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Cocktail dress

Description: Dress of black silk gazar with black polka dots; no collar; short sleeves; knee-length; back wraps with a straight panel that closes with small snaps at the neck and a large bow on the left shoulder that snaps inlace. Retailer Label: Balliet's / Oklahoma City
Date: 1980/1989

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

Cocktail dress

Description: Evening dress of black acetate/rayon velvet and polyester satin. Knee length; wide, square neckline. Velvet bodice with waist darts and asymmetrical bottom edge; boning along princess seams. Long sleeves with gathered puffs at shoulders taper to wrists. A-line skirt of black polyester satin has attached bow positioned vertically on left side. Center back zipper. Fully lined in black fabrics; skirt lining has attached underskirt of black tulle. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor … more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor

Cocktail Suit - Jacket and Skirt

Description: Cocktail suit of royal blue douppioni silk, consisting of:. A) Long jacket with Nehru collar; slightly fitted. Front, opening, hem, cuffs, shoulders, pockets, and back yoke elaborately embellished with white embroidery, white seed beading, and ribbon work in floral patterns. Long sleeves. Center-front opening with zipper. Side welt pockets. Lined in white satin synthetic(?); shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" "Made in USA" tag behind designer's label. Cont… more
Date: 1988/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor

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

Cotton blouse

Description: Top/blouse of white cotton in extra wide tunic style. Elbow length sleeves with open armpits, with kimono-inspired proportions and construction. Wide, bound neckline. Deep vented sides. Double welt pocket at left breast with Velcro closure. Designer label removed.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Miyake, Issey

Crepe dress

Description: Dress of black wool crepe. Floor length, with long black velvet raglan sleeves with 2" zipper at cuffs and shoulder pads. Round open plunging neckline with 12" slit at center front from neck down, with single button at neck, the neckline trimmed in velvet. Four-inch fringe at hem. Pockets in side seams. Lined in black crepe. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; Size (8); "Made in Italy";
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Valentino

Crepe pants

Description: Pants of olive green wool crepe. Fitted waist with circular brass rivets through which a narrow tie belt of matching fabric forms a drawstring. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure. Lined in olive green synthetic. Designer's label: Anne Klein II Size/care label to right of designer label. Content label to left of designer label. Union label at right side seam hip.
Date: 1980/1999
Creator: Klein, Anne

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

Crochet lace jacket

Description: Jacket of white crochet lace. A) Jacket of white crochet lace with a circular design. Round collar of sateen. Four decorative gold and pearl buttons down center front masking snap closures, and with hook and loops at neckline and hem. All-over sateen edging. Curved hem. Long sleeves. Back hem is slightly ruffled. Belt loops at back side seams. Fully lined in white organza. Label on Jacket: "Valentino / Boutique" and obscured size label (7?) under lining at neck. B) Belt of white leather covere… more
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Valentino

Cropped jacket

Description: Cropped jacket of ribbed navy blue wool blend. Wide notched lapel. Puffed long sleeves with rolled cuffs. Seam center back. Fully lined in blue; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

"Crumb Catcher" dress

Description: Evening dress of black polyester with white polka-dots. Knee length. Strapless bodice in Victor Costa "crumb catcher" style with open split at center front. Midriff has 3 inch wide white grosgrain ribbon with 1/2 inch black ribbon applique; double bow of same at center front of midriff. Inverted pleats extending 8 inches from midriff to full skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Built in petticoat with hook & bar closure and triple ruffles of black net at hem. Bodice is boned. Skirt is lin… more
Date: 1986/1988
Creator: Costa, Victor

Culotte dress

Description: Evening/cocktail dress with bodice of rose and green organza print with gold threads outlining floral pattern. Off the shoulder neckline. Long sleeves gathered at neckline and wrist with ruffle cuff below elastic. Short full culotte style skirt of pink gingham taffeta with pleats stitched down to full hip. Attached 3" green satin belt. Belt folded into green and pink bow at left front. Center back closure of snaps from neckline to waistline. Zipper closure from waistline to full hip. Designer l… more
Date: Spring 1981
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Cut-out pumps

Description: Ladies pump/slipper style shoes of pastel peach kid leather with pastel snakeskin leaf appliqués in lilac, mint green and yellow with cut-out details. Low knock-on heel and pointed toe. Designer's label: "Andrea Pfizer / Made in Italy"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Pfister, Andrea

Day dress

Description: Dress of red wool. Mid-calf length; jewel neck. Front and back have long armscye darts. Long sleeves with shorts zippers at wrists. Back has neckline darts. Center back zipper; lined.
Date: 1985
Creator: Hererra, Carolina

Day dress

Description: Dress of acrylic/wool blend jersey. Scoop neck; square shoulders; knee-length. Left side of dress and right shoulder are hot pink; the rest is black. Center back zipper closure. Label in back of collar: "CH Carolina Herrera"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Herrera, Carolina

Day dress

Description: A) Maxi dress of polyester/cotton blend in stripes of light blue and shades of tan/brown. Dropped, elastic waist. Long sleeves with elastic at wrists; ruffle and ecru lace at hem. Sailor collar and band at hemline are trimmed in ecru lace with row of inserted lace. Center back zipper closure. B) Tie belt of matching fabric.
Date: [1980..1990]
Creator: McClintock, Jessica
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