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Evening blouse
Blouse of black lace, sequins and velvet. Round neckline; sleeves and upper bodice of lace with floral patterned embroidery with sequins. Velvet over bust and lower bodice; black embroidery and sequins over bust. Waist darts. Center back zipper; keyhole at center back of bodice closes with button at neckline; velvet lined with black silk. Handwritten couture number on designer label: 8683 #2
Evening dress
Dress of dark red silk. Full length; empire waist; v-neck with detail stitching; darker red rough silk weave inserts at shoulders and extending from sides to back; sleeveless; low back has partially attached fabric drape; back has curved seams with triangular openings that reveal red iridescent silk taffeta lining; center back zipper. Designer's label inside: "Chado / Ralph Rucci" Content label inside: "100% / Silk"
Evening Dress
Evening dress of lime green silk charmeuse.
Evening dress
Dress of navy blue satin. Full length; princess seams; round neck; two front patch pockets with bows of navy blue grosgrain ribbon; center back zipper and hook and eye at neck; bodice lined in navy blue.
Evening dress
a) Dress of black lace and black silk chiffon laser cut floral fringe. Ankle length; bodice of black lace; round neck; sleeveless. Skirt of black lace with twelve tiers of laser cut floral fringe. Center back zipper and 6 hook and eye closures. Sixteen decorative lace covered button down back. Skirt lined in light brown; bodice partially lined in sheer black chiffon. Designer's label at inside back zipper at top of brown lining: "Pierre Balmain" Couture number tag on back of designer's label: "174303" b) Sash of black satin.
Evening dress
a) Evening dress of pink silk; 3/4 sleeves; shoulder princess seams with topstitching; waist seam; back invisible zipper at left princess seam; floor length; b) belt of matching pink with rhinestone buckle; c) pink and green sheer scarf.
Evening dress
(a) Evening dress of cream tulle embroidered with small pearls and crystal beads. Full length; round neck; cap sleeves. Bodice entirely covered in pearls and beads which gradually scatter and disappear as they move down the dress. Waist seam; snaps on left shoulder; side zipper. Seven total layers of tulle; underdress of nude silk taffeta and chiffon. Strapless bodice with boning and side zipper. Designer's label inside bodice: "Oscar de la Renta" and "Made in USA" (b) Stole of cream tulle. Scoops in back; cream satin bow. Hook closure. (c) Stole of cream tulle.
Evening dress
a) Evening gown of red ribbed moire satin and ribbon trimmed ruffles. Strapless, fitted bodice of ribbed satin has a moire taffeta grain finish; skirt is composed of center seamed, S-curving, horizontal ruffles which gradually get larger from waist to hem of full-length skirt; ruffles of dark red transparent, stiff fabric trimmed in 1/8" bright red ribbon; fully lined in red silk, with red silk underskirt with a 2" supporting hem. b) Sash of self ruffle, Length: 68".
Evening dress
Dress of ivory and black silk chiffon. Dress has slightly varying sizes of ivory ovals on a minimal black background. Rose of self fabric on left side waist has gathered fabric extending outward and across the back, narrowing as it reaches the back, left side seam. Left side of waist. Sleeveless v-neck bodice.This line forms a sleeveless V-neck which gathered and pleated fabric make up the other side of the bodice. Gathered fabric drapes down the skirt from the lower portion of the rose. Full-length, Dress has a slimming silhouette from the waist, lined in white silk ; side zip and hook&eye closure; lined in white silk and 1 layer of ivory silk chiffon. Label: Carmen Marc Valvo. Donated by Mercedes Bass
Evening Dress
Dress of pink silk with tiny black polka dots.
Evening Dress
A) Dress of black chiffon under black net with tan lining. Neckline is tight and narrow in front with a small ruffle; chiffon straps gather into side of neckline in front and go over the shoulders to gather in the back of the side seam. Backless; empire waist in front; gathered over bust. Small ruffle at empire waist; ruffle below empire waist runs down center front 10". Skirt gathers in center front ruffle and side seams creating a ruched front. Center back ruffle extends 5"; back of skirt gathers into center back ruffle and side seams; slight train. Side invisible zipper and snap closures; built in bra padding. B) Shawl of black chiffon.
Evening dress
Evening dress of black silk.
Evening dress
a) Evening dress of black chiffon with black embroidery and beads in a fir tree branch motif from bodice to below hips. Strapless; full-length; tubular silhouette. Thin silk strap bow tied around empire waist; chiffon draped 2" over neckline. Center back invisible zipper; black lining; b) Circular shawl of black tulle has stitches to gather into precise draping.
Evening dress
A) Evening dress of light taupe satin; beaded bodice has narrow straps; princess seams in front; beading, sequins, and embroidery create a flower motif; waist seam comes to a point at center back; floor length skirt with some flare; invisible zipper at center back; Designer Label: Vera Wang B) Matching wrap of light taupe satin; 26 1/2" wide; 90" long.
Evening dress
Evening dress of black velvet, silk, net and tulle.
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of brown silk and cashmere. A) Cardigan sweater of brown cashmere. Scoop neckline with hook & eye at center front. Long sleeves with 3" brown mink trim as cuff. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Vera Wang" Evidence of two other tags removed. B) Skirt of black silk net covered in brown tinted translucent sequins. Knee-length. Center back zipper and 1" black waistband. Tan silk chiffon lining. Designer's label to left of center back zipper: "Vera Wang" C) Top of brown silk net covered in brown beads embroidered in an organic motif. Slightly scooped neckline; sleeveless. Center back zipper. Tan net lining.
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of green velvet: A) Dress has a high halter neckline; full-length; tubular silhouette; slightly raised waist seam curves up toward CF; front has 4 stitched tucks just below waist seam on left side; back waist seam; side zipper; black chiffon lining; B) Coat has high rounded neckline; hook and eye at CF neckline; unfitted; long sleeves with elaborate 3" embroidery at sleeve hems; green chiffon lining; Designer Label: "Vera Wang" C) belt of green silk; 3" wide circular buckle with three concentric rows of rhinestones; belt loops through buckle and fastens with hook and eye; D) belt of green velvet; 3" wide; rectangular velvet buckle; belt loops through buckle and fastens with hook and eye; green chiffon lining
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of black velvet; A) halter top has velvet bodice and black silk drape that wraps around neck; side separating zipper; interior belt; black lining; boning; B) floor length straight skirt with 1" waistband and side zipper; black lining; Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris C) 1.5" belt with rectangular buckle
Evening ensemble with jacket
a) Strapless evening gown of black faille. Full length. Princess seams over bust end in darts 3 1/2" below waist in front. Back has a waist seam with the skirt gathered near center back creating back fullness. Invisible zipper and hook and eye at center back; black lining; boned Label in a: "Oscar de la Renta / size 4 / Made in USA" b) Bolero jacket of black faille with brown fur trim encircling neckline, center front, and hem. Fur also at cuffs of 3/4 length sleeves. No closure; center back seam. Small black shoulder pads on outside of black lining. Label in b: "Oscar de la Renta"
Evening Gown
Evening dress of black chiffon with over-layer of black chiffon with periwinkle maritime prints of rope and shell.
Evening jacket
Evening coat of black silk with gold lame renaissance pattern and black velvet trim; swing line cut with mock pockets and raglan sleeves.
