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Pants
Pants of black and white houndstooth check on left leg and Wessex glen plaid on the right.
Pink wedding dress
Wedding dress of hot pink net with shirred all-over appliqués and rhinestones. A) Dress is a short sheath style with V-neck and long sleeves with full length train in back with pink satin bustle with pink silk flowers. B) Matching headpiece with hot pink net veil.
Print dress
Dress of silk jacquard in modified windowpane plaid in black and white outlined in red. Below knee length. Long cuffed sleeves closed with black triangular button; inserted V-shape at neckline with cowl collar. Inserted V at pleated hemline. Center back zipper with covered snaps on collar. Lined in light gray silk; padded shoulders.
Shirt
Shirt of maroon gabardine turned into "belt loop" finish and stitched into swirling lace-like motif in circular openwork design (executed on dissolvable fusing, called bonaz); scoop neck; 3/4 sleeves; side vents. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Skirt Ensemble
Skirt ensemble of purple, blue, green, orange and black print silk.
Wedding Dress
Wedding dress of hot pink net with shirred all-over appliques and rhinestones. Dress is a short sheath style with V-neck and long sleeves with full length train in back with pink satin bustle with pink silk flowers. Has a matching headpiece with hot pink net veil, not photographed.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of silver and gold lamé and lace. Full length. Off-the-shoulder, strapless bodice of silver and gold lace in a floral pattern with elbow length fitted sleeves. Fitted bodice is constructed in layers of white net, black net, and silver lace with gold cord applique. Sarong style tubular skirt of gold and silver crinkle lamé. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Black chiffon lining in skirt; bodice is boned and lined in gray synthetic. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2174 / Date Fall I '92 / Operator"
"Tuft" vest
Vest of olive green silk in brown and cream palm frond pattern with black rhinestone centers. Center front closure of four gold tone buttons with large black rhinestone centers; barred buttonholes. Side patch pockets of matching fabric and rhinestones. Tie half belt at center back. Lined in matching fabric. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd / Oldham" Original paper retailer's sales tag: "Stanley Korshak" Size, content and care tags at left front seam near hem.
Cocktail dress
Evening/cocktail dress of black and white checked synthetic acetate taffeta. Knee length. Boned bodice is a strapless bustier made with small checked taffeta with a V-shaped inset of larger checks and 4 light blue grosgrain ribbon bows descending the inset. Overskirt is a full, flat pleated skirt made of the same larger checked fabric as the inset. The underskirt has a pink ruffled hem extending below top skirt attached to the underskirt by a light blue grosgrain ribbon. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Built in petticoat and lined with netting; lined in white acetate. Designer's label at center back: "Original / Sample / Victor Costa Boutique / Style 1505 / Season Resort 1993" Content/care/size tag at right side seam of bodice.
Evening dress
Evening dress of cream acetate/rayon blend with gold embroidered lace trim and faux pearl and crystal gem embellishment around neckline and arm eyes. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Full length; shift style with princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white synthetic. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A." Content/care/size tag at right side seam.
Evening dress
Evening gown of green velvet. Draped, off-the-shoulder bertha style collar of emerald green, ribbed taffeta with thin, black lines of stitching giving a piped effect; 1/2" shoulder straps. Dropped waist with eight gores of taffeta matching collar, forming a petal shaped, full skirt. Center back zipper. Upper dress lined in green satin synthetic with 2" black grosgrain petersham. Skirt lined in black synthetic with underskirt of black fiber facing fabric and 10" tier of black tulle as support. Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A."
Loafers
Woman’s loafers of purple leather with built-up/stacked, chunky heels; square toes. C) With rose satin drawstring shoe bag. Label: "Prada Milano"
Mules
Mule style shoes of two-tone yellow and brown leather trimmed with large dark brown leather covered button on tab of yellow leather crossing the outside brown side of shoe. Cuban heels covered in matching brown leather; 1.75” high.
