Early 1980s Pauline Trigere Velvet Dot on Net Dress w Exceptional Sleeves Message As seen on Rihanna The twin of this dress

The twin of this dress was shown on the Resort runway for 2008

scalloped edges is done to follow the pattern in the paisley

It is lightly boned through the bodice

The loose and easy cut should work on a range of sizes

I love the sharp fitted lines of the dress and how the lingerie feeling ruffles on the bodice give the dress an almost scandalous feel

Early 1980s Pauline Trigere Velvet Dot on Net Dress w Exceptional Sleeves Message As seen on Rihanna The twin of this dressPauline Trigere launched her label in 1942. She was from Paris and moved to the US in 1937. That early French influence showed throughout her career. In 1949 she was awarded her first Coty award. She won it again in both 1951 and 1959. The 1959 win coincided with being inducted into the Coty Fashion Hall of Fame. She was a pioneer in the use of cottons and wool for evening and her work with silks is wonderful. In 1961 she made headlines for being the