1960s Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Draped Silk Dress designer-guy-laroche by hand from approx 1968

by hand from approx 1968 - about 1975-76 in Mexico

the workmanship - everything about it is perfection

Presents as excellent condition and has all original tags

This fabric choice allowed Ungaro to use the brightest mist vivid colors

A muted pastel hued pattern is screened onto the gown from head to toe

1960s Jean Patou Numbered Haute Couture Draped Silk Dress designer-guy-laroche by hand from approx 1968This exceptionally beautiful, draped, heavy silk Jean Patou dress that is an absolutely masterpiece and an important representation of the house of Patou and the level of haute couture they were producing at this time. Jean Patou once said "the modern woman leads an active life, and the creator must therefore dress her accordingly, in the most simple way, whilst maintaining her charm and femininity." and this dress is the very epitome of that