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"Empowerment" Jacket

Description: "Empowerment" Jacket of dyed blue, purple and gray silk with multiple bands of trim on front. Long sleeves with 3" cuffs; 3/4 length. Patch pockets of fabric and trim matching sleeve cuffs. Main back panel of collage of multi-printed cottons with female figure and crescent moon. Lined in blue and black houndstooth silk jacquard with abstract paisley accents. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Amy Zerner"
Date: 2005
Creator: Zerner, Amy

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Description: Ensemble in black and oatmeal colored wool, consisting of: A) Jacket: Semi-fitted wool in abstracted herringbone weave with black and oatmeal yarns running double throughout; moderately rounded neckline with asymmetrical mandarin collar; full-length raglan sleeves with overarm seam and undersleeve; double breasted front opening with eight round, plastic, oatmeal colored buttons and four bound buttonholes supplemented by single hook & eye inside lap at waist; vertical welt pockets on front line… more
Date: 1954
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

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Description: Suit of yellow charmeuse silk embellished with chenille in a spider mum floral motif. a) Bolero style jacket. Fish mouth collar closed with self covered button. Long, set-in sleeves with three self covered, non-functioning buttons and bound buttonholes at hem. Fully lined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Michael Faircloth / at / Lilly Dodson" b) Skirt of matching silk. Full, below knee length; gathers into a 3" waist band with four tucks. Four self covered buttons and fabric loops… more
Date: 1985
Creator: Faircloth, Michael

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Description: Ensemble of black polyester. A) Blouse. V-neckline. pointed collar; long dolman sleeves; cut out trim around neckline in shape of square and at cuffs. Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene" B) Pleated skirt of same. side zipper. applied belt at L side. Cut out trim approximately 8 " from hem.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

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Description: Dress ensemble of navy, dark green and maroon paisley inspired print. A) Dress of jacquard silk. Jewel neckline with wide ruffle. Long sleeves. Pin-tucks in bodice from waistline to bust line. Skirt is knee length with gathers at dropped waistline. Center back closure in bodice of fabric covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Padded shoulders. Designer label: "Arnold Scaasi" 2226/F83 B) Jacket of twill fabric in same print quilted with gold chainstitch outlining print. Jewel neckline. Single b… more
Date: Autumn 1983
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

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Description: Skirt ensemble. A) Boxed jacket of brown twill. Short sleeves. Banded collar follows sides of squared neckline. Center front closure of three circular white buttons at hem. Lined in brown synthetic; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Care tags at back neckline and left side seam. B) Shell blouse of dark taupe silk crepe with vertical stripes of red, turquoise, navy, ivory, and tan. Rounded neckline; sleeveless with deep arm holes. Center bac… more
Date: 1985/1990
Creator: Chloé (Firm)

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Description: 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 unde… more
Date: Spring 1994
Creator: Laura Ashley

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Description: Pantsuit ensemble; A) Shirt of multi-colored silk stripes; gold buttons on cuffs; Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham B) Matching pants of lined chiffon with elastic waist.
Date: Autumn 1996
Creator: Oldham, Todd

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Description: A) Navy floral cotton romper with pink and periwinkle flowers and green leaves. Scoop neckline and natural waistline. 8 navy plastic buttons CF. Sleeveless. 2 patch pockets at front waist with tie closures. Full, harem-style legs with 1 1/2" band at ankles Designer's label inside center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Rep. of Ireland" Care and content underneath designer's label. B) Navy cotton and spandex knit ribbed body suit with short sleeves with thin band at cuff. 2 plastic sna… more
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Laura Ashley

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Description: Evening skirt suit ensemble of green quilted satin matelassé. A) Jacket is double breasted with deep squared neckline and closure of four square faceted black buttons reinforced with hook & eyes and snap. Peplum angles to form a V at the center front. Long sleeves with three matching buttons at hem. Lined in teal satin; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Valentino / Night" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Amen Wardy / Made in Italy" Size "6" tag at right neck… more
Date: 1980/1995
Creator: Valentino

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Description: Ensemble: a) Hooded shawl/cape of bright olive and navy blue houndstooth lightweight wool with fringe trim throughout. Label: Carolina Herrera/ Neiman Marcus b) Skirt of bright olive and navy blue houndstooth wool with a heavier weight and wider check. Skirt has a slight A-line and is knee length; three knife pleats at lower center half. Center back zip and hinge closure; fully lined in navy blue silk. Label: Carolina Herrera c) Belt of self fabric, like shawl, with navy blue leather edges, a… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Herrera, Carolina

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Description: 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
Date: 1995
Creator: Missoni

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Description: a) Evening cap of red bagheera uncut velvet, rectangular in shape, slit at center to create a neck opening, fully lined in coordinated red silk b) Evening dress of red velvet (with uncut pile) , floor length, sleeveless, with narrow straps of self, train gathered at back and extending to the floor, fully lined, inside a boned corset with bust cups stitched into the garment with labels for Neiman Marcus, Pauline Trigere, and a "Designer Collection" Formfit label with Pauline Trigere on the back.
Date: 1965
Creator: Trigère, Pauline

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Description: Ensemble of thin rayon. (a) Tank shirt of white with black broken stripes. Gather at center front neck and pleats down center front. Black and white bias at hems. Polka dots woven in. (b) Jacket of same bias. Pleats down front and wrists. No collar. Small flower buttons. Off-white. (c) Ankle length straight skirt of rayon. Black. Small pleats. Stitched down. Same bias at hem and side seams. (d) Below-knee length skirt, same as (c) (e) Belt of 1/2" black satin.
Date: 1987/1992
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

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Description: A) Top of cream cashmere with round scoop neckline embellished with aqua and crystal faceted gem-like beads of various shpes and sizes short sleeves; hip length, 3'' opening at center-back neckline with hook and eye closure at top. Designer and size label at center back B) Pants of bright aqua cotton/silk blend; crisp, flat fabric has light blue contrast stitch; 2'' waistband with contrast stitch of 4 horizontal lines; 2 horizontal slit pockets at front; full-length, straight leg. Designer labe… more
Date: 2000/2009
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

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Description: Ensemble of brown velvet and satin. A) Dress. High round neckline; natural waist; fitted sleeves; fabric covered button on each cuff; 2 bust darts; bellow the knee length; zipper center back; 2 darts at back; lined in brown satin; No labels in dress. B) Jacket of brown velvet and satin; mid-calf length; velvet quilted to create a pebble-like print; round neckline; satin edging at neck, cuffs and pockets; banded pockets center front; no buttons; lined in brown satin; No labels in jacket. … more
Date: 1995
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
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