Faces of the Paris Couturiers, Part 1

You know their names, but what about their faces?  In day 1 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950.

Christian Dior

Jacques Fath

Jean Desses

Pierre Balmain

Robert Piquet

Nina Ricci

Marie-Louise Carven

All photos by George Saad for L'art et la Mode

Weekend Eye Candy - Jacques Fath, 1954

Each year in June, I devote my Weekend Eye Candy posts to brides.  Today's wedding gown was designed by Jacques Fath in 1954.  Flat in the front and very full in the back, I really like the technique where the couturier has used a curving seam in the center of the skirt in back, where even more fullness is gathered into the train.

Weekend Eye Candy - Jacques Fath, 1950

Ball gown by Jacques Fath, Spring 1950.  Need I say anything more?

Weekend Eye Candy - Jacques Fath, 1951

Petals fall diagonally around the skirt in this summer afternoon dress by Jacques Fath from 1951.  The dress is made of silk organza in white with black polka dots.  When I dream of wearing a dress from the 50s, this is my vision.  It's simply perfect in every way.

Weekend Eye Candy - Jaques Fath, 1953

If you're wearing green today, it might as well be Jacques Fath from 1953, right?  Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day!

Paris Couture: Jacques Fath, 1950

Jacques Fath was considered one of the most important influences in post-war Parisian couture.  These suits and dresses are all from his line for Spring 1950.  Fath was a superb tailor and I covet one of his garments for my collection.  Which is your favorite?

Weekend Eye Candy - Jacques Fath, 1957

Jacques Fath weaves black silk ribbons into a tight fitting cap. The loops at the back resemble a fun coiffure. Notice too the mix of a double strand of pearls AND a brooch. Love!