Suit

Department Store Saks Fifth Avenue American

ca. 1957

Not on view

Sophie Gimbel was the wife of Adam Gimbel, President of Saks Fifth Avenue beginning in 1926. Sophie was the in-house designer by 1931, working in the exclusive Salon Moderne. Extremely talented, she tripled the sales of her department, selling French couture as well as her own collection, which was shown three times a year. She was known for her subdued yet striking color palette and her use of wonderful materials. This suit is a wonderful example of the fine offerings from the Salon. A flattering silhouette with capped sleeves and a matching jacket, this is an extremely refined garment.

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Title: Suit
Designer: Sophie Gimbel (American, Houston, Texas 1898–1981 New York)
Department Store: Saks Fifth Avenue (American, founded 1924)
Date: ca. 1957
Culture: American
Medium: wool
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Sophie Gimbel, 1960
Object Number: 2009.300.273a,b
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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