Shoes
Loafers of brown leather with “penny loafer” style strap across the vamp. Stacked, chunky style heel; 2” high. Label: "Prada Milano"
Wedding dress
Wedding ensemble of ivory silk embroidered with green and yellow crewel flowers. A) Dress. The bodice of the dress is sleeveless, with scoop neck and fitted seaming. The skirt is floor-length at front, with train at back. The surface of the skirt is decorated with crewel embroidery of flowers in pinks, greens, reds, and blues. The lower part of the skirt has a wide band of lace in floral patterns, with an under layer of pleated plain net with embroidered dots. The dress has a center back zipper closure and is lined in ivory fabric, and has an attached petticoat. B) Jacket. Matching the dress is a fitted jacket of ivory silk, long sleeves, and stand-up collar. The collar and cuffs are trimmed in the same net as the hem of the dress. The fitted jacket has a peplum and center front closure with four silk cord frog closures which snap on left side and disguise a series of snaps and hook-and-eyes. The collar, cuffs, and panels at front and back are bordered by striped bands of yellow, blue, green, and coral/pink ribbon. The panels formed on front and back have crewel embroidered flowers as the dress. Jacket is fully lined in ivory fabric. C) Hat of ivory silk. The low ivory silk brim is tear-drop in shape, the point at the front edge of the hat. The rolled brim encircles the lace crown and anchors the ivory net slight veil which extends around brim. At back of hat is short "tail" of net. Hat has an off-white grosgrain inner hat-band and a black cord to secure hat to wearer's head.
Corded Belt
Belt of black cording with nine jeweled, gold tone charms.
Evening dress
Evening dress of black polyester knit. Full length with long split at center front seam; narrow silhouette. Halter style bodice of floral black lace embellished with black sequins and beads over white satin. Black knit gathers around waist with off-white satin bow at center front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes. Bodice lined in white acetate and skirt has slip of black acetate. Designer's label at back left shoulder: "Victor Costa" Union label beneath designer label. Care label at right side seam.
Evening suit
Black and red evening suit. A) Jacket of acetate/cotton/viscose blend in bands of black faille and black and red brocade in floral pattern. Hip length; fitted with princess seams and long, fitted sleeves. Square cut collarless neckline. Center front closure of six round buttons covered in black cord. Lined in black synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 2801 F / Date Fall I 94 / Operator" Fiber content tag at left side seam. B) Skirt. Fitted at hips and flared below; knee length. Constructed of three layers of polyester: top layer black chiffon, middle layer red chiffon, and bottom layer red acetate. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye.
Pumps
Mary Jane style pumps of purple leather with elaborate black stitching. Cap toes; French heels, 4” high. Label: "Prada"
Shoes
Sandals of brown leather with 4” purple patent leather Cuban heels. Trimmed with one square and one circular crochet applique in red and teal with purple centers. With white flannel drawstring shoe bags.
Shoes
Pumps of brown raffia with 4” orange patent heels and collar and green reptile skin toes. With white flannel drawstring shoe bags.
Wedding dress
Wedding ensemble. a) Dress is of creme satin styled as a sleeveless A-line dress, with 1 1'4" shoulder straps. The neckline of the bodice is embellished with rows of satin cording forming a cross-over design. The skirt has a high waistline, and is formed of a lattice of groups of four vertical and four horizontal rows of satin cording, with a backing of creme gauze. Label sewn into inside back of dress. Center back lap zipper enclosure extending from mid back to upper thigh. Hook-and-eye closure. Designer Label: "Victor Costa / Bridal"
Ensemble
A) Cotton sage green penefore with pink and lilac floral print. Scoop neckline. Sleeveless with 2 green plastic buttons at each shoulder. 3 green plastic buttons at left waist. Ballerina-length. Full skirt with 5 box pleats at center front and 5 box pleats at center back waist. With a 1" single pleat at waistband. Designer's label at center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label underneath designer's label, has extra button sewn on. Numerical label underneath care and content label; "3182" B) Ivory lambswool cardigan sweater. Wide lapels trimmed in brown lambswool band. Five metal and enamel buttons center front. Decoration includes pink. Sage green, and brown flowers and paisley patterns embroidered at front of sweater and at cuffs of long sleeves. Sweater may be worn over pinafore.
Evening dress
Evening dress of black net lace and sequins with black and white striped skirt. Boned bodice of black floral lace net embellished with black sequined swirls over white satin synthetic and matching lace off-the shoulder fitted sleeves. Shirred black cotton sateen midriff with matching large bow at front left. Full skirt of synthetic fabric with box pleats of black and white ribbon stripes. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white acetate. Designer's label at back left: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2993 / Date Spring 94 / Operator Bonnie"
Double-breasted jacket
Jacket of black cashmere. Double breasted with notched lapel; two flap covered pockets at bottom and single pocket at left breast. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and three button closure at wrists. Pockets and jacket lined in satin. Padded shoulders. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Dress
A). Princess-cut day dress of cream viscose rayon floral print with dusty rose and beige flowers, scoop neckline, no waistline, and long, ballerina-length skirt, 12 covered buttons down the center back. Short sleeves. Designer's label at inside back neckline; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content label under designer's label; "Made in Great Britain / Fabrique en Grande-Bretagne" B). Cream polyester princess style slip with thin straps. Designer's label at inside center back neckline on the center back seam; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content label under designer's label; "Made in Great Britain / Fabrique en Grande-Bretagne"
Ensemble
A) Cardigan sweater of wool with dark muted burgundy, blue, teal, green and black geometrical floral pattern; long sleeve; B) Flare skirt of purple jersey knit; pleats at waist band; mid-calf length. Designer Label: Missoni / Made in Italy
Ensemble
Ensemble of silk tricot knit with orange, teal, blue and black rock pattern with blue and orange lines; A) Shirt with boat neck; short sleeve; off-shoulder; left arm is lower and set toward back; left side longer than right and continues to mid-calf length; right side goes to mid-hip; asymmetrical; right side orange; left side blue; Designer Label: Missoni / Made in Italy B) Skirt of blue; straight cut; ankle length; godet in back starts at knee.
