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Jean-Louis was one of Hollywood’s preeminent costume designers
from the 1940s through the early 1970s. Among some of his memorable
creations were the champagne colored, hand-beaded (over 6,000 of
them) ‘naked’ dress Marilyn Monroe wore to sing happy
birthday to JFK; and the strapless gown with the slit ‘up to
there’ for Rita Hayworth in ‘Gilda’. Jean Louis later
began designing under his own label, and this gorgeous knee length
coat is indicative of the impeccable quality of the pieces he continued
to create. In a cadet blue double faced wool twill, the slim, clean
line is defined by princess seaming, a high cut arm hole, welted
vertical hip
pockets, bound buttonholes, and a blue satin lining. Also carrying
a Neiman-Marcus label, its in excellent condition. Bust 36, waist
34", hip 38", shoulder 16", sleeve 22", length
35". sold
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