Seeing as the Jubilee weekend is upon us, I thought i would do a post of some evening gowns circa 1953. I was going to do a post on Her Madges Coronation gown and jewellery, but there seems to be sooo much on the Net about it and in the newspapers, so I thought i would tantalise you with some lovely gowns by the master couturier Jean Desses.
(I recommend a plastic bib for those of you prone to swooning and drooling, as these are some serious pretties....!!)
Jean Desses was born on the 6th August 1904. Pegged it 2 August 1970. He honed his craft in various couture houses in Paris before taking the plunge and setting up his own establishment. He became one of the most famous and well-respected couturier of the 40's, 50's and 60's.
His iconic designs reflected his love of travel, the gown above, is classic Desses, with its Grecian style draping. He worked mainly in Chiffon and Mouselline and also loved using intricate embroidery to adorn his gowns. (who can argue with that?)
His gowns were beloved by movie stars and royalty alike. Some famous Desses fans include Her Madge, Princess Margaret, Wallis Simpson, Elsa Maxwell, plus most of the female crowned heads of Europe, (although who would blame any European Kings and Princelings, if they got the urge to squirrel away a bit of the Missis' Desses to twirl round the boudoir in, when she was out terrorising the servants or murdering a game of croquet!
Interestingly both Valentino and later Guy Laroche studied under Desses. (Valentino in the 1950's`). I am an ardent admirer of Valentino and i think one can definately see Desses influence in some of Valentino's later dress designs.
I love the black dress and hat above. I do love me a decent neckline and this one is particularly ravishing. The 1950's i feel was the one era where designers consistently adorned dress and seperates with necklines that were, well, just right. From the pretty, yet flirty sweetheart neckline to the simple elegance of the bateau, they just nailed it.
For the money shot i thought i would give you a stunning 1953 wedding gown. I'll let the dress speak for itself. Please email me if after seeing the final picture, you need a Kleenex Balsam, and a post-frockage Turkish cigarette. I'm happy to oblige.
Jean Desses, we salute you, may your lovely frocks adorn the gossamer-winged angels in heaven...
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