Description: Rare, preserved, excellent condition Jean Dessès for Royal Air Maroc Silk ScarfMade in FranceTag reads cree pour (created for) Royal Air Maroc. From the glamorous days of air travel when these scarves were given out as promotional gifts to passengers on Royal Air Maroc, the elegant way to travel. Air stewardess of Royal Air Maroc wore silk scarves as part of their uniforms. See picture of vintage advertising, not on offer“sole” as shown on tag, means silk in French. Featuring a radiating sunflower like burst of oranges and yellow on a slightly off white background with a red rolled edge.The scarf or “foulard” in French, is double ply and adds to the movement of the design and scarf, creates the illusion of a moving flower in the wind, see pictures. In surprisingly excellent condition. Comes with the original package from Royal Air Maroc. The package does show signs of wear, however like a book jacket, it has done its job and protected the scarf. 28” square40” on the diagonalThe package envelope measures 10 1/2” L x 8 1/2” wide We offer combined shipping. Packed with care, ships in 1 business day.All items in our shop are stored in a climate controlled environment, however this scarf does have a slightly musty smell as I have left it in the original found original condition to preserve the vintage condition as it is. This is more than just a silk scarf, this is a piece of fashion and travel airline history. Designer note: Jean Dessès was a world leading fashion designer in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. His designs reflected the influences of his travels, specializing in creating draped evening gowns in chiffon and mousseline, based on early Greek and Egyptian robes. Jean Dessès design esthetic can be seen in this scarf. Tribute to Jean Dessès, one of the most acclaimed French Couturier of the 20th century, still inspiring the definition of today's feminity. Died 1970.
Price: 129.99 USD
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-15T04:03:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Jean Desses
Color: Orange
Decade: 1960s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: Scarf
Material: 100% Silk
Gender: Women
Look: Mod/GoGo
Country/Region of Manufacture: France