The following information is from the Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource site & my thanks to them
Pauline Trigère was born in Paris in 1912, and immigrated to the US in 1937. By 1942 she was designing under the name "Trigère", having spent the previous years working for Ben Gershal, Travis Banton and Hattie Carnegie.
Trigère was a master cutter; she worked directly on a live model. Her garments were known for sophisticated and structured tailoring, and the best of these were her coats and dresses made from fine wools. She even made evening dresses from wool - in designs that were elegant, never frilly or fussy.
To see Trigère's work in action, watch the movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's. Trigere dresses the character played by Patricia Neal. The clothes are the embodiment of dramatic sophistication.
Over her long career, which spanned from the 1940s to the 2000s, Trigère's business remained relatively small, with Trigère herself doing the designing and running the business with the help of her brother and son. She designed scarves, jewelry and furs in addition to her clothing line. She also did a lower cost line of coats "A Trigère Coat" for manufacturer Abe Schrader. Pauline Trigère remained active until her death in 2002.
A GORGEOUS COAT BY PAULINE TRIGERE IN GRAPE - THE LABEL IN THE COAT IS IDENTICAL TO THE 1989’s LABEL FROM THE VINTAGE FASHION GUILD’S SITE - A BEAUTIFUL SHADE OF GRAPE IN THE MOHAIR - SET-IN YOLK NECKLINE FRONT & BACK - GATHERS FALL FROM THE YOLK - POCKETS IN THE SIDE SEAMS - ONE OF THEM IS STILL SEWN SHUT - COVERED SNAPS FOR CLOSURE MAKING IT EASY - GRAPE SATIN LINING - A GORGEOUS VINTAGE MOHAIR COAT FROM PAULINE TRIGERE IN A RARE SHADE OF GRAPE - ONE LUCKY PERSON WILL OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY FROM ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS & WONDERFUL DESIGNERS THAT EVER LIVED!
By Pauline Trigere A Trigere Coat No size tag Size No tag but I wear an 8 or 10 & it fit me & will fit smaller but not larger but please go by the measurements Bust 49 Hips 54 Sleeve length from neck 28-1/2 Length 47
No fabric but mohair
Mohair needs a brushing & a cleaning would refreshen up the coat
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Vintage nightgowns & peignoirs may be delicate so I do not wash them in the machine. I wash them in lukewarm water with Woolite or some other mild soap, rinse & hang dripping wet in the shower.
Since these are vintage items, a bit of extra care needs to be taken with them so they remain beautiful & I DEFINITELY would never put a vintage nightgown or a peignoir in the dryer as it would ruin it.
The items are sold as we find them. We do not dry clean, launder, alter or repair vintage clothing and they should be cleaned or washed upon arrival. Please make your selection carefully & check the measurements as there is no return on clothing or other items.
