Suit

Sophie Gimbel|Saks Fifth Avenue

ca. 1957 · wool · Costume Institute

Sophie Gimbel was the wife of Adam Gimbel, President of Saks Fifth Avenue beginning in 1926. Sophie was the in-house designer by 1931, working in the exclusive Salon Moderne. Extremely talented, she tripled the sales of her department, selling French couture as well as her own collection, which was shown three times a year. She was known for her subdued yet striking color palette and her use of wonderful materials. This suit is a wonderful example of the fine offerings from the Salon. A flattering silhouette with capped sleeves and a matching jacket, this is an extremely refined garment.

Artist

Sophie Gimbel|Saks Fifth Avenue

Date

ca. 1957

Medium

wool

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Sophie Gimbel, 1960