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The wearing of this coat, of eastern, notably Persian origin, was initiated in France where it was called the justaucorps.
The wearing of this coat, of eastern, notably Persian origin, was initiated in France where it was called the justaucorps.
Between 1665 and 1670 came a quite different masculine style that presaged the three-piece suit of modern times. Initiated in France, this began as a knee-length coat called a justaucorps, an idea deriving from the Persian caftan. It had no collar and was worn open in front. The short sleeves ended in cuffs.
casaque – nom féminin (turc: kazak) 1. Au xvie et au xviie s., ample manteau d'homme.