Evening purse
Evening purse of black satin. Rectangular shape. Front and back borders edged on three sides in clear rhinestones with two-tone silver and gold belt buckle trim at center front top. Flap closure with two interior side pockets and one zippered pocket. Double handle of black satin is 1/2" wide and is stitched together at top. Designer plate on interior: Judith Leiber / New York
Evening shoes
Shoes. Heels of black velvet with stiletto metal heel, with attached metal ring ornamented with rhinestones; open shank; bracelet-style ankle strap with rhinestones; hook closure; pointed tip; bottom has stenciled leaf design. Left and Right shoe: "Marino Fabiani / Made in Italy"
Evening shoes
Shoes. T-strap heels of black velvet with stiletto heel; silver buckle; open shank; pointed tip. Left and Right shoe: "Michel Perry"
Evening shoes
Shoes. Under heel of dark red suede with pointed tip; dangling red beads; long dark red suede straps on either side of the shank for multiple ties around the ankle; logo etched into the sole. Left and Right shoe: "Couture Les Tropeziennes" "Made in Italy"
Evening shoes
Shoes of black satin with pointed tip, d'orsay style; 1/2" band to 1 1/2" band of silver rhinestone with faux pearls going diagonally on the vamp coming to an asymmetrical point; open shank with stiletto heel. Left and Right shoe: "Anne Klein / New York"
Evening shoes
Shoes. T- strap stiletto heel of black velvet with a bow at intersection containing silver buckle at ankle. Left and Right shoe: "Christian Larcoix "
Evening shoes
Pair of shoes in mule style with 2 thin straps connecting to 1 thick strap across the shank with brass circular ordainment; boulrard heel that tapers quickly with 3 brass circular ordainment across the vamp with pointed tip
Evening skirt
Skirt of beige silk. Full-length, gathered into 1" waistband. Side-seam pockets. Lined in beige chiffon; center back zipper. "Oscar de la Renta" "Made / In U.S.A" Care tag Union label "6"
Faux fur top hat
Top hat/stovepipe hat of dark brown faux fur. Oversized, 14" crown; 3" wired black grosgrain brim. Lined in ivory satin; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
Faux fur top hat
Top hat/stovepipe hat of blue/black faux fur. Oversized, 14" crown is styled with collapsed crown on left side; 3" wired black grosgrain brim. Lined in black satin; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
Faux fur top hat
Top hat/stovepipe hat of dark brown faux fur. Oversized, 14" crown; 3" wired black grosgrain brim. Lined in ivory satin; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
Faux sheepskin top hat
Top hat/stovepipe hat of black faux sheepskin fur. Oversized, 15" crown; 3" wired black grosgrain brim. Lined in red satin; black grosgrain ribbon head band. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
Formal dress
a) Dress of black silk net with embroidery and bead embellishment; embroidered from bust to hem with tightly pleated silk circles outlined with black bugle beads; wide round neckline; skirt flares to knee-length hem; bracelet-length sleeves have a vent with a hook and eye closure; CB zip closure; keyhole back with hook and eye at neckline. b) Petticoat of black net with ruffle at hip; CB zip closure.
Fur-lined coat
Coat of black taffeta with topstitching detail and chinchilla fur. Street length; long dolman sleeves with underarm gussets. Funnel collar. Double welt side pockets. Center front closure of four black plastic buttons; bound buttonholes. Removable lining is chinchilla(?) on one side and black silk satin with print of gold oriental writing on reverse. Main outer coat is lined in matching black silk satin with gold oriental writing print. Designer's label at center back neckline: Ralph Rucci / Chado Size "M", content and care tags attached to base of designer label.
