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Day dress

Description: Dress of dark gray ribbed wool in surplice, wrap style. Closes on left of bodice with three brown plastic shank button stamped “Fendi” inside an arrow. Street length; long dolman sleeves with closure of two matching buttons at cuff. When closed, dress forms a basque waistline. Asymmetric neckline. Modified continental pockets at sides. Unlined; lightly padded shoulders. Designer's label: "Roma / Fendi 365 / by Conir" Size and content/care (illegible) tags at base of designer label.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Fendi

Wool coat

Description: Coat of black textured wool in a pattern of wide herringbone stripes. Two patch pockets at left and right bust and two flap pockets (unopened) at hips. Turndown collar; long sleeves with 3" rolled cuffs with rounded vent at outside. Closure of five brass buttons with V logo encircled by laurel leaves; 21" center back vent. Fully lined in black synthetic. Designer Label: Valentino / V / Miss V / Made in Italy / Fabrique en Itale
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Valentino

Silk ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black silk. A) Shirt of black silk with shirt collar and notched lapel; horizontal pleats around middle; silk chiffon over shoulders and top back 3/4 cuff sleeves; floor length sash tie at back; 6 self-covered buttons down front. Designer label at center back; Size, care and authenticity labels at left side seam. Size 42. B) Pants of self fabric; straight wide leg with finished edge and fringe; slant pockets at sides and two faux welt pockets at back. Designer label at center back;… more
Date: 1980/1995
Creator: Fendi

Formal coat

Description: Coat of brown and tan herringbone wool. Frock-style, flared to knee, with notched collar. One row of double-breasted buttons at waist. Square patch pockets at hip. Two-piece sleeves with turn-back cuffs. Front and back princess seams, back vent, back waist seam angles up to a point at CB. Brown silk lining. Labels: "Valentino / Made in Italy"; evidence of removed label.
Date: 1990/2005
Creator: Valentino

Evening ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of black silk a) jacket has painted collar with black decorative trim; no closure; hip length; unfitted with balloon hem created by turning hem up 11" with an elastic edge to gather fullness; long sleeves tucked into large one-button turn-back cuffs with black decorative trim; unlined b) full-length skirt; 12 gores flare from knee; side zipper; 2 25" pieces of fabric doubled over and sewn into each seam c) shirt has sheer bodice and sleeves; pointed collar; rounded peplum is… more
Date: 1990/2005
Creator: Ferre, Gianfranco

Crepe dress

Description: Dress of black wool crepe. Floor length, with long black velvet raglan sleeves with 2" zipper at cuffs and shoulder pads. Round open plunging neckline with 12" slit at center front from neck down, with single button at neck, the neckline trimmed in velvet. Four-inch fringe at hem. Pockets in side seams. Lined in black crepe. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; Size (8); "Made in Italy";
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Valentino

Printed leather ensemble

Description: Woman's two piece pantsuit of dark blue suede with metallic print suede (a) Jacket. Dark blue suede with red, yellow, green, and blue printed suede- metallic floral print. Same color suede band trim. Styled with band collar with center front opening- full length metal zipper closure. Modified fitted sleeves taper at wrist. Straight cut with diagonal slash pockets each side front. Straight hemline. Unlined. Labels: “Roberto Cavalli, firenze, Made in Italy, and content/care tags. Length: 28¼ (7… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Velveteen knickers

Description: B) Black velveteen knickers; cut full with inverted tucks at front below fitted waistband; mock cross-lacings in black satin cord at outer leg; center front fly with plastic zipper closure with one button at waistband; belt loops; fully lined with black fabric. Label: "Valentino / Boutique / Made in Italy"
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Valentino, Mario

Leather skirt suit

Description: Woman's jacket and skirt of dark red leather and suede. A) Jacket of dark red leather with intertwined bands of red suede at collar and sleeve edge. Styled with band collar and center front opening with six round self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Long fitted sleeves. Waist length, straight cut bodice with princess seams front and back. Welt pockets at each side front. Lower back has half belt with gold tone signature buckle. Lower edge straight in back, with curve toward center fron… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Gucci

Suede skirt suite

Description: Woman's double-breasted skirt suit of navy blue suede. A) Jacket. Long sleeves with a button at each wrist, and with two front patch pockets, turn-down collar and lapel. Back vent. Lined in navy brocade with "Mario Valentino" woven into the pattern. Labels: "Mario Valentino / Made in Italy" and size label (12) at right side seam inside. B) Skirt. Matching straight skirt, knee-length. Invisible zipper and snap at center back. Fully lined in same brocade fabric as jacket. Labels: "Mario Valent… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Valentino, Mario

