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Evening dress

Description: Red sheath evening dress. Full-length. semi-fitted sheath in red silk. High jewel neckline and very short kimono sleeves. Plunging flared V-back opening from shoulder to waistline. Surplus fabric drapes to centerback waist. Centerback zipper closure from waist to hipline. The zipper is disguised by a large. matching. red bow that secures with a large snap. Centerback hem-to-below-the-knee slit. Fully lined in red chiffon. The hem and slit facings are bound with red chiffon. Shoulder pads. Label… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of taupe devoré velvet in foliage motif with copper thread re-embroidery and beading in brown and light blue on front bodice area. Full length; long sleeves with covered snaps. Wide rounded neckline on front becomes squared at back left shoulder with drape effect from right shoulder to left closure. Under dress with clear sequins and lining of chiffon. Boned bodice structure of taupe chiffon with grosgrain petersham and spaghetti straps. Left back zipper closure to shoulder with c… more
Date: 199X
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening gown of green silk and wool, brush stroke floral brocade with black cotton embroidered tulle overlay, patterned in floral fanning vines at bodice and bottom of skirt; strapless; straight fit, fanning out at bottom; slightly longer length in back. Underskirt of green silk with black polyester tulle skirt attached at bottom with extra tulle pieces at back. Lined in silk; boning in bodice.
Date: Autumn 2008
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of bright green hammered silk. The tunic-style dress is full-length, tapering to lower hem in a V-line and with a slit up the side. Rounded neckline and long, dolman style sleeves. Inner attached shoulder pads. Handwritten couture number on the designer label: "8624 #2" "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: Autumn 1990
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Black evening dress with belt. (a.) Dress: sleeveless. semi-fitted bodice with high jewel neckline. Triangular-shaped back opening with loop and covered button at the neckline. Waist seam with fitted. full-length skirt. The skirt pleats into the waist seam and has angled seam pockets falling from the waist to the side seams. The pockets are lined in black silk. Center back zipper closure from waist to hip-level. The back portion of the skirt pleats into a narrow band that completes the bottom … more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress with green sequined bodice and purple silk knit(?) skirt. Semi-tailored empire bodice with full-length fitted kimono sleeves. Bodice worked in green. lavender and purple sequins in a floral motif with bugle bead accents. High rounded neckline and bared lower back. Centerback opening with hook&eyes at the neckline and mid-back. Full-length, tubular purple silk skirt that drapes centerback from a wide purple grosgrain waist stay. Centerback closure with two hook&eyes and two snaps. … more
Date: Autumn 1985
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Magenta jersey and satin evening gown. Strapless. shirred. boned bodice of wool jersey with sweetheart neckline. Center back zippered closure with hook&eye at neckline. Full. floor-length satin skirt gathered into waist seam. Center back placket closure with three snaps. Bodice lined in iridescent burgundy silk. Skirt lined in black chiffon. Attached full-length black taffeta petticoat with horsehair supported magenta satin faced hem. Label stitched right center back of zipper.
Date: Autumn 1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening ensemble. A) Bustier bodice of white lace. Cropped. Black organza lower "skirt" to bodice. Wide band of lace at top, attached in four places (perhaps for arms or shoulders). Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "Oscar de la Renta" B) Skirt of ruffled black net. Full length. Inner full organza skirt with wide hem band of horsehair stiffener. Outer full skirt of black net with 21 (?) layers of ruffled black dotted net. C) Belt of black leather, covered in black fabric. Black … more
Date: Spring 1993
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of black tulle with bodice of pink satin. a) Strapless top of pink satin; draping folds at top of bodice; hook and eye at center back. Built in boned support bodice. b) Skirt of layered tulle. Top layer is black; second layer is pinkish with pink metallic matte sequins sewn on in short 1 1/2" rows; rows concentrated at top of skirt. Floor length; sheer silk lining; center back snaps at top.
Date: Autumn 1999
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of black velvet and beads and blue silk. Black velvet bodice has wide neckline. Full length blue silk skirt flares from the waist; waistline has heavy black beads that extend 1" above the waist and 3" below. Waistline darts; Long sleeves. Center back invisible zipper; black lining on bodice; blue lining on skirt.
Date: Autumn 2005
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening gown of brown velvet and satin. Empire velvet bodice with inverted V-waistline. Round, open neckline at front with plunging V-neckline in back. Full-length set-in sleeves with short zippers at the wrists. Empire seam with full-length. A-line. satin skirt. Center back zipper closure with a single hook&eye at the neckline. Fully lined in brown silk. Label stitched center back right of zipper: "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: A) Evening dress of red silk brocade with floral motif. Brown fur cuffs on ¾ sleeves. Wide neckline with a V-neckline; full length. Full skirt gathers into waistline seam; front waistline darts; slight trained lining. Center back invisible zipper. B) Contour belt of self fabric. Leather backing. Oval-shaped buckle of clear and brown heavy glass.
Date: Autumn 2003
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: (a) Evening dress of cream tulle embroidered with small pearls and crystal beads. Full length; round neck; cap sleeves. Bodice entirely covered in pearls and beads which gradually scatter and disappear as they move down the dress. Waist seam; snaps on left shoulder; side zipper. Seven total layers of tulle; underdress of nude silk taffeta and chiffon. Strapless bodice with boning and side zipper. Designer's label inside bodice: "Oscar de la Renta" and "Made in USA" (b) Stole of cream tulle. S… more
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Evening gown of champagne chiffon with swirl gold details of metallic thread and sequins in floral motif. Metallic trim at strapless neckline and a silk ribbon bow center front at empire waistline. Bust is heavily embellished with gold beads and sequins. Bust has boning and is lined in silk. Skirt has attached slip of silk crepe. Full-length. Side-zipper closure. Designer's label: "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: 2007
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

