Late 1950s Pauline Trigere Dress & Jacket designer-hermes This is then covered with

This is then covered with heavy 3D applique of silver seed beads

The cut is classic Ossie - a deep and plunging neckline that you can leave open or button all the way so it becomes an almost Victorian feel neckline and a high empire waist

late seventies full length dress that is in a brilliant red with lots of vivid flowers splashed over it

I love love love the collar - that long front piece actually loops through the back collar so you get that scarf effect - you can wrap it around the neck more or tie a half bow - it can be worn a dozen different ways

early 1970s chiffon caftan dress by Jean Varon has layers beautifully printed chiffon that cascades down to the ground

Late 1950s Pauline Trigere Dress & Jacket designer-hermes This is then covered withThis is a stunning and beautiful example of Trigere's earlier work. She was a master at cut and often fitted garments directly on a live model. She was also very hands on and with earlier pieces like this you can be rest assured she was personally involved in their construction! It is a darling set that is as fresh now as it was then. The fabric is a puffed yellow woven silk that has a slight graduation in tone that runs through it. The dress has a