Formal silk coat

Description: Coat of navy silk. 4-inch ruched, rectangular collar; long sleeves with no cuffs. Single-breasted, with center front closure by four rounded buttons of self, patch pocket at each breast. Inverted pleat at center back. Lining of black.
Date: 2010/2019
Creator: Valentino

Striped blouse

Description: Blouse of black silk with gold vertical stripes. Long, set-in sleeves with button closure on 2" cuffs. Bound, jewel neckline. Center back button closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21" Content/care tag at left side seam.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Armani, Giorgio

Printed leather ensemble

Description: Ensemble of blue leather. A) vest with stencil-painted leaf design in front; no closure; no collar; unlined. B) skirt with stencil-painted leaf design; knee length; flared; asymmetrical yoke; flared; 1" waistband; back zipper; unlined.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Silk cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black silk crepe with black velvet detail. Deep rounded neckline, shirred sleeves and on bodice forming a cummerbund effect. Full calf-length circular skirt with heavy crinoline lining. Black velvet bands at collar, with bows on shoulders, and running from waist to hem of skirt. Zipper closure at side.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Fabiani, Alberto

Slacks ensemble

Description: Blue and white striped blouse and slacks. A) Jacket. Lower hip length. Seven navy plastic buttons at center front, hidden from view when fastened by front placket. Front left breast pocket. Two front welt pockets at front of jacket. Hanger loop at inside center back neckline. Full-length sleeve with slit at cuff, fastened with three navy plastic buttons. Fully lined. Designer's label at inside center back neckline; "Giorgio Armani / Made in Italy - Fabrique en Italie" Size label below designe… more
Date: 1982
Creator: Armani, Giorgio

Fringe jacket

Description: Woman's jacket of back velveteen and black print suede fringe. Floral print suede with metallic colors of silver, pale green, pale blue, pale purples, and gold. Jacket of velveteen with bands of 3" (9.5cm) printed suede fringe sewn horizontally, with overlapping. Styled with high band collar of printed suede, padded and center front opening with hook and eye closures. Padded shoulders. Long, full sleeves. Padded hemline band of print suede. Unlined. Label: "Roberto Cavalli, firenze, made in Ita… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Pant ensemble

Description: Woman's two piece pantsuit of bright blue suede with printed and appliqued trim; (a)Jacket. Trimmed with printed and appliqued birds; colors of gold, purple and bronze. Birds at lower front, outer sleeve edge, and back. At back stylized sun. Styled with two piece notched collar with center front opening with one snap closure. Padded shoulders. Long, fitted sleeves with slightly uneven edge. Long, straight cut with stand pocket each side hip. Slightly curved hemline. Unlined. Labels: “Roberto Ca… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Leather ensemble

Description: Woman's two piece suit of patchwork suede and print suede. Olive green and dark brown suede; “reptile" print dark brown, olive green, and tan suede. (a)Jacket. Patchwork appearance. Styled with two piece notched collar and center front opening with two snap closure. Padded shoulders. Long full fitted sleeves. Straight, full cut with large welt pocket each side front hip. At center back, printed and appliqued design of jungle cat with foliage. Straight cut hemline with curve at front opening. Un… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Leather ensemble

Description: Woman's two piece suit of black print suede. Printed with an ornate Art Deco pattern of vertical rows of small dots with minor scalloping (colors of grey); ornate border print with colors of gold, red, lavender, and blue. Trimmed at edges with gold thread. A) Jacket. Styled with standing/Mandarin collar with center front opening with seven hook & eyes closures. Curved hemline. Padded shoulders. Long, semi-full fitted sleeves with uneven sleeve edge. Slightly curved hemline with uneven front. U… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Abstract printed coat

Description: Coat of print and white oversize snakeskin print, likely polyester-silk gazaar. Round neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, center front opening without closures, oversize barrel line silhouette, lined in light pink silk. Label:
Date: 2015
Creator: Valli, Giambattista

Day ensemble

Description: Ensemble of orange and off white silk. A) Jacket of orange and white vertical stripes, formed with clusters of very narrow orange stripes, and wider white stripes. Knee-length, loose and flowing, slit on both side seams from upper hips to hem. Long sleeves with dropped shoulder. CF opening with 6 buttons. Neckline has large triangular shaped extensions which form ruffles down front. Designer's label: "Judyhornby" Origin/Content/Care/Style label. Made in Italy, 100% silk. B) Top of orange and… more
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Hornby, Judy
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