1950s Pauline Trigere Blue Silk Taffeta Cocktail Skirt, Top & Sash designer-koos Sarmi was known for his

Sarmi was known for his evening looks and for using the most amazing fabrics in the most decadent of ways

Fully lined in a deep blue tissue silk that is hand finished

Both pieces are printed with one of Yves signature prints and I love the teal blue mixed with the pops of color anchored by the black on the skirt

The coat is meant to be oversized so will fit a variety of sizes

The pattern is fantastic - the intricate design is made from a fine gold metallic thread woven through the fabric

1950s Pauline Trigere Blue Silk Taffeta Cocktail Skirt, Top & Sash designer-koos Sarmi was known for hisPauline Trigere, a Paris born, Americal couturier, was a master cutter and when she launched her label in 1942 her work quickly became sought after. She was known for her tailoring and French styling that quickly attracted major buyers across the country. By 1958 she has sales of over 2 million dollars a year, an unheard of feat for a female designer of that era. Even more so since she remained as the head of her company and oversaw it all for over 50