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Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress
$2,950
£2,260.82
€2,598.41
CA$4,143.42
A$4,637.25
CHF 2,427.44
MX$56,334.20
NOK 30,822.26
SEK 29,086.07
DKK 19,388.73
About the Item
Charming Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Fitted bodice with boned corset of dotted tulle over taffeta with silk satin banding at bust and hip. A massive skirt of multiple layers of silk Point D'esprit, silk tulle, cotton tulle with a rayon slip.
This is an early Pret a Porter modele for this Parisian house. It means that this dress is designed by the house of Jean Desses and authorized to be produced a licensed workshop in France which is actually included on a separate label on this dress. It was retailed by Alexanders NY, which had a Couture Import Salon.
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- Style:1950 (Of the Period)
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- Material Notes:Approx measures: Bust 30", Waist tape interior 25", Hip measure at satin band 32". Satin torso length 14", Tulle skirt 21".
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Small size, mannequin is 0-2. Pls contact for exact measurements.Overall very good, some damage to red tulle skirt hem left side. Inside there are chews on the white puffy tulle probably because it was starched, inside rayon lining w tulle ruffle ok.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4626633432
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