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Jean Patou was famous for his work as a fashion designer. He was the founder of the Patou brand. His family's business was tanning and furs. He worked with his uncle in Normandy, France, then moved to Paris in 1910, intent on becoming a couturier. He succeeded in 1914. Patou was widely known for his comfortable sportswear that frequently featured clean, minimalistic lines. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Jean Patou apparel and accessories.
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1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
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1960s French Skirt Suits
$1,780 Sale Price
20% Off
Christian Lacroix for Jean Patou Draped Lace
Silk Gown, Circa 1980
By Jean Patou
Located in Paris, FR
Created by Christian Lacroix during his tenure at Jean Patou in the early 1980s, this haute couture gown exemplifies the designer’s theatrical romanticism and technical mastery. The ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jean Patou Vintage 1960s Wool 3-Piece Belt, Wrap
Dress Ensemble
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning Jean Patou ensemble in luxurious medium weight gray wool featuring a sleeveless maxi dress, matching belt and matching wrap. Gorgeous quality and construction. All pieces ca...
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
A Jean Patou French Couture Dress Numbered 98427 in Lamé Crepe Collection 1974
By Jean Patou
Located in Toulon, FR
Collection Autumn Winter 1974
France Haute Couture
Evening or cocktail dress in gold and silver lamé red silk crepe from the famous design house Jean Patou from the collection Autumn...
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1970s French Evening Dresses
Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...
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1960s French Pleated Skirts
1960
s Jean Patou Bordeau Suede Coat Full Mink Lining
By Jean Patou
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Unusual Jean Patou bordeau suede whip stitched swing coat lined in honey colored mink from the 1960s. So cozy and stylish, this swing coat is perfect over anything to keep you warm in the cold winter months. Stitching along the back of the coat shows master workmanship and the mink lining...
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1960s French Swing Coats
$1,365 Sale Price
35% Off