Pauline Trigere

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    Vintage Fashionistas: Let's Talk Trigere

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    Mary Kincaid on Jul 17, 2009 3:25 PM PDT
    It's been said that Pauline Trigere never tried to dress a woman that she didn't understand. And we'll just say that she understood us well. Possessing what has been described as an "awe-inspiring" cutting technique, she was still demonstrating her skills to fashion students at FIT just months before her death at the age of 93. This three-time winner of the Coty American Fashion Critics' Award was known for her exquisite tailoring and pioneering use of wool in evening wear. But her extraordinary skills were also evident in daywear and suits and she wasn't afraid to create with more touchy-feely fabrics like chiffon and silk also. And since her clothes were made to last, we have been left with an abundant supply of varied vintage Trigere treasures. Just click the slideshow to see a selection.

    The Personal Touch: Hand-Painted Vintage Clothing for ...

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    Mary Kincaid on May 29, 2009 8:16 AM PDT
    Let's not kid ourselves...not every piece of vintage clothing we see is totally unique. When you've been buying and wearing vintage clothing as long as I have, you occasionally find yourself shopping the thrifts or online sites and seeing something very familiar. It takes just a moment and then you realize you either have the exact same item in your own closet or you've sold it in the past. And I'm always surprised how frequently this actually happens. So that's why I'm a complete sucker for any hand-painted vintage pieces--each one is totally unique. And there's something very special about wearing a custom-made piece that exhibits someone's artistry. Just click the slide-show to see some amazing hand-painted vintage selections.
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