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Men's ensemble

Description: Man's ensemble consisting of a black mock alligator jacket, black wool and cashmere knit sweater, and black hip-hugger trousers. Jacket: waist length, cropped shell constructed of panels of fake black alligator skin joined with knitted black cording. The cording connects to the panels through silver grommeted eyelets. High rounded spread collar of ribbed black knit yarn. Center front zipper closure from neck to waist. Two interior black canvas envelope pockets with snap closures under the flap… more
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Rabanne, Paco

Ensemble

Description: Two-piece dress of bright pink summer silk with tiny white carnation print. a) Bias cut; sleeveless overblouse with pleats at shoulder that extend down back. Lined in cream colored crepe. Three weights at neckline. b) Knee-length tubular skirt with narrow waistband. Left side zipper with hook & eye on waistband. Lined in cream colored silk.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Coat

Description: Day coat of black wool with black belt. a) Coat with 4" wide collar, double-breasted with 10 plastic buttons, silk lined; below knee-length. b) Belt of leather 75" wide.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

At-home ensemble

Description: Evening hostess/leisure ensemble. A) Evening over-gown of pale tan crepe chiffon. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Vertical seaming with wide, 13-1/2" gathered ruffle at hem. B) One-piece pajamas in tan douppioni silk. Narrow shoulder straps of chiffon matching over-gown with snaps at left front. Fitted, empire waist. Left side zipper with hook & eye. Bodice lined in light gold organza; legs unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Eisa" Handwritten label at inside hemlin… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Raincoat

Description: Raincoat of brown fabric with buttoned low-slung back belt. Stand up collar. Buttoned epaulets with long sleeves. Single-breasted with 8 hidden button closures. Two front side pockets. Lined in brown silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Two piece suit of black and white alpaca wool tweed. (a) Semi-fitted jacket of black alpaca wool tweed. Jewel neckline. 3/4 length, two piece, set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with two large ball buttons with jet beads and bound buttonholes supplemented by one hook and eye closure below buttons. Fronts have fish-eye darts and vents at hem slightly set toward the front from the sides. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label stitched inside at back neck: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue … more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Gloves

Description: Pair of gloves of leather; black; plain; 3/4 length. Designer Label: GIMBEL BROTHERS; Made in France Manufacturer Label: Lined 100% Silk; Made in France Size Label: 7 1/2 Length: 34cm; Width: 11.5cm
Date: 1965/1975

Evening shoes

Description: Pair of woman's heeled pumps. Covered in black fabric with bow of same across vamp. Heels with wedge cross-section. Right shoe: "Roger Vivier / Paris"; "sur mesure" Left shoe: Same as left, "3205"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Vivier, Roger

Evening shoes

Description: Dress shoes of black silk, square toe box and squared vamp opening, chains to the side attached to a heel strap, black block heel. Left and Right shoe: Made in Italy / Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Creation Mancini / Paris / WALTEA made in Italy L: 22cm W: 7cm H: 13cm Heels: 5cm / 2in
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene

Knit scarf

Description: Scarf of bright pink cotton knit. Trimmed with square pocket with white plastic button with double "B" logo on one end. Measures 8 1/2'' x 82 1/2'' Designer label: Balenciaga/ Paris Content/care label: 100% Pure Cotton/ (care instruction symbols) / Made in Italy
Date: 1965/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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