Jacques Fath

1912-1954

The fashion house of Jacques Fath opened in 1937, ten years before the house of Christian Dior, but became truly successful in the 1940s, thanks to a light-hearted, joyous aesthetic. His influence on post-war haute couture history was decisive. He became famous for his glamorous suits and asymmetrically draped sheath dresses.

haute couture, circa 1940

haute couture, circa 1949-1950

haute couture, circa 1952-1954

haute couture, circa 1952-1954

  • haute couture, circa 1940

    Ballgown, Jacques Fath

    Silk velvet bodice embroidered with gold sequins, glass pearls and gold pendants. Waist highlighted with an embroidered belt, skirt with panels in autumnal tones of brown, grey and moss green

    haute couture, circa 1940

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    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • haute couture, circa 1949-1950

    Evening dress, Jacques Fath

    Black silk velvet and silk taffeta. Officer's collar, skirt with basque construction and tone-on-tone silk bows at the back

    haute couture, circa 1949-1950

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    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • haute couture, circa 1952-1954

    Day dress, Jacques Fath

    Black duchess satin with small V-neckline and buttoning, long raglan sleeves, straight skirt with asymmetric buttoning effect

    haute couture, circa 1952-1954

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    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • haute couture, circa 1952-1954

    Day dress, Jacques Fath

    Black wool crepe and silk watermark taffeta. V-neck, five tone-on-tone buttons, long raglan sleeves. Straight skirt with symmetrical drape effect

    haute couture, circa 1952-1954

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    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer