A) Sweater of wool; muted; orange, yellow, purple, green wavy pattern; long sleeve; collar, cuffs and hem of green and orange stripe wool; placket CF; 5 buttons; Designer Label: Missoni / for Neiman-Marcus / Made in Italy B) Pants of jersey knit wool; slightly tapered; elastic waist band with small lines of colors matching shirt and jacket.
Sweater coat and pant ensemble of knitted wool/mohair/nylon blend in jewel-toned chevron/flame pattern. A) Sweater coat. Full length; long sleeves. Center front closure of four buttons. Turn down collar of purple knit matching the lining of the coat. Designer's label: Missoni / for Nieman-Marcus / Made in Italy B) Pants. Flared leg. Fly closure with button and hook & bar on 1-1/2" waistband. Welt pockets below waistband at front sides. Lined in navy blue polyester knit. C) Scarf/wrap. Rectangular; 11" wide. Backed in purple knit matching lining of coat.
Ensemble of teal silk Ottoman. The suit consists of a jacket and skirt, blouse, and scarf. The jacket is of horizontally ribbed teal silk, banded on the bias, has a rounded neckline, is long sleeved, and has princess seaming for a tailored fit. The sleeves have soft pleating at the shoulders, and there are 3 circular gold buttons set with rhinestones at each cuff. There is a center front closure with 4 large buttons matching the style of sleeve buttons and one hidden snap at top. The buttonholes are hidden in the seam of the opening. The jacket is lined in black silk. The jacket has designer's label sewn inside at back of neck: "Richard Brooks". The matching skirt is of the same silk Ottoman, below-knee length, with soft pleats at front and darts at back from waistband down 5 1/2". Small slit at center back from hem upwards. The sides are cut on straight vertical stripe. The waistband has hook and two eyes, and there is a center back zipper closure. The skirt is lined in teal silk. There are no labels in the skirt. The blouse is of a thin teal green and metallic gold jacquard, woven with an ornate all-over paisley pattern. There is a banded collar and slight pleating/gathering on front at yoke, and at top of the long sleeves. Center back zipper closure extends from collar almost to hem, and has two hook-and-eyes at collar. The blouse has attached shoulder pads. There is no label in the blouse. An accompanying scarf is of iridescent teal silk chiffon, edged with the same jacquard materials the blouse is made from. There is no label on the scarf. Designed for Texas Governor Ann Richards. The silk is from Abraham Fabric.
Ensemble of rose silk. The suit consists of a jacket, two skirts and a blouse. The jacket is made from a 1930's sari of pale pink silk embroidered with gold and silver threads, beads, and pink sequins in designs of vines, flowers and abstract line patterns. Jacket has a floating yoke and full leg-o-mutton sleeves with long narrow cuffs that have zipper closures. The jacket itself has a center front opening with no closure. The neckline, edges of closure, hem, and cuffs are edged in heavily beaded bands added by the designer. Designer's label sewn inside back at neck: "Richard Brooks". The blouse is of heavy pink silk, collarless, with round neckline. It is short-sleeved, with pleating at the shoulder. Vertical seaming on front and back for structure. There is a concealed center-back closure with snap at top and 5 clear plastic circular buttons down the length. The blouse is lined in a dark, dusty pink silk and has sewn-in shoulder pads. Designer's label is sewn inside back to the left of the opening: "Richard Brooks". The two skirts are are both of identical pink silk, matching the blouse, of identical construction. One is knee-length, and the other is full-length. Both are lined in the same pink silk as the jacket. The short skirt has designer's label sewn in at waistband: "Richard Brooks". Worn by Governor Ann Richards when she spoke at the Gridiron Club in Washington, 1992.
Blouse of black lace, sequins and velvet. Round neckline; sleeves and upper bodice of lace with floral patterned embroidery with sequins. Velvet over bust and lower bodice; black embroidery and sequins over bust. Waist darts. Center back zipper; keyhole at center back of bodice closes with button at neckline; velvet lined with black silk. Handwritten couture number on designer label: 8683 #2
Coat of multi colored abstract floral silk ikat; oversized puffy, padded coat. Rolled pointed collar with center front opening; kimono sleeves. Black and gold strips at seams of each padded area; border- like hem; padded back. Self- lined; could be reversible. Evidence of removed label.
Evening coat of quilted black damask. Short coat with "short" sleeves that start low and end ca. elbow. Velvet collar revers. Center front opening with no closure. Slit side pocket on each side. Large oval seam running from front to back. Inside of opening lined on either side with black velvet. Jacket lined in black silk(?).
Coat of black and silver striped silk; black stripes are in sets of three with the middle stripe being much smaller than the other two; stitching on edges of stripes creates a quilted effect; very short standing collar; swing coat silhouette; knee length; large bell shaped sleeves; black silk trim; two large patch pockets in front with black embroidery in a leaf design
Evening coat of black and white satin. Approx. knee-length, with gently rounded V neckline, and center front opening with no closures. Modified "cocoon coat", with a full cut and no fit. 3/4 or slightly longer sleeves with broad cuff with large circular black braid covered non-functional button on each, the button covering a hidden snap. Diagonally set welt pockets at front hips. Lined in cream satin, which gives slight "piped" effect to outer edges. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass" Evidence of large removed tag below designer's label.
Evening dress of royal blue with gold and silver jacquard celestial sun and star motif. Slim, wrap style, with asymmetric left side opening and closure of six large snaps and two hook & eyes. Long sleeves with zipper closure at hem. Floor length. Lined in blue silk. With belt of black leather covered in same blue/gold jacquard, which also covers the oval buckle. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Scaasi / Boutique" Labels at left side seam: Size: "6" Care: "Dry Clean / Only" ILGWU label: "613889" Style number(?) pinned to inside right center front of dress: "1078" Stamped on back: "Scaasi 9118"; and with masking tape labeled "1078"
Evening dress of cream acetate/rayon blend with gold embroidered lace trim and faux pearl and crystal gem embellishment around neckline and arm eyes. Sleeveless with rounded neckline. Full length; shift style with princess seams. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white synthetic. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A." Content/care/size tag at right side seam.
Dress of salmon pink silk with large black polka dots on drapery. Strapless; full-length. Fitted to waist; slightly flared skirt gathers at waistline. Polka-dot fabric drapes around bust and fastens with snaps around left side. Polka-dot fabric drapes into bow-like shape with two hanging panels to floor and two looped and puffed panels make a bustle. Sheer pink lining. Center back zipper; built-in strapless bra.
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"
a) Long evening gown of off-white satin; draped sweetheart bustier with halter strap neckline; narrow straight front skirt with mock pockets. skirt is full in back with box pleating and self fabric belt: matching fabric shoes. . b)satin taupe belt
(a) Dress of brown silk with overlayer of black tulle with black embroidery in swirl design and black lace. Knee length; top of bodice and long sleeves made of black lace; four covered buttons at sleeve hems; twelve covered buttons and zipper at center back. (b) Belt of black silk. Two inches wide; frayed ends.
Dress of brown velvet and satin. Full length; princess seams; asymmetrical bodice comes to a point above left breast; two satin straps attach to right side point on back; brown satin edge around bodice and brown satin bows at points on front and back; partially attached boned lining. Zipper down right princess seam on back; lined in brown silk with separate zipper.
A) Evening dress of black and pink. Outer layer of black mesh with large floral appliques and embroidery. High waistline. Bodice is sleeveless. Full-length. Center back zipper. Under layers of: light pink tulle; light pink tulle; light pink organdy; light pink inner sheath of silk(?). Princess seams. Built-in bra with underwires and with boning in bodice. Designer's label at left armscye: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number underneath: "N=173204" B) Stole of black tulle. Ruched/"bunched" wreath form, attached at center front with covered snaps, with a large pink silk flower over closure.
a) Evening dress of red satin and red floral lace with velvet and gold details. Full length; a-line; deep v-neck; lace continues from bodice to hips, followed by satin. Off the shoulder long sleeves with flared wrists. Center back zipper with overlay of lace with snaps and button closure. "Pierre Balmain / Paris" b) Underskirt of five layers of red stiff tulle netting and single red silk layer.
