PAQUIN Coat, Paris, ca. 1898 #antikeshochzeitskleid The chest and back are

The chest and back are richly adorned with sequins

this authentic vintage bridal gown reflects the refined style of the Art Deco era

and museum‑quality fashion - made even more desirable by its connection to the elusive dressmaker Madame Percy

Color coordinated embroidery in floral motif and openwork add to the elegant appearance

Shoes from this period in England often featured a robust

PAQUIN Coat, Paris, ca. 1898 #antikeshochzeitskleid The chest and back areExceptional coat cape by French fashion designer Jeanne Paquin, ca. 1898. Label: Paquin * 3. Rue de la Paix. Jeanne Paquin, also known as Madame Paquin (b. 1869; 1936) was one of the first female fashion designers. She helped define the fashion scene of her time for over three decades. After training as a dressmaker in the Paris fashion salon of Christoph Drecoll, Jeanne Paquin founded her own fashion house at 3 rue de la Paix in 1891, and her clients