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Dormoy Suit is a clothing design from France which came to prominence in the United States beginning in early 1933.[1] It is the creation of Madame Marcelle Dormoy, a French couturier and dressmaker.[2]
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Design specifics
The Dormoy Suit is constructed of a Rodler diagonal wool fabric. The attire is formal wear in style, dark blue in color, and features diagonal lines throughout. The single reverse on the Dormoy jacket appears to swing from left to right. The collar of the jacket fastens on the left. The seaming and stitching on the collar embellish the look of the design. [1]
Designer's exile
Marcelle Dormoy remained with Jean Patou in Biarritz prior to returning to Paris, France following the German occupation of France during World War II.[3]
References
- ^ a b Details Are Important, New York Times, January 1, 1933, pg. X11.
- ^ Fashion Prints, Marcelle Dormoy, 1945, [1]
- ^ Fashion under the occupation, Dominique Veillon, Berg Publishers, 2002, pg. 11.
External links
- Evening dresses, 1948, by Marcelle Dormoy and Mad Carpentier.
- Marcelle Dormoy article, Colliers Magazine, February 16, 1946
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