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Day dress

Description: Sundress ensemble of black bias cut novelty cotton blend. A) Sundress. Below knee length; 1/2" shoulder straps. Pin tucks on front of bodice and A-lined skirt meet at waistline forming an hourglass shape. Right side slit pocket. Left side zipper closure. Union label and cleaning instructions tags at center back neckline. B) Jacket. Long sleeves; pin tucks at front shoulders and across back yoke. Long sleeves; peplum. Center front button closure; snaps at neckline indicate detachable collar, c… more
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Nipon, Albert

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt ensemble. A) Jacket of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend with white square pattern in box style. Single breasted with rounded neckline and center front opening in gray fabric with button and loop closure. Long set-in sleeves with gray fabric at hem matching opening of jacket; closure of two buttons matching opening. Side and left breast pocket in welt look gray fabric. Lined in fabric matching blouse. Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Skirt of … more
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Laug, André

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

Day dress

Description: Dress of dark gray wool jersey knit. Knee length; vertical welt pockets at hips. Rounded neckline with left side closure of three gray buttons. Long raglan sleeves with a single matching button at vent. Center back vent. Fully lined in navy polyester. Designer's label: "Perry Ellis" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label. B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 3" wide.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Ellis, Perry

Floral print dress

Description: Dress of silk in crepe and twill weave in red and pink rose design. Short, puffed sleeves lined in organza. Rounded neckline piped in magenta. Center back closure of two covered buttons and loops. Unlined with neck facing; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Flora Kung / New York" Content/care and size tags at base of designer label.
Date: 1988
Creator: Kung, Flora

Sequin cocktail dress

Description: A) Evening dress of black net with vertical strokes of gunmetal, purple iridescent and black sequins throughout. Drop waist with five stiff layers of net skirt which falls to knee length; hemline trimmed with single row of black sequins. High round neckline. Long sleeves of net and sequins matching dress with slit at cuff which closes with a snap. Center back closure of hook & eye at neckline and above zipper at upper back. B) Sweetheart style slip of black nylon with beige spaghetti straps. D… more
Date: 1988
Creator: Costa, Victor

Green evening dress

Description: Gown of green and black nylon tulle with vertical stripes of crystal rhinestones on bodice; V-neckline and short sleeves; bodice dips to a V-point in center-front and center-back; full-length, full skirt of 2 layers of green tulle with 1 layer of black tulle over top; bodice is fully lined in green acetate; under skirt of acetate; center-back zip closure. Designer's label at inside back: "Murray Arbeid / " Retailer's label at inside back: "Made in England for / Lou Lattimore / Inc." Care/conte… more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Arbeid, Murray

Splatter painted dress

Description: Evening dress of white acetate taffeta with multicolored hand-painted splatter and brush stroke design. Sleeveless with bateau neckline. Full length with gathered 7-1/2" cotton flounce at hemline. Bows of ribbon at shoulders with stands of ribbon extending to hem. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Kehoe, Mary Lide Murchison

Black dress with silk band

Description: Dress of black silk chiffon; sweetheart neckline; spaghetti straps; knee-length; chiffon has 1/8" wide vertical pleating; pleats stitched below waist to 9" above hem; Three 1 inch wide black silk satin bands around waist; long black silk satin ribbon attached and looped at center back waist to look like a bow; center back zipper partly hidden by panel at waist secured with three hook-and-eyes closure; black interior corset with boning and inner grosgrain ribbon at empire waist with hook-and-eye… more
Date: 1986/1988
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Leather ensemble

Description: Ensemble of brown leather with suede side out; (a) Blouse with wide v-neckline leading into asymmetrical five button front closure; dropped shoulders; seam with tucks at front; seam at elbow and 7 tucks going verticle down side seam; center back seam; and neck facing; (b) skirt with facing; lacing down center front and waist is long and slightly flared; divided in 3 horizontal sections creating a chevron at center front and back; back center zipper closure lined in brown silk. Stamped on leat… more
Date: 1985/1999
Creator: Grimes, Barbara

Skirt suit

Description: Black wool suit. A) Jacket has round neckline; dolman sleeves; 5 large plastic buttons center back. Designer Label: Albert Nipon Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Skirt of same material with gathered waistband; knee length; left side zipper; seam pockets. C) Tie belt of black wool. 2 1/2 yards long.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Nipon, Albert

