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Born in Paris to a tailor and a dressmaker, Pauline Trigère (1912-2002) was destined for a career in the fashion industry. Her first job was as a trainee cutter for the haute couture house Martial et Armand in the Place Vendôme. But the rise of... Read Article ››
Fundraising Friday: A Love Story in Lace
The FIDM Museum is in the final months of a major fundraising campaign to purchase the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection, a private collection of 1,200 historic garments and accessories from four centuries. Each Friday, this blog will present an... Read Article ››
Ferragamo Tavarnelle lace high heels, mid-1930s
Salvatore Ferragamo c.1935-36 Permanent Loan, FIDM 2009.25.2AB Fantasy footwear flourished during the 1930s, and Salvatore Ferragamo (1898-1960) was the leader in crafting shoes from unusual materials. At this time, his luxury output was completely handmade... Read Article ››