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Jacques Cassia Haute Couture Taupe Brocade Corolle Tulip Skirt Dress - S, 1960s
$2,250
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Though his work has only recently begun to be appreciated, Lebanese designer Jacques Cassia was a familiar face among the jet-setting haute monde in the 1960s and 70s. This dress from the early 1960s is an extremely rare example of his early work, which paid homage to Dior's "corolle" designs; sculptural, refined and elegant it is a work of fashion art.
Sleeveless scoop neck cocktail dress with deeply pleated, cutaway-panel faux wrap skirt lined in heavyweight pellon for stiff, “stand-away” silhouette. Looped self bow at left hip and stiff self belt with rear hook at loop closure. Rear zipper closure with top hook and loop; bodice lined in acetate. Fully hand-finished.
fabric: silk satin brocade, acetate, heavyweight pellon
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: secured rear skirt seam and waist bow
condition: very good with one shadow of a spot near right breast (see photo)
measurements:
neckline opening: 12 ½” across
shoulders: 15 ½” from outer strap edge to edge
bust: 37”
waist: 26”
bodice length: 15” from shoulder
hips: free
skirt length: 26”
total length: 41” from shoulder; 34” from underarm
sweep: 62”
hem: 3”
belt: tapered from 1” - 2 ½” W x 30” L
label: Jacques Cassia Haute Couture (Beyrouth); “Dynasty (HK)” brand fabric selvedge
size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small
Details
- Designer
- DimensionsMarked Size: none; comparable to size S (US)Bust: 37 in. (93.98 cm)Waist: 26 in. (66.04 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 41 in. (104.14 cm)
- StyleTulip (In the Style Of)
- Place of OriginLebanon
- Period
- Material NotesPellon-lined for stand-away stiffness
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. One shadow of a spot near right breast (see photo).
- Seller LocationTucson, AZ
- Reference Number
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- Shipping$110 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 3-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Tucson, AZ
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