Gold hat
Hat of metallic gold fabric. Asymmetric floppy brim is wider in back. Flat top crown with hatband of two rows of gold crystal rhinestones. Black grosgrain ribbon head band; lined in cat print silk. Maker's label: Hat Attack / New York Designer label: Todd / Oldham
Gold hat
Hat of metallic gold fabric. Asymmetric floppy brim is wider in back. Flat top crown with hatband of two rows of gold crystal rhinestones. Black grosgrain ribbon headband; lined in cat print silk. Maker's label: Hat Attack / New York
Halter evening dress
Evening ensemble of black satin, silk and velvet. A) Halter top of black velvet. Center front closure of 9 hook & eyes on interior and 4 snaps and 1 hook & eye on exterior. Three stitched tucks on each side of opening. Back peplum curves sharply away from center front. Lined in black silk with black silk petersham. Designer's label at center back: "Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris" Evidence of tags cut from base of designer label. B) Full length ball gown skirt gathers in 1" satin waistband. Skirt creates harlequin effect with alternating diamonds of velvet, satin and moire silk. Hem trimmed with silk box pleated and bound in the center with narrow black velvet band; hem has dotted net hanging 2" below. Left side zipper closure with two hook & bars on waistband. Lined in burgundy silk with 3" stiffened hem. Designer's label at center back: "Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris"
Halter-neck dress
Evening dress of black silk. Full length, wrap around style with sheath skirt. Mimicking a tuxedo-style, menswear-inspired dress. Sleeveless; halter inspired neckline with peak lapel. Left side front has waist seam; right side front has three angles tucks with hook & eye closure. Large round plastic button covers tucks (now missing). Lined in black silk; petersham of matching black silk. 28" waist. Designer's label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of tags cut from base of designer label.
Heeled shoes
Shoes. Low-cut pumps of muted, dark green with rounded satin black tip; set-under heel. Left and Right shoe: "Harel Paris"
Heeled shoes
Shoes. Pumps of dark, muted green wool with a long shallow vamp; rounded throat; set-back heel; platform of 1/2" Left and Right shoe: "Yves Saint Laurent"
Jacket
Jacket of black wavy, puckered, ribbed satin with notched collar and large, single button closure; long sleeves with single button closure at wrists; 2 faux slit pockets at hips; decorative attached belt at back of self-fabric; fully lined in black satin trimmed in black faille; fabric content: polyester, nylon, spandex, rayon.
Jacket
Jacket of navy blue lightweight woven blend. Mandarin collar; two patch pockets at hips. Single breasted with closure of five buttons. Long, two-piece sleeves with 3" cuffs. Fully lined in navy synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Khaki coat
Coat of light brown or khaki cotton, calf length, wide notched collar with tabs and buttons at chest, center front opening with round matching light brown buttons, long set-in sleeves with loops of self and small bands of self to secure cuffs, rounded rectangular patch pockets with pointed and buttoned flaps and inverted pleats for ease at lower hips, back seam at natural waistline, bodice with three inverted box pleats accented by bands and buttons from collar to top of pleat, wide inverted box pleat from back center waistline to hem, lined. Label: John Anthony
Kimono
Kimono and obi. a) Kimono of purple wool; ikat weave with white lines. Short sleeves; casual style. b) Obi of gold cotton duck with seven thin white stripes running horizontally along one edge.
Lace dress
Cocktail dress of black cotton lace over black nylon. Calf length; empire waist; slightly flared skirt; spaghetti straps. Thin black grosgrain ribbon belt and flower at waist. Side zipper closure; lined in black acetate. Maker's label at inside back: "Tessuto" Size label: "10" Content tag: E1087ZN / 10 / 50% Cotton / 30% Acetate / 20% Nylon / Lining / 100% Acetate / Dry Clean Only / Made in U.S.A. / 8164 / RN# 98692
Lace set
a) Cardigan-style jacket of silver lace with silver beads and sequins embroidered in a floral motif; tan silk lining; scoop neckline; hook and eye at CF neckline; long sleeves; scalloped hem and hem of sleeves; b) top of silver lace with silver beads and sequins in a floral motif; scoop neckline; sleeveless; CB zipper; scalloped hem; tan silk lining
Mao dress
T-shirt style maxi dress of "Chairman Mao" print nylon knit. Rounded, bound neckline; short sleeves; unfinished hems. Pull-over style; lined in black nylon.
Metallic heels
Shoes. Pumps of gold metallic leather with gold lace. Dark yellow rhinestones at the rounded tip going into vamp; low- cut throat; continental heel
Mohair jacket
Jacket of pink mohair; flat roll collar with rounded points; piping from neckline to side seam; center front closure; armhole princess seams at back; black lining with designer's name in small pocket with a quote from the designer on it.
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