THE LAST QUEEN OF PARIS

It was only natural that the International Best Dressed Woman in the world would start making clothes to dress other women. Jacqueline de Ribes was the muse of Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent. She was very elegant with a long neck and knew how to make an entrance. Because she was of aristocracy descent and not encouraged to have a job, her dream of having her own salon came true when she was well in her fifties. And thank god she did. She captured very beautifully the quintessence of Parisian elegance. Her clothes are glamourous and feminine. Romance is the theme in both these two very different dresses that we have for you.

The black cocktail dress with ruffles would be the perfect LBD on a woman with short hair and a cool attitude. De Ribes always wanted to dress the anti-sexy woman, someone who is astonishing without creating astonishment. But without wanting it, Jacqueline de Ribes created amazing pieces like this stunning pomegranate red gown, off the shoulder very similar to her own dress she wore in this iconic photo of hers. You'd be smart to trust her.

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Jacqueline de Ribes pomegranate red chiffon evening gown off the shoulder with rose detail, c.1980's. Modern size 4. SOLD

Jacqueline de Ribes black chiffon short cocktail dress with horsehair ruffles, c.1980's. Modern size 4. SOLD

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Jacque . . . Ohhhhh!

Our loyal blog readers know how much we love Jacqueline de Ribes. If you are new to the blog, or simply want a refresher course, click here. From the mind of what is arguably the most fashionable woman to grace this planet, we present a taffeta halter evening gown. The taffeta is an iridescent aqua color that is ruched at the waist and gathered down the back in flowing ruffles. Hidden under the ruffles at the top of the zipper is a taffeta rectangle that has been covered with aqua gems. The sparkling square gives the dress that little something extra. It is a detail that only the wearer will know, but that is what we love attention to detail.

Jacqueline de Ribes aqua irredescent taffeta halter gown with gem square, c.80's. Contemporary size 4 SOLD

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Sapphire Seduction

Get wrapped up in a wave of ruched sapphire silk taffeta by Jacqueline de Ribes. Words cannot accurately describe how amazing this dress is in person. It is as though a giant wave starts at the thigh, tightens at the waist, crests at the bust and then crashes around the shoulders (how do you like that visual). The last thing we are going to say about this dress is . . . INAUGURATION! If you are going, or you know someone that is, come in immediately.

Jacqueline de Ribes sapphire ruched silk taffeta dress, c.1980's. Contemporary tall 4. SOLD 

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SHERBET WORTHY OF SCHUBERT

When many of you think of sherbet you may think of orange sherbet, but we like raspberry sherbet, too. Some of the classical music buffs might think Schubert not sherbet when we speak of sherbet, so we are going to appease both your desires of gluttony and symphony with this delicious Jacqueline de Ribes crepe chiffon empire waist gown that is perfect to wear to the symphony! How's that for a Franz Schubert tie-in. The pleated bodice has off-the-shoulder cap sleeves and a cascade ruffle going down the front of the dress from the empire, with a sexy high slit ready to expose a toned leg and a strappy sandal.

Empire waists are always flattering and the Viscomtess de Ribes not only designed flattering clothing for her clients, but she continues to be the epitome of elegance and a world class beauty and fashion icon.

Jacqueline de Ribes raspberry sherbet empire waist chiffon gown, c. 1980s. Modern 4
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De Ribes does Emerald

Another gown from one of, if not the, most fashionable people ever to grace the earth, Jacqueline de Ribes. This is an amazing swathed and strapless emerald green cocktail dress that has punctuated bows. There is a matching stole to the dress, made of the same material that is tied at either end with a bow. To learn more about the wonder that is Jacqueline de Ribes click on the link that is her beautiful name.


Jacqueline de Ribes emerald paper taffeta cocktail dress, c.1980's. Contemporary size 4. SOLD!

