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Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of black velvet. Halter neck; sheer fabric covered with black beads over bust. Princess seams; floor length. Two hook and eye closures at center back neck hidden by velvet bow. Center back invisible zipper; black lining. Label: "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of royal blue silk with silk knit bodice and full length gathered bubble skirt with deep side slits. Long sleeves with pleated shoulders; princess seams. Rounded neckline. Skirt gathers at natural waist and is drawn at side slits. Center back zipper closure. Bodice is lined in royal blue silk; padded shoulders.
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Herrera, Carolina

Jumpsuit

Description: Jumpsuit of black fabric. High rounded neckline. Long sleeves. Long legs. Seaming detail at center front neckline. Vertical seams at front. Sleated section just below waist at front. Hook-and-loop and zipper closure at center back. Lined in black. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Geof / frey / Beene" Size label at inside side seam: "6" Care label at inside side seam: "Dry Clean / Only / Made / IN U.S.A." Union label at inside side seam: "Union Made in the USA / UNITE! / Union of Needl… more
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Evening ensemble

Description: Ensemble of brown velvet and green and blue satin. a) Blouse of brown velvet. Jewel neckline; long waistline darts. Long sleeves with zippers. Center back zipper closure; brown lining. b) Full-length skirt of green satin with blue satin abstracted floral motif applique with golden-brown silk thread. 1" waistband. Three snaps and one hook and eye on left side; green chiffon lining. Waistline label: Oscar de la Renta Handwritten couture number on label: 2415 c) Belt of brown velvet. Leather backi… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Straw hat

Description: Gibson Girl-inspired straw boater hat with wide brim, extra wide crown. Hatband of red, yellow, black, and white paisley ribbon finished in a wide bow. Sweatband of light pink grosgrain ribbon. Designer label: Byron Lars / New York
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Lars, Byron

Suede ensemble

Description: Southwest inspired skirt ensemble of dark red/rust suede: A) Blouse. V-shaped neckline with beading and cut-out details. Elbow length sleeves with beading at asymmetric hem. Scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designers label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe B) Knee length skirt. 1" waistband with suede lacing; two front darts. Lacing above scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure with self-covered snap on waistband. Lined … more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Grimes, Barbara

Slingback heels

Description: Pumps of black velvet. Peep-toe shoes have heavy antique-style gold embroidery across vamp and sides. Ankle straps of black velvet with gilt metal buckles encrusted with clear rhinestones. Black leather inner lining. 3 1/2" spike heel covered in black velvet. Black leather soles. Inlaid cloth label inside each shoe: "Ralph Lauren / Collection" Stamped on sole of each shoe: "Ralph Lauren / Collection / Made in Italy"; "B / 8" Size: 8 B; 22 cm. long; 9 cm. at widest; 15 cm. at highest; Heel: 8.… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Lauren, Ralph

Leather ensemble

Description: Skirt suit of black suede. a) Jacket with shawl collar of cowhide simulating spotted fur. Center front hidden snap closure trimmed with two rows of beaded buttons at sides of opening. Armscye princess seams to long sleeves with cuffs matching collar. Princess seams at back; two beaded buttons located on double vent pleat of peplum. Black lining. Designer label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe b) Skirt. Tiny scalloped edging along fitted waist; knee length. Center back zipper … more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Grimes, Barbara

Day dress

Description: Dress of kelly green wool crepe. U-shaped yoke is piped in matching green satin. Long sleeves gather at 2-1/2" cuffs with bound satin hem and closure of two satin covered buttons and barred buttonholes. Standing collar is bound in green satin. Dropped waist is pleated at sides with splits up sides; hem and side splits bound in matching green satin. Center back zipper closure. Lined in green silk. Designer's label at left side seam: Galanos Retailer's label at right side seam: Neiman-Marcus Clea… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Coat with novelty buttons

Description: Coat of burgundy wool felt. Knee length. Closure of handmade hooks and braided loops; trimmed with four large handcrafted buttons. Long sleeves; pointed collar. Side welt pockets and faux welt pocket at left breast. Lined in purple synthetic fabric; lightly padded shoulders. Designer label: Todd / Oldham
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Oldham, Todd

Maternity dress

Description: Maternity evening cocktail dress of black silk in all-over black sequins with three bands of white harlequin-inspired diamonds in white bugle beads at cuffs of the long sleeves and at lower hem of the knee-length dress. Rounded neckline. Bands of black bugle beads at neckline, cuffs, lower hem, along shoulders, along side seams, and around armscyes. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black rayon. Designer's label: Page Boy / Maternity Size labels attached to lower edge of designer's … more
Date: 1990
Creator: Page Boy Maternity

Maternity dress

Description: Maternity evening cocktail dress/top in black silk and all-over black sequins with bands of bugle beads at neckline, sleeve ends, and lower hem. Straight, shift style. Rounded neckline and short sleeves. Center back zipper with hook & eye; 7" kick pleat at center back. Lined in black polyester; padded shoulders. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Page Boy / Maternity" Size label at inside back neckline: "L" Content/Care label at inside back neckline: "100% Pure Silk / Polyester / Linin… more
Date: 1990
Creator: Page Boy Maternity

Pantsuit

Description: Cocktail ensemble consisting of a long vest, pants, and top of silk brocade. A) Vest of off-white silk and gold metallic thread in pebble textured weave. Non-uniform, various sized squares are separated by veins of gold threads giving a reptilian pattern. Sleeveless with shoulder pads. Mid-thigh length. Collarless, V-neckline with 2 button closure at waist. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Michael Faircloth" B) Pants of warm gold four-ply silk. Straight leg; full length. C… more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Faircloth, Michael

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of gold metallic French lace in floral motif over an under dress of fleshed-toned charmeuse silk. Knee length, with a folded yoke panel which forms a V-shaped neckline with lace trim. Short sleeves and empire waist each with a 1" gold lace trim. Center back zipper. Designer's label at right of zipper: "Midon"
Date: 1990
Creator: Faircloth, Michael
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2518

Description: Vogue Career Wardrobe Pattern #2518 to make a jacket with front button closure and no lapels, top with center back closure and extended shoulders, short a-line or full pleated skirt, and pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2478

Description: Vogue American Designer Pattern #2478 by Donna Karan to make a loose-fitting, tapered, pull-over dress with optional sleeves and scarf, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Karan, Donna
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2563

Description: Vogue Attitudes Pattern #2563 to make a short straight skirt, jacket with asymmetrical button closure, and jacket with patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Pomodoro, Carmelo
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Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2479

Description: Vogue Designer Original Pattern #2479 by Betty Jackson to make a dress with close fit, flared skirt, princess seams, back straps, and narrow hem, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Jackson, Betty
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6103

Description: Simplicity New Look Pattern #6103 to make a blouse with front button closure, shaped hemline, princes seams, sleeve variations, and neckline and collar variations, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #6940

Description: Simplicity New Look Pattern #6940 to make a jacket with front button closure, hip welt pockets, princess seams, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, and long set-in sleeves; top with dolman sleeves and optional neck tie detail, and fitted skirt with front darts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5129

Description: Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5129 to make a misses' dress with long set-in sleeves, sailor-style contrast collar, contrast hemline, straight silhouette, and side seam pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Butterick Company
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5315

Description: Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5315 to make a jacket with front button loop closure, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, long set-in sleeves, and hip welt flap pockets, and a-line skirt with vent, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Butterick Company
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