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Jacket

Description: Jacket of brown/taupe toned zig-zagged inspired novelty weave wool blend. Single-breasted; slightly fitted. Collarless neckline squares into center front opening. Long sleeves with vented cuff and non-functioning button. Side welt pockets with flaps; unopened. Lined in charcoal gray synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer label: Giorgio Armani / Le Collezioni / Made in Italy Size tag: 42 / 8 Evidence of tag removed.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Armani, Giorgio

Skirt ensemble

Description: Ensemble of shirt and skirt. A) Shirt of multi-colored rayon/nylon. No collar. Elbow-length sleeves. Puckered to look like bubble wrap. Waist length. Pattern of random polka dots. White base with green, yellow, pink, red, blue, black. Shoulder pads. Designer's label at inside center back neckline; "Giorgio Armani / Via Borgonuovo, 21 Milano" B) Skirt of layered silk. Floor length. Under-layer of burnt orange chiffon. Outer layer of mint green floral pattern printed and woven organza. Pockets w… more
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Armani, Giorgio

Skirt ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble. A) Vest of brown wool blend bouclé in herringbone inspired weave. Two-piece construction with overlapped halves. Button closure at U-shaped neckline; hidden covered snap closure under front panels. Side vents with rounded edges. Lined in dark brown acetate/rayon blend. Designer label: Giorgio Armani / Le Collezioni / Made in Italy Size and content tags. B) Skirt of brown twill in faux wrap style with pleated front. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in bronze… more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Armani, Giorgio

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

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

Crochet hat

Description: Art wear hat of crochet yarn in "Funk" aesthetic style. Designed with a red beret crown with turquoise underside, 3-1/2" multicolored brim of African-inspired patterns, and back drape/veil of red and turquoise stripes.
Date: 1980/1995
Creator: Bailey, Xenobia

Leather pumps

Description: Pumps of black kid leather with pointed toe and stiletto heel. Draped leather detail at side that is gathered and bound by a strap of reptile skin. Designer: "Bally / Made in Italy" Measurements: Length: 23 cm Width: 8cm Height: 14cm Heel: 8cm (3 1/8") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1985
Creator: Bally

Evening shoes

Description: Evening sandal of black satin; 3" heel; t-strap style with narrow cording that runs through top of T, crosses over foot, and runs through top of heel of shoe to be tied around the ankle; rhinestone balls hand from the ends of the cord. Left and Right shoe: "Boutique Mancini / 20. RUE DU BOCCADOR / BALZAC 42 - 86 _ PARIS" L: 21cm W: 7cm H 15cm Heel: 7 1/2cm / 3in
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Balzac

Necklace - Banjara Festival Attire

Description: Necklace. Torc-style necklace of silver, twisted and with wire wrapping at ends. Rigid hook at front to connect ends, and with a single Indian 25 Paise coin mounted near each side of clasp, with pendant silver beads. Suspended from the ends, near the clasp, are two large triangular ornaments of silver openwork, from which are suspended short lengths of silver chain terminating in silver spheres. Coins date from 1982 and 1988.
Date: 1988/2000
Creator: Banjara Peoples

Faux fur hat

Description: Beret-style hat of black faux, viscose fur. Headband of white grosgrain ribbon; lined in white acetate. Designer's label: Fred Bare / Made in England Measurements: Side to Side: 26 cm Front to Back: 22 cm Height: 10 cm
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Bare, Fred

Tail-cap hat

Description: Hat in tail-cap style of black crushed velvet. Trimmed with a black tassel at the crown; rolled brim. White satin lining. Measurements: Side to Side: 29 cm. Front to Back: 28 cm. Height: 30 cm. without tassel
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Bare, Fred

Coat dress

Description: Coat dress of black and pink satin. Below knee length; waist dropped 2" below natural waist; skirt gathered at waist; pink shawl collar extends off shoulders, back of collar comes to point on lower back; cuffs of pink satin; parallel pink lines quilted onto pink; pink facings at front opening on skirt; light grosgrain closure inside waist; covered snap closure with additional hook and eyes. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Union label at left side seam.
Date: 1985
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black polyester, organza, and chiffon. Long sleeves; no collar; below-knee length; no arm hole; curve from CF to under arm at 3" of chiffon. Organza flowers at neck front; back top to waist is chiffon, then polyester below waist. Center front invisible zipper closure. Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Union Label "8"
Date: 1983/1993
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Coordinated ensemble

Description: a) Bolero jacket of black wool with blue satin stripes. Long sleeves; no closure; collarless; rounded edges; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Balliet's / Oklahoma City" Cleaning instructions, union label, "Made / in U.S.A." and size "4" tags at left side seam. b) Skirt of black wool. Knee length; elastic waistband in back; center front has inverted pleat; 2 tucks on each side; pockets on both sides; right si… more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Day dress

Description: Dress of synthetic taffeta in black polka dots on white background. Scoop neck; knee length. Sleeveless; back of dress is halter cut. False attached vest with solid black knit insets, stitched in silver metallic thread and trimmed in silver metallic ribbon. Front of dress is black knit, V-shaped with curved flat pleats at each side of the V at waist. Center back hidden zipper. Lined ivory crepe synthetic (polyester?). Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New Yo… more
Date: 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress

Description: Evening ensemble of ivory silk with black tulip design. A) Blouse. Sleeveless with webbed front waist panel of black silk and silver thread. Rounded neckline with deep opening which ends at center front zipper closure on webbed panel. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label: "Geof / frey / Beene" Retailer's label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York" B) Skirt. Full length with webbed front panel matching blouse. Center back zipper closure. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label: "Geof /… more
Date: Spring 1985
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble heavily trimmed in black net and large purple sequins. A) Dress of black crepe with wide applied waist of black net and purple sequins. Below knee length; cap sleeve with shoulder pads. Collarless, jewel neckline. Pleating above waistband creates draped bustline effect. Pleating below waistband forms side pockets. Center back zipper; lined in black. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene / New York Union label. B) Jacket of black fur felt with lower half applied in black net with picots… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

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

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of a white and dusty rose dress and jacket. a) Jacket. Rounded neckline. White bias trim around neckline, sleeves and hem. Gathered cuff with functional parole button. Five pearl buttons down front of jacket. Shoulder pads. Designer label center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene b) Dress. Matching fabric. Bodice in dusty pink floral cotton. White trim at waist and hem. Skirt of white and dusty pink floral stripes. Below knee length. Designer label center back neckline: Geoffr… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of wool and cotton. (a) Bolero jacket of navy blue, dark ochre, dark orange plaid. Blue wool lining. Small wooden buttons. Notched collar. Double breasted. Decorative shoulder flaps. (b) Shirt of cotton knit jersey. Waist length. Long sleeve. Open neck. Continuous lap. Buttons closed at neck. Brown leather trim around neck and lap. (c) Skirt of navy blue cotton/poly blend. Straight. Knee length. (d) Midi length brown flare skirt. Pockets. 4 small stitched down pleats each side (16 tot… more
Date: 1988
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Ensemble

Description: Pants ensemble. A) Top of black satin, slightly cropped, with short sleeves. Top is covered in sequins in wide horizontal black bands, red bands, and "plaid" band of bugle beads and smaller sequins. Wide red bands at sleeve ends. Pointed black satin collar and placket center front opening with four faceted, conical clear jeweled buttons. Lined in black satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" B) Pants of black synthetic fiber. Full-length. High waisted; hi… more
Date: Spring 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
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