Chic 1970s Pauline Trigere Black Silk Satin Strapless Dress designer-maggy-rouff femme fatale curves

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The twin of this one was photoed  for the Bloomingdales lingerie catalogue in 1976 by Guy Bourdin giving it the most amazing provenance

The skirt flows to the floor form a banded and contrasting print waistline

The waist is set high and is nipped in with a wide hand placed panel of fabric that gives the illusion of the tiniest possible waist

Chic 1970s Pauline Trigere Black Silk Satin Strapless Dress designer-maggy-rouff femme fatale curvesThis Pauline Trigere dress is so well made with a very high level of construction and detailing put into its execution. It is constructed from a matte black silk satin that has a rich feel to it. The fabric itself becomes an important part of the design as it allowed Trigere to drape and mold the gown as she wished. The interior is constructed out a silk taffeta and the combination of the two silks makes the dress feel amazing once on. This double