Patterned suit
Skirt suit of patchwork effect pink and green plaid sateen. A) Jacket. Slightly fitted; single breasted with closure of four buttons. Notched lapel; long sleeves with vented, rolled cuffs. Side welt pockets with flaps. Lined in ivory fabric. Size 8. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Union label. B) Pencil skirt of matching fabric. Knee length; left side zipper closure. Lined in ivory fabric with grosgrain ribbon waistband. Size 10. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label.
Shoes
Lace-up ballet slippers of mauve peau de soie. Corded mauve suede laces; grommet holes. Slightly pointed toe; flat heel. Mauve leather insoles. C) Original shoe box of brown leather-textured plastic with black leather strap and silver buckle. D, E) Shoe bags of twill fabric with black drawstring ties.
Silk blouse
Blouse of beige silk with vibrant print of green cactus with yellow flowers, fuchsia/maroon fruit and leaves, and large sombreros in yellow, green, and fuchsia/maroon. Short sleeves. Center front opening with 5 circular simulated mother of pearl shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham" Content/care/size label at left side seam near hem.
Skirt Suit
Skirt suit of red linen weave rayon.
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of salmon pink rayon, silk and cotton blend woven in diamond pattern. A) Jacket. Double breasted with closure of large gold buttons with "JF" initials. Short sleeves; U-shaped neckline. Side welt pockets with flaps and matching button closure; unopened. Lined in pink acetate; shoulder pads. Designer label: Jacques Fath / Paris Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Content/care/size label: Size 8 B) Skirt. Straight style; knee length. Left side zipper closure with button on waistband. Designer label: Jacques Fath / Paris Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Content/care/size label: Size 10
Striped blouse
Blouse of linen in black and white horizontal stripes. Squared style with side vents. Vented neckline with white organdy collar. Wide armholes with white organdy trim. Hong Kong seams at hem. Designer label: Geof / Frey / Beene Unite! style union label.
Suit
Suit of dark taupe wool(?) fabric with horizontal "crinkle" texture and scattered reflecting threads. A) Jacket. Waist length with a low Mandarin/standing/band collar with rounded neckline. Long sleeves and center front opening with no closures. Princess seaming, with slit pockets concealed within the seams. Sleeves end with 3" slit at cuffs with rounded corners and a single stitch about 2" in which pull it together. Lined in gray synthetic(?) Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta / Pink Label" Retailer's label at left side opening near waist: "Neiman Marcus" B) Skirt. Knee-length slightly A-line skirt with left side zipper and hook-and-eye and short darts at waist. Lined in gray synthetic(?) as jacket. Designer's label at center-back waistband: "Oscar de la Renta / Pink Label"
Knit dress
Dress of multicolored striped knit of linen/nylon blend. Inserted waist of open knit creating transparent effect. Round neckline; long sleeves of open knit matching waist; A-lined; mid-thigh length. Unlined. Designer Label: Missoni / for Neiman-Marcus / Made in Italy
Evening dress
Evening dress of maroon silk crepe and hand beading. Bateau neckline; long set-in sleeves. Front is unadorned and seamless; back of bodice is heavily beaded in diamond pattern on V-shaped insert. Back vent is decorated with beaded floral motif on all sides. Beading goes from waist to bottom hem on each side, widening as it descends. Beading is done in red, maroon, red-iridescent, and clear sequins, bugle, and round beads. Zipper closure under left sleeve. Lined in red silk satin. Designer's label at left rear shoulder: "Michael Faircloth" Size tag near top of zipper: "6"
Sweater dress
A) Sweater dress with repeat chevron pattern of muted dark reds, browns, and greens; long sleeves; rounded collar; mid-calf length; waist band at low hip; straight cut; front pockets on skirt; B) Woven belt of same colors; horizontal lines with plastic hook in back buckle.
