Circa 1947/1950
France

Rare skirt and jacket bar set in striped wool ottoman by Marcel Rochas, famous Parisian Haute Couture Designer House dating from 1947-1950. Famous for his round shoulders or sleeves with a Kimono cut, Marcel Rochas is also renowned for his bodice cut and skillful yokes as presented by this suit directly inspired by Christian Dior's New-Look. Straight skirt split at the back, with side zippers and grosgrain band inside the waist. Very structured Bar jacket, three-quarter kimono sleeves split at the elbow, pleats folded back on the shoulders, basques with flares hugging the hips. Three large buttons in corn are available from the largest to the smallest. Lining of the skirt and the jacket in beige silk crepe. Label woven in silk on brown background with beige and red graphics Marcel Rochas Paris numbered 5080 on the back of the label. Some very light and tiny brown spots (very difficult to notice) otherwise good general condition of color and conservation.

Dimensions: Equivalent French Size 40/42 France
Jacket: Height 58 cm Shoulders 40 cm Collar 14 cm Sleeves 43 cm Chest 98 cm Waist 74 cm
Skirt: Height 73 cm Waist 82 cm Hips 100 cm