Dress
Jacques Doucet
ca. 1910 · silk, cotton · Costume Institute
Jacques Doucet was first, and foremost, a connoisseur of art. Additionally, his passion for the refined and exquisite overflowed into his dealings with fashion, making him one of the finest French couturiers during the Belle Époque. The House of Doucet began as a family business, specializing in women's lingerie and laces, as well as articles of clothing for men. Founded in 1817, the company rose to fame under the hand of Jacques. The house was known for its luxurious offerings, which were worn and coveted by royalty, members of the elite society in both Europe and America, and actresses of the stage. This dress is not typical of the work produced by the House of Doucet, for its choice of fabric is extremely modern. The randomly spaced white polka dots printed on the bronze chiffon add an artistic touch. The fringe is an unusual decorative element as well, that exhibits an adventuresome element.
- Artist
- Jacques Doucet
- Date
- ca. 1910
- Medium
- silk, cotton
- Culture
- French
- Department
- Costume Institute
- Credit line
- Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Frederick H. Prince, Jr., 1967