Ensemble
Sweater coat and pant ensemble of knitted wool/mohair/nylon blend in jewel-toned chevron/flame pattern. A) Sweater coat. Full length; long sleeves. Center front closure of four buttons. Turn down collar of purple knit matching the lining of the coat. Designer's label: Missoni / for Nieman-Marcus / Made in Italy B) Pants. Flared leg. Fly closure with button and hook & bar on 1-1/2" waistband. Welt pockets below waistband at front sides. Lined in navy blue polyester knit. C) Scarf/wrap. Rectangular; 11" wide. Backed in purple knit matching lining of coat.
Hat
Hat of brown and coral pink felted rabbit fur. The high cylindrical crown has alternating horizontal stripes of brown and coral pink rabbit fur, with thin bands of gold lamé cording between the bands. The low, sloping, narrow brim is of brown fur with a visible lining of pink fur. Tied around the base of the crown is a double-strand of the gold lamé cording, knotted at side with hanging ends. The hat has an inner white grosgrain ribbon hatband, and is lined in grey felt. Sewn to the inner ribbon band is designer's label: "Ian / D"
Hat
Hat with "Pineapple" crown. The domed crown of green felted rabbit fur is worked by gathering, "pinching" and seaming to create a surface resembling a pineapple. Around the hat "orbit" two bands of taupe felted rabbit fur edged in green grosgrain ribbon. They are connected on opposite sides of the hat and extend out into the space around the crown. Crossing the ribbons at one attachment point is a green felted rabbit fur "sheath" from which extend three long pheasant feathers. Inner hatband of green grosgrain ribbon, and with taupe felt lining the inside of the crown. Sewn to the inner hatband is designer's label: "Ian / D"
Silk blouse
Blouse of rust-colored silk. Princess seams; collar extends to form long scarf. Long sleeves; cuffs with placket and button closure. Gathers at center front neckline. Center back seam opens at top with two buttons as closure.
Sneakers
Sneakers of blue velvet with synthetic leather details. Velcro closures at sides of tongue and hidden laces underneath. Adidas logo embroidered on tongue. Three stripes (Adidas logo) on sides and across tongue. Rubber toebox with script “Alpha Zeta.” Yellow designer signature embroidered on outside sides. Adidas logo embroidered at center back, beneath rubberized crossover strip. Size US 10.5 Label: Y-3
Two-tone sneakers
Sneakers of black synthetic knit and white leather with white rubber toebox. White topstitching and perforations creating three stripes (Adidas logo). Adidas logo embroidered at center back. Yellow designer signature embroidered on outside sides. Size US 9.5
Floral hat
Hat of fine white Abaca Sinamay. Styled as a modified breton with upturned brim, the 4" high crown is gently rounded with a wide, twisted hatband of the same material. 17" across, the wide, circular brim extends out and curves out and up and is faced with artificial flowers in red, white, blue, and yellow silk. The crown is unlined with a headband of white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label: "Ian / D" with small red rhinestone attached at upper right corner
Skirt Suit
Skirt suit of black wool crepe. A) Jacket of black wool crepe; double label with white four-ply silk satin accent. Double breasted with closure of six octagon shaped, faceted black buttons; bound buttonholes. Long, set-in sleeves with 3 matching non-functioning buttons and bound buttonholes at hem. Mock welt pockets at sides. Lined in black silk satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Michael Faircloth" B) Skirt of black wool crepe. Knee length; 6" back slit. Narrow, rolled waistband. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black silk satin.
Evening dress
Evening gown of white silk matte jersey. Asymmetric, off-the-shoulder neckline; sleeveless; side slit; draped. Side zipper closure.
Halter dress
Evening dress of black cashmere jersey and light blue silk zibeline. The black cashmere jersey bodice is halter style, backless, with single button at nape of neck and attached sash ties in back at natural waistline to tie at front. The full-length skirt is of blue silk zibeline, A-line, with black floral raffia embroidery at hem and up side seams in triangular panels. The embroidery is accented with black hand-beading and crystal bead clusters. Skirt with center back hidden zipper in light blue. The skirt is lined in light blue, and the halter-top is lined in a black wool(?) jersey.
Beaded brocade dress
Evening gown of heavy-weight bronze silk with metallic gold, red, green and brown silk embroidery. Strapless sheath silhouette trimmed with brown velvet above bust, and embellished with heavy beading at the bodice; train cascades from inside back of bodice; multiple hook and eye closures with zipper; lined with orange acetate.
Ensemble
Pantsuit of raspberry colored lamb leather in alligator pattern.
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