Description
An exquisite early 1950s baby pink feather-trim bed jacket and matching slippers set, retailed by Best & Co., Fifth Avenue, New York, one of America’s most prestigious luxury department stores of the era.
Designed as an at-home indulgence rather than outerwear, this elegant boudoir set reflects the postwar emphasis on romance, refinement, and personal luxury. The softly draped silhouette is trimmed in plush feather detailing at the collar, cuffs, and hem, with coordinating feather-trim slippers completing the original presentation.
Preserved alongside the original Best & Co. department store box and an accompanying photograph of the original recipient, this set represents a rare and intact example of mid-century American luxury gifting.
Curator’s Note
Best & Co. occupied a rarefied position in mid-century American retail, standing alongside Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman as a destination for refined, aspirational luxury. Boudoir and trousseau pieces such as this were often purchased to mark significant life moments—weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, or holidays—and were intended to be both intimate and indulgent.
The survival of the original box and personal photograph elevates this set beyond a beautiful garment into a documented social artifact, offering a glimpse into how luxury was purchased, presented, and cherished in the 1950s. The value of this piece lies in its completeness, documented provenance, and quiet storytelling rather than surface novelty alone
Details
- Era: Early–mid 1950s (c. 1952–1956)
- Brand / Retailer: Best & Co., Fifth Avenue, New York
- Set Includes: Feather-trim bed jacket / robe and matching slippers
- Color: Baby pink
- Materials: Sheer chiffon-style fabric with feather trim (typical of the period)
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear consistent with careful storage; marabou trim remains full and intact
- Extras: Original Best & Co. department store box and original photograph of the recipient
- Care: Do not launder; display or wear with care due to feather trim
- One-of-a-kind archival piece
The set retains its original visual impact, with generous feather trim and a full silhouette designed for dramatic at home presentation.
ROBE*
Bust up to 36”
Shoulder – 16”
Sleeve – 12”/ 14” with feather trim
Hip up to 40”
Waist up to 34”
Overall length – 34” including feather trim
SLIPPERS*
Length – 10.25” (exterior)
Width – 3.5” (exterior)
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