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Vive de Ribes

From the designer/comtess once voted the most fashionable woman in the world, Jacqueline de Ribes, we bring you an amazing summer gown. This bright coral evening gown is constructed of four major sections that are gathered at the waist with a lucite rectangle of the same color. The top of the gown is a halter construction with a deep V that meets a waistband at the hip. From there an above knee skirt is blanketed by a ankle length skirt with a front slit from the waist down. The straps, along with the small V give the back of the gown a tulip shape. This is an amazingly constructed gown from the mind of a true fashion icon and would be a pinnacle in the greatest of couture collections.

Jacqueline de Ribes coral evening gown with lucite rectangle gathered at hip, c. early 1980's. Contemporary size 4.SOLD

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Jacqueline de Ribes' Perfect Summer Dress

It's beach season in California! Whether you're seeking the excitement of volleyball and summer shows in Hermosa Beach or the seclusion of Malibu, Californians are finally ready for fun in the sun. This lightweight crepe silk summer gown by Jacqueline de Ribes feels like it was made for sultry summer evenings, with classic nautical stripes and a floral halter collar that bears sun-kissed shoulders with an effortless chic.

Jacqueline de Ribes Navy & White Diagonally Striped Summer Gown in Crepe Silk with Floral Lace Halter Neck, c. late 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

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JACQUELINE DE RIBES DOES JEAN DESSES

This is one of our favorite recent arrivals. We have been posting a lot of Jacqueline de Ribes lately and we adore this strapless and very elaborately draped chiffon gown with a tri-color woven top. It has a very interesting system to snap the dress closed on the side which insures that the illusion of how you put on this amazing gown remains a mystery in the eye of the beholder. We love the swags of fabric that hang from the gown, too. This is such a red carpet winner!

Truly, this gown is an homage of Jean Desses' famous Goddess gowns of the 1950s. Which Goddes of the 21st Century will make this gown come alive once again?


Jacqueline de Ribes tri-color with royal blue base chiffon gown from the early 1980s. Marked size 6. Modern size 4

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Cloak Yourself in Midnight!

Earlier today we posted two Oscar-worthy gowns in black. Of course, we know that black can be a bit overwhelming for less formal events in the spring... might we suggest midnight blue instead? Below are two new arrivals at Decades: the first, by society designer Jacqueline de Ribes, wraps about the body in a delightfully tricky fashion while forming a sleek, sexy shape. (Also check out this Lanvin creation, which features a similar color story.) Beneath it is a fishtail gown by Thierry Mugler Couture fishtail gown with V-shaped hardware at the bust.

Jacqueline de Ribes Creme and Midnight Silk Gown, Crosses in Front and Draped in Back, c. 1980s. Modern 4 - 6 SOLD

Thierry Mugler Couture Midnight Silk Strapless Fishtail Gown with Silver V Hardware at the Bust, c. late 1980s. SOLD

IF IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR A COUNTESS, IT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU!

Okay, so we have satiated the princess in you with the Grace Kelly-endorsed Helen Rose, but what about the Countess? The Vicomtesse de Ribes (AKA the designer of this deep jade taffeta gown), remains one of the most chic and glamorous women of Europe. For a decade beginning in 1983, arguably one of the best dressed women of the 20th and this first decade of 21st Century, set up her own design studio and showed in Paris and New York. We love that the Vicomtesse understands discretion, glamour, and drama...check out the back of this gown! Jacqueline de Ribes early 80s iridescent jade taffeta gown. Modern size 4. Retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue SOLD

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Feminine, Old School Glam by Jacqueline de Ribes

Looking to indulge your girly-girl side? You're going to need a whole lot of pink, and bows... or, this couture dress by the legendary Jacqueline de Ribes! Mme. de Ribes was one of Paris' most celebrated socialites for decades and began designing her own eveningwear creations in the 1980s. This dress is worthy of a classic Hollywood screen siren--make it your own and capture a bit of the magic!

Jacqueline de Ribes Rosé Strapless Satin Dress with Oversized Fuchsia Bow and Cumberbund, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD

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