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Evening ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of: A) Coat of quilted black wool/acrylic/polyamide blend. Bertha collar; hip length. Flares from shoulder; wide 3/4" kimono sleeves. Slit pockets at front sides. Center front zipper with large faux crystal zipper pull. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior / Haute Couture / Paris" and stamped "AH96" Notes state tag states "2110-35", but not found. Fiber content label under designer's label: "42% Laine 41% Acrylique / 17% Plyamide / D… more
Date: Autumn 1996
Creator: Ferre, Gianfranco

Cocktail dress

Description: (a) Cocktail dress of black lace over tan organza with black organza ribbon trim. Knee length; top of bodice is black mesh; organza ribbon trim creates roses around bust and on skirt; tiers of organza ribbon on bottom section of skirt. Sleeveless. Center back zipper with one covered button at neck; lined in black heavy silk with boning in bodice and separate zipper. B) Underskirt of black polyester. Knee length; ruffled tier with stiffened hem. Snaps at center back.
Date: Spring 1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Tunic ensemble

Description: Ensemble of ivory floral damask silk: A) Full length tunic dress of ivory floral damask fully lined in chiffon with shoulder pads. Round neckline has diagonal placket of 27 self covered shank buttons going down left to waist. Slit on both sides from waist to lower hem. Long tapered sleeves with nine self-covered buttons. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath: "172931" b) Pants of same fabric with wide, straight leg. Pleated at waist. Zipper and two h… more
Date: Spring 1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dress

Description: Dress of black silk satin. Strapless; knee-length; princess seams extend to 2" below waist then angle down to side seams. Back has horizontal darts at waistline that extend to 5½" from side seams. Center back zipper; 2 2½" wide satin band attached to neckline wraps around bust with large bow at left side in front; black silk lining. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label behind: "173027"
Date: 1996/1997
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Optical print ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble. A) Jacket of red and gray rayon in dotted/pointillist inspired motif representing a nude male body. Single breasted with snap closure; notched lapel. Long sleeves. Unlined; padded shoulders; bound seams and hem. Designer label: Jean Paul Gaultier / Femme / Made in Italy B) Top of red and gray sheer, stretch rayon knit in filigree-inspired motif with zig zag elements along hemline. Rounded, serge neckline; long sleeves. Unlined; unfinished hem and sleeve hems. Designer label: Je… more
Date: 1996
Creator: Gaultier, Jean Paul

Skirt suit

Description: A) Jacket of black silk faille with black velvet trim. Four panels gathered at front; four beaded buttons. Designer Label: Haute Couture / Givenchy Couture Number: 83780 B) Pencil skirt of black silk faille.
Date: Autumn 1995
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

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

Cropped jacket

Description: Jacket of black wool tweed in cropped style. Standing collar extending down front with tiny lapels at waist; princess line front. Long sleeves with hidden tab closure and three non-functional buttons. No closures; shoulder pads; lined in burgundy silk. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche "Made in France" label at center back; evidence of label removed at left side.
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Day dress

Description: Dress of pink wool. Knee length; round neck; curved seams on front and back with curved rectangular insert at waist; sleeveless; back has asymmetrical princess seams with zipper incorporated into seam; slit on bottom left side; lined in light pink silk. Designer Label: CHADO / Ralph Rucci
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Rucci, Ralph

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

Dress

Description: Dress of black silk. Full length; funnel collar; slit neck; top stitching detail on curved waist panel; front of dress curves up at the bottom which is covered by longer curved panel that attaches at waist; two in seam front pockets; three-quarter length raglan sleeves; curved seams on back; center back zipper; top stitching detail on side hip and waist area; lined in black silk. Designer LAbel: Ralph Rucci / CHADO
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Rucci, Ralph

Evening dress

Description: Dress of dark red silk. Full length; empire waist; v-neck with detail stitching; darker red rough silk weave inserts at shoulders and extending from sides to back; sleeveless; low back has partially attached fabric drape; back has curved seams with triangular openings that reveal red iridescent silk taffeta lining; center back zipper. Designer's label inside: "Chado / Ralph Rucci" Content label inside: "100% / Silk"
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Rucci, Ralph

Evening dress

Description: Dress of navy blue satin. Full length; princess seams; round neck; two front patch pockets with bows of navy blue grosgrain ribbon; center back zipper and hook and eye at neck; bodice lined in navy blue.
Date: 1995/2003
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: a) Dress of black lace and black silk chiffon laser cut floral fringe. Ankle length; bodice of black lace; round neck; sleeveless. Skirt of black lace with twelve tiers of laser cut floral fringe. Center back zipper and 6 hook and eye closures. Sixteen decorative lace covered button down back. Skirt lined in light brown; bodice partially lined in sheer black chiffon. Designer's label at inside back zipper at top of brown lining: "Pierre Balmain" Couture number tag on back of designer's label: … more
Date: 1995/2003
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
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