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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)

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

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

Puzzle pants ensemble

Description: Puzzle pants ensemble of metallic silver silk/metal blend. A: Puzzle pants of metallic silver silk/metal blend. B: Button-up shirt of metallic silver silk/metal blend. Two-inch banded collar that buttons in front, followed by center-front closure with seven iridescent buttons. Long sleeves with 1.75-inch rectangular cuffs and one-button closure. Two angled, patch pockets at left and right chest.
Date: 2005/2019
Creator: de la Falaise, Loulou

Wool coat

Description: Box jacket of ivory wool. Bracelet length, raglan sleeves. Convertible collar. Single breasted with three cream colored plastic buttons and tailored buttonholes. Top stitching on seams. Sleeves lined in cream colored silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Automne-Hiver 1973 / Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France" and stamped 02766 Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Date: Autumn 1973
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

White negligee

Description: Negligee of white nylon blend crepe with scalloped floral lace trim. Sleeveless with square neckline and bow accent at each front corner; vertical lace appliqué extends from bows to hemline; snap opening at top of left shoulder. Mid-thigh length. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior" Union label at left side seam.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

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

Novely woven suit

Description: Suit ensemble in woven yarns of beige and other colors. a) Jacket, single breasted, notched collar, three gold-tone metal buttons in shape of roses, long set-in sleeves, braided trim along openings and hems, patch pockets at hips, fitted at waist, designer label "Anne Sorrente 1 Rue Auber Paris" b) skirt of like fabric, straight silhouette, zipper closure (shown backwards)
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Sorrente, Anne

Double breasted coat

Description: Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in F… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Robe

Description: A: Dressing gown of quilted pink polyester with pink lace along hem. Long sleeves; ties together at interior waist with thin pink ribbon. B: Belt of 1 1/2" pink ribbon.
Date: 1975/1989

Evening pumps

Description: Pumps of pink silk with scalloped vamp and narrow heel. Measurements: L: 21.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Vivier, Roger

Lace evening ensemble

Description: Evening dress ensemble of pink lace in wheat pattern. a) Lace cape gathered around neck with pink satin ribbon. Lace selvedge cut to match pattern and hand basted to center front edges. b) Over blouse of matching pink lace. Bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Side opening with seven snaps. c) Under dress with three gathered tiers of pink lace. Under layer of pink satin. Sleeveless. Left side keyhole zipper. Support bodice with double layers of netting and cotton tape at seam lines with seven sprin… more
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Wool day dress

Description: Day dress in shift style of off-white wool knit. Knee length; short sleeves. High front yoke with small V at center front. Empire seaming. Side seam slit pockets run through center front of dress to form one continuous pocket. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courreges / Paris" Label at back neckline to left of zipper: "Made In France"
Date: Autumn 1964
Creator: Courrèges, Andre

Silk heels

Description: Pumps of red silk, very pointed and narrow toe box, very low and squared throat, low stiletto heels, lined in white leather, stamped "Balenciaga Custom Original" Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Balenciaga

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 FĂ©raud / 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: FĂ©raud, Louis

Halter evening dress

Description: 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 gath… more
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Yves Saint Laurent

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

Evening ensemble

Description: 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
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Yves Saint Laurent

Skirt ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black silk. A) Blouse with high wide neckline; sleeveless; four tucks in front at waistline; very low V in back; gathered sides in back; gathered front and back at shoulder seams. Peplum to be tucked into skirt with hook and eye snaps to close back; black sheer chiffon lining. Designer's label at waistband: "Givenchy / Made in / France" Handwritten style tag underneath designer's label: ""81840" B) Skirt. Knee- length; pleats in front and gathers in back; waistband. Side zipper; b… more
Date: Spring 1993
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Mohair jacket

Description: 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.
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: FĂ©raud, Louis

Silk suit

Description: Suit of lime green silk; a) jacket; fully lined with black silk; black silk collar; 4 black buttons at center front; 2 diagonally set welt pockets at hips; b) long black silk skirt; laces-up at center front waist with black eyelets; center front slit, lime silk facing.
Date: 1999
Creator: Ferre, Gianfranco

Silk ensemble

Description: Ensemble of blue, purple, red and brown printed silk; A) Overblouse has Chinese collar; asymmetrical closing LF with loops and covered buttons; long sleeves; Designer Label: Scherrer boutique / Made in France / Paris Retailer Label: Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus B) Straight skirt; below-knee length; pleat LF; (c) Narrow belt of same.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Scherrer, Jean-Louis
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