Jaques Fath | 1950s Evening Gown
A haute couture red silk satin floor-length evening gown designed by Parisian designer Jacques Fath from the 1950s. From the collection of Cameron Silver.
The ruby red design features a sweet-heart neckline with gathering at the neckline and bust. There is a fitted bodice with princess seam from the neckline to the waist. The dramatic circle skirt starts at the waistline, using a generous amount of fabric, the gown has natural fold adding to the romantic design. There is a Jacques Fath label sewn on the interior of the bodice.
Cameron Silver, founder of Los Angeles' iconic boutique Decades, has redefined how the city dresses since 1997. Celebrated for his vintage expertise, he has styled celebrities for red carpets, consulted for heritage fashion houses, and curated exhibitions like The Total Look. From designing statement accessories to authoring a bestselling fashion book, Silver blends deep knowledge with an effortless sense of glamour. His influence spans runway, editorial, and everyday dressing. Always encouraging a world where even daywear feels like art.
Measurements: Chest: 34 inches (underarm to underarm), waist: 25 inches, hips are open
From the Archives of Cameron Silver, Fashion Historian, Creative Director, Author, and Founder of Decades.
Condition
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A haute couture red silk satin floor-length evening gown designed by Parisian designer Jacques Fath from the 1950s. From the collection of Cameron Silver.
The ruby red design features a sweet-heart neckline with gathering at the neckline and bust. There is a fitted bodice with princess seam from the neckline to the waist. The dramatic circle skirt starts at the waistline, using a generous amount of fabric, the gown has natural fold adding to the romantic design. There is a Jacques Fath label sewn on the interior of the bodice.
Cameron Silver, founder of Los Angeles' iconic boutique Decades, has redefined how the city dresses since 1997. Celebrated for his vintage expertise, he has styled celebrities for red carpets, consulted for heritage fashion houses, and curated exhibitions like The Total Look. From designing statement accessories to authoring a bestselling fashion book, Silver blends deep knowledge with an effortless sense of glamour. His influence spans runway, editorial, and everyday dressing. Always encouraging a world where even daywear feels like art.
Measurements: Chest: 34 inches (underarm to underarm), waist: 25 inches, hips are open
From the Archives of Cameron Silver, Fashion Historian, Creative Director, Author, and Founder of Decades.
Condition
Please note: The absence of information regarding condition in this lot description does not indicate that no condition issues are present. Please contact us for a condition report, and with any questions prior to bidding. It is the bidder's responsibility to request a condition report in order to determine their own opinions on condition, provenance, and validity before placing bids. Condition reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of Julien's Auctions and not as statements of fact, we are not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy to assist you in assessing the condition of the lot. In accordance with the terms and conditions of sale, as agreed to by bidders upon registering for an auction, all sales are final and all lots are sold "as-is."
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