T-strap shoes

Description: Shoes of navy leather, t-straps, pointed and squared toes, rounded vamp, low throat, d'orsay, stacked heel. Measurements: L: 25 cm W: 8 cm H: 13.2 cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 11/16 in.) Markings: Left- "herbert levine" Right- "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006 & Levine, Herbert

Striped pumps

Description: Pair of striped satin pumps. Shoes of pintucked satin in blues, greens, cream, pinks, purples, etc., with stripes running across vamp, and vertically up the sides and upper part of heel, and horizontally across the spike. Each shoe marked inside vamp: "7AA A2649". Stamped on left shoe: "Herbert Levine"; Stamped on right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus".
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.

"Zodiac" shoes

Description: Pair of pumps of yellow patent leather and acrylic or Lucite. The upper of the shoe is of muted yellow patent leather, with rounded toe and squared-off vamp. Heel is of clear acrylic or Lucite, rounded at back, and tapering slightly to base. Designer's label stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten inside: "9aa / 71329" Handwritten/incised into leather of sole: "Zodiac"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.

Day ensemble

Description: Day ensemble of floral silk: a) Blouse of cornflower blue floral silk jacquard. V-neck bordered in embroidery of blue floral motif with swirling lines of chain stitch. Long sleeved with gentle gathering at arms eye and gathering into elastic bands at wrists. b) Skirt of blue silk with pink rose floral motif. Ankle length. Accordion pleats sewn into waistband reinforced with interfacing, secured on left side with series of snaps and hook and eye. At knee length is a band of bold larger floral … more
Date: 1984
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Faille pumps

Description: Pair of pumps of cream crepe faille silk. Designed with a rounded toe, the shoes have a large applied bow/rosette of same fabric at center of instep. Low heels taper to base. Maker's mark stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's mark stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "7aa / 6327C" Measurements: Length: 27 cm Width: 8.5cm Height: 11cm Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.

Evening Shoes

Description: Pair of evening shoes of cream satin and gold leather trim. Designed as modified heeled sandals, the shoes have a rounded, open toe, and toe-box formed of four rounded "petals" of satin that rise up from the sides and join at top of toe-box. The "petals" are edged in gold leather, and have cut-outs between. Open sides, and straps around ankles and instep secured by small rectangular gold-colored buckles set with small rhinestones. Wide strap at back of heel. Satin covered heel is a modifi… more
Date: 1941
Creator: Haggerty, Nancy

Evening shoes

Description: Shoes of black satin with pointed tip, d'orsay style; 1/2" band to 1 1/2" band of silver rhinestone with faux pearls going diagonally on the vamp coming to an asymmetrical point; open shank with stiletto heel. Left and Right shoe: "Anne Klein / New York"
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Klein, Anne

Silk necktie

Description: Man's necktie of solid silver silk shantung with "YSL" embroidered monogram on blade. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white silk with "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris" stamp on tail end; interlined. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / All Silk / Paris New York Retailer label: The / Sanger Harris / Man
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
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