1950s Pauline Trigere Blue Ribbon Printed Black Silk Dress designer-marni Hand finishes as one would

Hand finishes as one would expect

This gorgeous Prada dress has that definitive retro feel you see in so many of Miuccia's designs

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The skirt is cut on the bias so there are yards and yards of silk satin that moves beautifully with you as you move

1950s Pauline Trigere Blue Ribbon Printed Black Silk Dress designer-marni Hand finishes as one wouldThis is a beautiful example of Trigere's earlier work. She was a master at cut and often fitted garments directly on a model. She was also very hands on and with earlier pieces like this you can be sure that she was personally involved in their construction. The dress is made from a very fine, light silk satin in black. Onto this is a 'ribbon' design in tone of blue that covers the straps and circle the dress at the neck, bust, hips, skirt and hem.