1960s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Circa 1959/1962 France Beautiful evening dress in electric blue satin from the Jean Patou House directed by Karl Lagerfeld between 1959 and 1962. Long dress in sheath hugging the hips, treated assymetrically in the back with matching buttoning, and a bow. Bonet bodice lined with cream tulle. Skirt lined with rigid tulle and a under dress in cream taffeta. Pair of matching moccasins bearing the Maison Mancini label :  20 rue du Boccador Paris (light fouling of the soles). Woven red on cream label sewn in the bustier background, indicating Jean Patou Paris. No notable defect and clean. Very good condition of color and preservation. Measurement : Dress: Equivalent French size 38. Height 148 cm from the shoulders, 133 cm from the chest. Chest 92 cm, size 72 cm, hips 102 cm.  Shoes: noted in manuscript 6 1/2, length 25 cm, upper 7 cm, heel height 2 cm. Jean Patou died prematurely in 1936 and Raymond Barbas became president of the Jean Patou house. Karl Lagerfeld won Secrétariat international de la laine...

Circa 1959/1962 France Beautiful evening dress in electric blue satin from the Jean Patou House directed by Karl Lagerfeld between 1959 and 1962. Long dress in sheath hugging the hips, treated assymetrically in the back with matching buttoning, and a bow. Bonet bodice lined with cream tulle. Skirt lined with rigid tulle and a under dress in cream taffeta. Pair of matching moccasins bearing the Maison Mancini label :  20 rue du Boccador Paris (light fouling of the soles). Woven red on cream label sewn in the bustier background, indicating Jean Patou Paris. No notable defect and clean. Very good condition of color and preservation. Measurement : Dress: Equivalent French size 38. Height 148 cm from the shoulders, 133 cm from the chest. Chest 92 cm, size 72 cm, hips 102 cm.  Shoes: noted in manuscript 6 1/2, length 25 cm, upper 7 cm, heel height 2 cm. Jean Patou died prematurely in 1936 and Raymond Barbas became president of the Jean Patou house. Karl Lagerfeld won Secrétariat international de la laine...

An elegant power dressing outfit by Jean Patou. In a steel grey colour , the dress has a round collar, flare detail at the front , short sleeves and a central back zip. The coat has ...

How can one not immediately think of Chanel when looking at this elegant and fluid Jean Patou suit. Before heading Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, designed until 1963 for the House of Patou. Like at Chanel, the sporty suit, as it was described then, was a symbol of the 1960s decade, an era of freedom and innovation in modern women’s lifestyle. This couture finished suit has a navy diagonal pattern on a plum colour background. The knitted cardigan features a single breasted closure with a hidden metal zip. Decorative navy bakelite buttons line the front of the jacket. Two flat pockets are trimmed in blue, which is repeated on the long sleeves and also decorate the waist. The flared skirt is constructed from woven tweed cloth. Featuring inverted pleats from the hips. Closure is with a metal zip on the side. Hand finished lining in navy silk. Stylist notes This exquisite suit is relevant for every day. It was designed with comfort, and lightness in mind. An excellent addition for the wardrobe of a working woman. Teamed with a bright pink or bright yellow silk blouse...

Rare 60s vintage JEAN PATOU, by KARL LAGERFELD navy blue leather crop vest and A-Line skirt! Luxurious soft leather that appears to be unworn. Vest buttons up the front. Skirt featur...

Jean Patou, navy, raw silk, pant ensemble. Button front, scoop neck, top with banded, color block, sleeve detail. Pants are flared.

So representative of the 60s, this two-tone orange/cream wool suit has snap closures with three decorative circular buttons, and as an a-line skirt with two-tone pockets. There is...

Pristine 1960's navy blue wool suit by Jean Patou for Saks 5th Avenue. This is the kind of tailoring that is a marvel to see in person! Clean lines with no stitch out...