Rare c1955 Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Silk Dress mao-hide Both pieces are made from

Both pieces are made from a silk and nylon mix so it looks like a raw silk but has a touch of bias to the cut

This creates a real couture feel and added volume

He dressed many celebrities

I see small stitch marks above the ribbon in the fabric

Loretta Young was a beautiful actress who had a long standing film career

Rare c1955 Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Silk Dress mao-hide Both pieces are made fromThis is an exceptionally beautiful Jean Patou silk dress that is an absolute masterpiece. It is an important and early representation of both the house of Patou and the level of haute couture being produced during this time period. Jean Patou once said "Certain dressmakers desire to pass for an artist. I have one ambition: that is to have good taste." and this dress is the very epitome of that statement. The dress is numbered and is true haute couture