Late 1950s Pauline Trigere Dress & Jacket designer-hermes The skirt is almost to

The skirt is almost to the floor with a bell shape feel without being quite that extreme

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

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

Late 1950s Pauline Trigere Dress & Jacket designer-hermes The skirt is almost toThis 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