FRANCOIS TAMARIN Stylish dress in bronze mordant taffeta. Skirt with 4 rows of scalloped flounces, draped bodice. Slight wear to the back closure. Visible claw on the inside of the bodice. Size: approx. 38. Best worker of France Corset maker 2004 : François Tamarin is a known of the known but an unknown of the unknown. Indeed, for nearly 25 years François has designed and made numerous ball and evening gowns for Parisian and French high society. This is the first time that these creations are being auctioned.

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