"Bar Couture Skirt Suit In Marbled Printed Faille - France Circa 1947-1950"
Circa 1947-1950 France Unlabeled Bar Haute Couture skirt suit in mottled black and white marbled printed silk faille dating from the New-Look years of Christian Dior. Jacket with three-quarter sleeves, fitted with a rigid shape on the so-called hipped hips! Black velvet collar and buttons, two side slit pockets. Cream Duchess satin lining. Straight skirt, side zipper and box pleats in the back, cream grosgrain waist belt. To be compared to the models of Jacques Fath. A few discreet yellowish halos possibly requiring cleaning. However stable silk fault and structure of the model without major flaws. Good general condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent to French size 36. Jacket: shoulders 40 cm, sleeves 44 cm, chest 88 cm, waist 70 cm, hips 89 cm. Skirt: waist 60cm, height 66cm, hip 89cm.