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Trigère

American  
[trih-zhair, -jair, tree-zher] / trɪˈʒɛər, -ˈdʒɛər, triˈʒɛr /

noun

  1. Pauline, 1909–2002, U.S. fashion designer, born in France.


Example Sentences

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Fashion designers like Bonnie Cashin, Pauline Trigère and Adrian used her luxurious fabrics for their clothing.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021

Louise Hay was a name she took after moving to New York in 1950, where she became a model for Bill Blass, Pauline Trigère and Oleg Cassini and married Andrew Hay, an Englishman, in 1954.

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2017

To that point, “Inspiring Beauty” showcases a dignified and reserved navy Pauline Trigère dress from 1972 pulled from Johnson’s personal wardrobe.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2017

Leaning in for emphasis and trailing a whiff of her signature Trigère, she said tartly, ”I hope they know that’s Claire, not me.”

From New York Times • May 29, 2015

Not at all, says Publisher Brady, who adds with a stamp of his tongue: "I think Madame Trigère has no influence on American fashion."

From Time Magazine Archive