Cocktail dress

Description: Short black evening dress of black velvet, lace and black satin. 3 inch wide band of black velvet forms off-the-shoulder neckline with black cap sleeves of lace, net and beads with scalloped hem. Dress of inverted pleats forms a bell-shaped tunic with underskirt of black velvet. Built in crinoline petticoat.
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Costa, Victor

Dress

Description: Evening dress of blue and white striped cotton organdy. A) Dress: Fitted; short sleeved bodice with contrasting ecru cotton organdy. Scalloped. double Peter Pan collar and cuffs. Center back zipper closure from neckline to hipline. Double hook&eyes to secure collar. Natural waistline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered ankle-length skirt. Patch pockets at the hips with contrasting ecru organdy accents. Sheer ecru organdy underskirt with exposed scalloped hem to match collar. cuffs and pockets.… more
Date: 1981
Creator: Blass, Bill

Floral dress

Description: Floral print pink. gray and yellow patterned silk dress with sash. A) Dress: unfitted. above-the-knee tunic shell with high rounded neckline. Center back placket opening from neck to midback with loop and covered shank button closure. Wide 3/4-length set-in sleeves with contrasting raspberry pink patterned silk cuff. Shoulder pads. Label stitched right center back. beside placket opening. Designer Label: Flora Kung B) Sash: matching floral print silk with raspberry pink patterned silk back… more
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Kung, Flora

Evening dress

Description: Evening gown of black velvet, blue and green banded. Strapless; black velvet empire bodice cut on the diagonal. A-line skirt with asymmetrical hem made of diagonal bands of blue and green satin edged with black velvet bands. Zippered center back closure with hook&eye at center back neckline. Bodice and skirt lined in black satin. Black grosgrain waist stay. Inner support structure of banded horsehair. Skirt hem faced in khaki green satin. Label stitched right of zipper.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening gown of black gazar, velvet and crepe chiffon with belt. A) Dress: Fitted black velvet main bodice with modified sweetheart neckline. Upper bodice (bust to shoulder) of black silk crepe chiffon scattered with diamond rhinestones. High round neckline with long sleeves. Four snap closures at each wrist. Center back zipper closure with a hook&eye at the neckline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered. full-length skirt of black silk gazar. Inverted 'V' front opening with curved hemline. Bodi… more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

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

Sportswear ensemble

Description: A) Box style jacket of brown wool gaberdine. Waist length. Single breasted with closure of three circular copper shank buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long modified dolman sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and matching button closure. Rolled collar. Lined in light brown brushed wool. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions and size "4" tags at right side seam. B) Blouse of brown striped warped wool. Double breasted with closure of 11 circular copper shank b… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Floral beaded bolero

Description: Bolero or cropped evening jacket of off-white or cream silk satin embellished with all-over abstracted floral or daisy pattern with petals made of white seed beads radiating from clear faceted crystals, frosted translucent bugle beads, and silver embroidery, piping effect around the neckline and center front opening created with thick line of white seed beads. Label: Oscar de la Renta
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar

Coat dress

Description: Ensemble of pink wool and black velvet. A) Coat. Street length, of heavy wool. Long sleeves with turn-back and split black velvet cuffs. Black velvet band collar. CF opening with 5 circular black velvet buttons. Two pockets with black velvet flaps. Half belt across back, attached with black velvet covered buttons. Lined in pink silk. Designer's label at cb neckline: "Carolyne Roehm" Origin/fabric label and care label at side seam near hem. B) Dress. Street-length, with long sleeves. Deep V… more
Date: 1985/1992
Creator: Roehm, Carolyne

Evening ensemble

Description: Ensemble of silver thread silk brocade in a pattern of vertical wavy lines. A) Jacket is full-length with stand-up collar that is open with elongated V at front. Center front opening to waist with 6 crystal buttons with loops of self-fabric; open to hemline. Long set-in sleeves with 4-3/4" bell cuffs. Shoulder pads; lined in grey silk crepe. Designer's label inside: "Michael Faircloth" B) Straight skirt is full-length with 18" slit at center back. 1-1/4" waistband with center-back zip and h… more
Date: 1985/1999
Creator: Faircloth, Michael
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