1970s Pauline Trigere Numbered Sample designer-fendi Waist: 11-3" flat across from

Waist: 11-3" flat across from side seam to side seam

5î flat across from side seam to side seam the inside dress

Small details abound - a zipper set so that it all but disappears from sight

Just under the bust cured and scalloped ribbon circles the body these have a layer added to each one till you hit the hip and then thick silk satin ribbons are used between them

1970s Pauline Trigere Numbered Sample designer-fendi Waist: 11-3" flat across fromTrigere really was a master at cut and construction and this unusual and rare numbered sample dress is a showcase of her work. Made of a fine black wool crepe, it's shape is completely formed though the use of vertical seaming. The shoulders are high and gathered and a precursor to the movement that begins in the early eighties. These strong shoulders lean to a skinny wrist and hand set zippers allow the wearer to have a snug fit. The bodice scoops