Worn on the runway with a feminine satin silk dress (see picture 3 / look 33), this Christian Dior Fall-Winter 2007 ready-to wear jacket blends timele...

From the SS1991 "Adam & Eve" collection, Jean Paul Gaultier refreshes the classic "little black jacket" with an unexpected addition of layers of frothy tulle to playfully remind of a...

Nobody else but Karl Lagerfeld could create an unusual and particularly sophisticated version of the timeless waistcoat ! Probably from the 1991 Spring-Summer collection (top model Linda Evangelista wears a slightly different version in the runway show / see picture 13), this waistcoat jacket is tailored from refined metallic tweed (iridescent gold, turquoise and mauve threads are woven in the fabric / see pictures 9 & 10. With its slim-fitting silhouette, this sleeveless vest features two patch pockets and fastens down the front with tree emblematic gold-tome "CC" logo buttons. The matching color mini "CC" silk lining ensures smooth layering, while the signature bottom gold chainlink the perfect fit (see picture 12). Wear it with sharp pants and mules. Fits approx. : US 6-8 (small US 8) / UK 10-12 (small UK 12) / FR 38-40 (small FR 40) / IT 42-44 (small IT 44) Measurements : Width (shoulder to shoulder) approx. 39 cm (15.35 inches) Width (armpit to armpit) approx. 45 cm (17.72 inches) Bottom width (from one seam to the other seam when the waistcoat is fasten) approx. 43 cm (16.93 inches) Length (shoulder to hem) approx. 45.5 cm (17.91 inches) Total length approx. 51.5 cm (20.28 inches) This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold. Credit photos : Picture n° 13 -> top model Linda Evangelista via Vogue Runway / Condé Nast Archive at the Chanel Spring-Summer 1991 fashion...

Jean Paul Gaultier's creations always have this unexpected twist that make them both recognizable and unique. Made of navy wool (49%) and rayon (51%), this double-breasted blazer features a daring open back and slits along the sleeves that create an elegant cape effect. Worn as a blazer or a mini mini dress, this vintage Jean Paul Gaultier piece has peaked lapels, faux pockets and covered buttons. The lining is printed in it's iconic classic Breton stripes...

Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...

The iconic Dolce & Gabbana 1992 "La Dolce Vita" Spring-Summer collection was all about supermodels, sparkle, lingerie as outwear and solid colors (black, ...

Made of a deep purple ribbed wool jersey, this early 70's YSL jacket combines sleek tailoring and relaxed fit. Shirt collar, it fastens with six glossy buttons down the front and has...

Part of the permanent collection of the Palais Galliera - The City of Paris Fashion Museum (see pictures 2 & 3), this 1964 Spring-Summer haute couture skirt suit is currently on display at their "Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto" exhibition (see pictures 4, 5 & 6). You can also admire this beautiful couture skirt suit in a podcast illustrating the legendary "Tailleur Chanel...