Jean Louis

Few names are more synonymous with the American Christmas tradition than the Crosbys. Through Bing Crosby’s iconic renditions of holiday classics — most famously White Christmas — and the family’s televised specials, the Crosby home became an enduring symbol of seasonal warmth and glamour. This bespoke red velvet ensemble, comprising a short capelet, tailored coat, and matching boots, was created for Kathryn Crosby by celebrated Hollywood costume designer and couturier Jean Louis in the 1960s. Jean Louis, renowned for dressing Hollywood’s leading ladies both on and off screen, brought the precision of Parisian couture to American fashion. His work for Kathryn Crosby reflects his mastery of dramatic color, luxurious texture, and impeccable tailoring.

Worn during an era when the Crosby family’s Christmas appearances were a cherished annual tradition, this set is both a sartorial treasure and a tangible link to mid-century holiday nostalgia. It unites two legacies: the enduring glamour of Jean Louis and the timeless Yuletide magic of the Crosbys.