Authentic Bob Bugnand skirt.
The size and content label is not present.
The skirt waist measures at 29", the skirt is approximately 8-10 or M.
Full length and fully lined.
Off white, cream taffeta finish top fabric.
Fitted blue satin waist with a bow in a middle.
Generously gathered/pleated at waist.
gold scalloped horizontal ribbons.
Fuchsia and royal blue velvet trim, stunning emerald green in a middle.
Royal blue hem line.
Bob Bugnand clothing was made in France, while measurements and sizing may have been taken in US.
29" in waist, 26" across (52" in hips), 39" long.
The skirt was recently dry-cleaned, few faint spots noted and shows, see last pictures for details. The zipper is a bit sticky due to the age, but works, can be replaced if you wish. Overall great condition for such age skirt.
About Bob Bugnand:
Bob Bugnand was born in France and worked as chief designer for Jacques Heim and Robert Piquet. As the story goes, in 1957, after realizing many of his clients were wealthy Americans, he opened his couture salon in New York City providing custom couture Parisian tailored fashions for the wealthiest women including the Duchess of Windsor, Mrs. Elizabeth Parke Firestone, Mrs. Lyn Revson (Revlon), socialite and philanthropist Mrs. Samuel Peabody and Jacqueline Kennedy. His fashions are extremely rich and dramatic, often including fine embroidery and beadwork on fairly simple silhouettes. Clients would pay $300 – $1000 in 1957 ($2,300 - $7,500 in today's dollars) for his couture creations. In 1970, Mrs. Firestone wrote a letter to a her friend in Paris stating "Bob Bugnand, who is in New York now entirely and makes only for a very few people, does all my work." After 1962, you will find many more "Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander" labeled RTW pieces that sold for $90 – $375 ($650 - $2,700 in today's dollar). You will see a simple Bugnand pieces donated to the Metropolitan Museum (MET) Costume Institute (search online).
More about Bob Bugnand:
Bob Bugnand, born Antoine Bugnand, began his career designing for Jacques Heim and Robert Piquet. He opened his own couturier in Paris in the 1950’s and later opened a shop in New York where he was popular among society women who wanted made to measure dresses and suits. His shop was able to produce 50 original designs each month for private clients making him popular among those who desired French fashions without a transatlantic trip. His smartly tailored suits were worn by the likes of Jacqueline Kennedy. His innovative reversible jackets and intricately beaded dresses combined with his expert knowledge of construction made the wearer the focal point with the dress coming second.