Framed Vintage Geometric Jean Patou Scarf

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Original vintage mid century Jean Patou scarf in black and rust red geometric motif. Mounted and custom framed in a … Read more Original vintage mid century Jean Patou scarf in black and rust red geometric motif. Mounted and custom framed in a brown wooden frame. Overall dimension 35”x 35". A unique piece of decor and way to appreciate the beauty of vintage scarves.

Vintage Jean Patou scarves are highly collectible items known for their high-quality silk twill, hand-rolled edges, and bold, artistic prints ranging from the 1920s through the 1990s. Common designs include geometric "Op Art" patterns, intricate florals, and nautical themes. 1970s–1980s styles were characterized by "puzzle" style geometric patterns, bold color-blocking, and shell prints.

Jean Patou (1880–1936) was a pioneering French fashion designer and couturier who revolutionized women's fashion in the 1920s by liberating the female figure from corsets, introducing sportswear, and popularizing monogrammed apparel. He is equally famous for founding a luxury perfume house, creating iconic scents like Joy (1930). Following his death in 1936, the house was managed by others, including designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier, before being acquired by LVMH in 2018. See less