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Alligator pumps

Description: Green-brown or olive alligator pump with button at side. Spike heel, pointed toe. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 7.4 cm H: 14 cm Heel: 8 cm, (3 in.) Markings: Right- "Balmain / Paris Mexico"
Date: 1945/1955
Creator: Balmain, Pierre

Black cocktail dressBa

Description: A: Dress of black viscose, cotton, and silk blend cloque with crinkled embossing. Silhouette has capped sleeves and a dropped waistline followed with a full gathered skirt. Princess seams construct the garment at the center front seam and center back seam with an invisible zipper attached. Label: Balenciaga Edition B: Belt of black cloque.
Date: 2015/2019
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Blue suede shoes

Description: Mary Jane-style shoe of navy suede leather, round toe box, low vamp, ankle straps with small gold-tone buckles, rounded stack heels. Left Shoe: Charles Jourdan / Paris Right Shoe: Charles Jourdan / Paris
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Charles Jourdan

Bow blouse

Description: Blouse of beige silk. Turn down collar extends to form tie; long sleeves with button closure on vented cuffs. Center front closure of six buttons. Two patch pockets at breast with satin weave Chanel logo. Gathers at yoke. Designer's label: Chanel / Boutique
Date: 1970/1985
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Changeant silk skirt

Description: Tapered pencil skirt of two-tone grey and orange silk/cotton blend. Constructed with three panels in front and back. Small slit on front left and back left sides. Left side zipper closure with hook-and-eye at waist. Curved welt pockets at front left and right sides. Lined in grey below 1.75" interior waistband.
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Rucci, Ralph

Coat ensemble

Description: A) Dress of pink wool crepe. Knee length; round neck. Princess seams on bodice curve around to back of dress; small gathers along curved seam at waist. Three-quarter length sleeves. Center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Lined in pink silk; shoulder pads. B) Coat of pink wool. Knee length; flat collar. Front princess seams curve around to back. Three black buttons with centers shaped like roses down center front. Long sleeves with two buttons at wrist. Back has center, princess, and wa… more
Date: 1992/1999
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Cocktail dress

Description: a) Cocktail dress of teal blue/green satin. Fitted princess-line dress with open V-neck and long sleeves. Contrasting midnight blue velvet collar and turn back cuffs. Zipper closure from left underarm to hip. Back waist seam. Piece lined with teal silk chiffon. Boned inner bodice of white tulle lined with teal chiffon. Zipper closure down left side with white grosgrain waist and rib stays. Label stitched beneath left armhole: "Givenchy/Made in France" Couture Number: 76756 b) Belt: matching te… more
Date: 1989/1992
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black shirred velvet. Strapless, fitted above-the-knee length sheath with scalloped hemline. Center back zipper closure with a single hook&eye at the neckline. Boned. Black silk lining with bust and waist stays. Designer's label at center front of waist stay: "Boutique / Givenchy / Paris / Made in France"
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Cocktail dress

Description: A: Evening gown with black velvet skirt and gold sequined bodice, strapless, vertical bust darts, natural waist, center back black zipper, midi length. Designer label: Jacques Fath Paris. B: Belt of black patent leather, wide, with rectangular covered buckle (perhaps not original to ensemble)
Date: 1954
Creator: Fath, Jacques, 1912-1954

Coordinated ensemble

Description: Coat ensemble of purple and gray novelty twill yarn. A) Coat. Single breasted with button closure. Ankle length; long Convertible collar. Lined in gray silk; shoulder pads. B) Blouse of purple silk. Long sleeves with ruffle collar and cuffs. With narrow tie. Designer's label: Louis Féraud / Paris C) Vest matching novelty yarn. Single breasted with welt pockets at sides. Lined in gray silk. D) Skirt of matching novelty yarn. Below knee length. Left side zipper closure. Lined in gray silk.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Féraud, Louis

Cropped jacket

Description: Cropped jacket of ribbed navy blue wool blend. Wide notched lapel. Puffed long sleeves with rolled cuffs. Seam center back. Fully lined in blue; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Day Dress

Description: Day dress and underskirt of olive green shantung silk . a) Shirt waist style dress of olive green shantung silk. Knee-length. Round neckline; princess seams; gathered natural waist. Buttons down center front of bodice with a snap at the neckline; covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Left side seam zipper closure from underarm to upper thigh; underarm gussets. Two slit double welt pockets on left and right; 3/4 length sleeves. Attached self tie belt at center back waist. Unlined; 26" waist… more
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Day Dress

Description: A) Day dress of red/orange chiffon printed with design of square polka dots. Modified shirtwaist style with wrap around closure. Below knee length; short sleeves with 1" cuffs. B) Belt of black velvet. No labels in either item.
Date: 1951
Creator: Dior, Christian

Day dress

Description: Ivory crepe sleeveless dress with belt. A) Dress: wool crepe sheath with V-neckline front and back. Sleeveless with triangular shaped armholes. Center back opening with three ivory colored buttons and three tailored buttonholes. Two covered snaps and a zipper from waist to hipline. Waist level seam across back. Fully lined in white silk. Designer's label stitched beneath the right armhole: "Givenchy / Made in France" Handwritten couture tag underneath designer's label: "No. 80931" B) Belt: m… more
Date: 1993
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Day dress

Description: Day dress in orange wool knit. Knee-length. Six circular gold-colored, basket weave buttons on front top stitched seam. Decorative orange cord "tie" below wide, pointed collar with reeded, gold-colored spherical terminal beads. Short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is A-lined with pleats coming from waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and 2 hook & loops on collar. Lined in orange silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior - New York Inc." Retailer's label below… more
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Dinner dress

Description: Dinner dress of black satin and velvet. Sleeveless; fitted bodice with deep V-neckline. Standing, black satin spread collar. Center front lapped closure with four covered snaps and a single hook&bar. Waist seam with fitted, draped, knee-length skirt. The skirt drapes from left of center front. Fully lined in black silk. Black grosgrain petersham with hook&eye closure. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Made in France Handwritten couture tag underneath designer's label: 80533
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Dinner dress

Description: A) Dinner dress of black velvet; high rounded neckline; waistline seam with long tucks on bodice and skirt in front; full length skirt; one piece long sleeves; CB invisible zipper; black lining; Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris B) Belt of black velvet; 2" wide; hook and eye closure; gold oval metal buckle with small red rhinestones
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Yves Saint Laurent

Dinner dress

Description: Dinner dress of gold and black brocade with belt. A) Dress: made of burnished gold brocade with two-tone black accents in an abstract wave/floral pattern. Contrasting black velvet wired standing V-neck collar. Long tapered sleeves with functional four button closure at wrist. Covered buttons with loops. Lapped center front closure with two hook&eyes and four black chiffon covered snaps as the closure devices. Waist seam with asymmetrical draping over the right hip. Fully lined with black chiff… more
Date: Autumn 1992
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Dinner ensemble

Description: Dinner dress and jacket ensemble of black wool. a) Jacket: Short princess line black wool jacket; V-neckline with wide notched collar and wide lapels. Full-length, set in, two piece sleeves. Asymmetrical lapped front opening with one large, round, filigree button with rhinestones and bound buttonhole Fully lined in black silk. Designer label stitched inside back neck below collar: Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris Couture number: 62048 b) Dress: Matching sleeveless knee length dress wit… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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