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Jean Dessès

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Greek fashion designer (1904-1970)

EgyptLived 1904 to 1970 · aged 65
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Jean Dessès was an Egyptian fashion designer, who was among the most prominent couturiers in Paris from the 1930s to 1960.

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Two Dessès Gowns, 1951Two Dessès Gowns, 1951Princess Durru Shehvar in a Dessès Gown, photographed by Cecil BeatonPrincess Durru Shehvar in a Dessès Gown, photographed by Cecil BeatonThe Celui de Jean Dessès bottle, designed by Pierre CaminThe Celui de Jean Dessès bottle, designed by Pierre CaminQueen Frederica in Dessès, Germany 1954Queen Frederica in Dessès, Germany 1954Dessès with Jacqueline de RibesDessès with Jacqueline de RibesA drawing of a 1950s Dessès gownA drawing of a 1950s Dessès gown

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Jean Dessès was an Egyptian fashion designer, who was among the most prominent couturiers in Paris from the 1930s to 1960. Known for his lavishly draped gowns, he was one of the preferred designers among the international aristocracy and was one of the Big Four of 1950s haute couture, the others being Christian Dior, Pierre Balmain and Jacques Fath.

Country
Egypt
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1970 · aged 65
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