This collection contains the sketchbooks from Pauline Trigère, dating 1944-1994.
In addition to identifying the date and season, unique clothing model numbers are always noted, and many sketches also incorporate fabric samples. Original photographs and advertisements are often included next to the corresponding sketch. Fashion show invitations for each season are also usually included, and provide additional information. Triggere’s design process was to create her clothing directly on the body, therefore different illustrators drew the sketches over the decades, creating distinct changes in the look of these books over time.
The current digitization of the sketchbooks is funded with a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, and will be updated monthly beginning in August 2024.
Browse the Sketchbooks from the Pauline Trigère fashion papers collection Collections
Resort 1964/Spring 1965 sketchbook, Pauline Trigère fashion papers collection1965Sketchbook from the Resort/Spring season, containing dresses, coats, and jackets. |
Resort 1958-9 and Summer 1959 sketchbook, Pauline Trigère fashion papers collection1959Sketchbook from the Resort/Spring season, containing dresses, coats, and jackets. |
Fall 1957 sketchbook, Pauline Trigère fashion papers collection1957Sketchbook from the Fall season, containing dresses, jackets, coats, fur garments and skirts. |
Resort/Spring 1954-1955 sketchbook, Pauline Trigère fashion papers collection1955Sketchbook from the Resort/Spring season, containing dresses, coats, jackets and suits. |
Spring Summer 1951 sketchbook, Pauline Trigère fashion papers collection1951Sketchbook from the Spring/Summer season, containing dresses, coats, capes, jackets and suits. |
Fall 1951 sketchbook, Pauline Trigère fashion papers collection1951Sketchbook from the Fall season, containing dresses, coats, and suits. |
Spring Summer 1950 sketchbook, Pauline Trigère fashion papers collection1950Sketchbook from the Spring/Summer season, containing some dresses, coats, capes, jackets and suits. |