Philippe Decouflé’s theater and dance style is a vibrant blend of surrealism, circus arts, and mime, influenced by his training with the Annie Fratellini École du Cirque and the Marceau Mime School. Known for his visually striking and whimsical productions, Decouflé’s work in the 1980s pushed the boundaries of traditional dance and theater. Costumes were key to his productions, often blending theatrical and avant-garde elements. A costume from a Decouflé production in the 1980s would likely embody eclectic, highly stylized aesthetics. A heavy upholstery velvet jacket and pants ensemble for a Parisian stage show would have a rich, tactile quality, perhaps in deep jewel tones reflecting a mix of formality and surrealist flair. The jacket might feature exaggerated shoulders, asymmetrical cuts, or unexpected detailing, with some Italian vases with flower made with resign and past, aligning with the experimental costume designs of that period. Paired with tailored pants with a heavy intriguing curtain upholstery fringe in the bottom, the outfit would exude elegance with an eccentric edge, fitting the unique theatrical style that Decouflé and his company became known for.
PS: This Piece was bought in the Streets of Paris in April 2024 when I was there searching for vintage treasures
Philippe Decouflé (born 22 October 1961) is a French choreographer, dancer, mime artist, and theatre director.[1] As a child he travelled extensively around Lebanon and Morocco before learning his skills as a teenager at the Annie Fratellini École du Cirque and the Marceau Mime School.[2]
he formed the Découflé Company of Arts in Bagnolet in 1983,[2] moving it to a former electrical works in the Parisienne suburb of Saint-Denis in 1995.[3]
Size: L fits Large ( check the measures below to a better fit)
Measurements: They were taken alying down, double the bust, waist and hips.
JACKET...
shoulder: 19.5"
sleeve: 23"
bust: 44"
waist: 40"
hips: 42"
Lenght: 30"
PANTS:
waist: 31"
hips: 44"
Lenght: 42"
Condition: VERY GOOD for the time frame and the wear at The Ballet Performance. I think there was more vases missing or maybe not, but its an original very heavy statement piece.