Evening dress of black net covered with black silk applique in a floral motif. Jewel neckline; full length flared skirt. Top of bodice and long sleeves lined with closer-knit black silk net; sleeves have vents with one black covered button with loop. Center back zipper with 14 non-working matching black covered buttons; 4 working buttons above zipper. Keyhole back with one matching button and hook & eye at neckline. Bodice has interior support structure corset with boning and petersham; covered in beige silk satin. Bodice and skirt lined with beige silk organza and 4" wide crinoline encased around hem. Designer's label at left side of corset: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number tag beneath designer label: "172466"
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.
Evening ensemble: A) Evening dress of black silk with printed white polka-dots. Strapless, with sweetheart bustier. Sleeveless. Full-length, with fitted and boned bodice, and with princess seaming. Seam at waist. Straight skirt, with added fullness at back for movement. No seam at center back, and zipper is set into left side princess seam at back. Hook & eye at top of zipper, and inner zipper for lining/boning layer. Hook-and-eye tape at inner bodice. Designer's label at inside: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Couture label behind designer's label: "742663" hand-written in blue on white tape. B) Jacket. Matching short jacket with draped cape collar over short sleeves with white silk flower disguising hook-and-eye closure at center front. Lined with black silk. Designer's label at inside: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Couture label behind designer's label: "742663" hand-written in blue on white tape. C) Belt of black leather covered with same black and white polka dot silk fabric. Square buckle covered with same fabric. Three grommets, pointed end.
Long dress of black silk crepe with draped front bodice and skirt from center V-neck. Long fitted sleeves. Handwritten couture number: 142 378 B) Belt of matching fabric.
A) Evening gown of black tulle. Full length, with full, layered skirt. Bodice with high waistline, strapless, with sweetheart neckline. 11 self-covered non-functioning buttons at center front camouflaging the zipper. Hook-and-eye at top of zipper. Bodice covered with outer layer of horizontally ruched black tulle, over inner layer of pink. Full-length full skirt of outer layer of black tulle, gathered into waist, and with scrolling black tulle appliques at hem. Under-layer of black tulle/mesh, three under layers of pink tulle/mesh lining, and innermost pink sheath lining. Left side zipper, with 3 snaps along outer layer, open slits on other layers, zipper on innermost sheath. Bodice has built-in inner bra with built-in underwire, and inner boning and petersham. Lined in pink. Designer's label at inside waistline: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label under designer's label: "172665" B) Bolero jacket of black tulle. Short sleeves; mandarin collar; ten working buttons at center front.
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: "174303" b) Sash of black satin.
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"
Dress of black velvet. Full-length, off-the-shoulder, with sweetheart neckline. Long sleeves with bell-shaped cuffs, covered from elbow to cuff with gold leaf applique outlined in black chenille. Cuffs with chenille trim. Fisheye darts in front below the empire waist seam. Back with princess seams and center back zipper. Black lining.
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 fabric covered square buckle. Stamped on reverse: "4 Oscar de la Renta 717"
a) Evening dress of pink silk; 3/4 sleeves; shoulder princess seams with topstitching; waist seam; back invisible zipper at left princess seam; floor length; b) belt of matching pink with rhinestone buckle; c) pink and green sheer scarf.
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.
Dress of brown velvet; brown sable fur around wide low neckline; brown silk sash attached around empire waistline with center front bow; full-length flared skirt; center back zipper; back princess seams; front princess seams extend to hips then angle downward toward side seams; no side seam below hips; long sleeves with vents and 3 working buttons; brown lining.
Evening dress of black synthetic velvet. Full-length; straight silhouette. Standing collar. Dress is of asymmetrical design with a diagonal from right shoulder to left hip of black lace embellished with floral patterns of black sequins. Triangular inset at left side from waist to hem of black lace matching bodice. Long sleeves; left sleeve of lace has snap closure and right sleeve of velvet has zipper closure. Center back concealed zipper with two hooks & eyes at collar. Main body of dress is lined with black polyester; laced areas are lined with beige polyester with left sleeve lined in black synthetic organza. Shoulder pads. Designer's label at right side of zipper: "Victor Costa" Union label with designer label.
a) Evening gown of red ribbed moire satin and ribbon trimmed ruffles. Strapless, fitted bodice of ribbed satin has a moire taffeta grain finish; skirt is composed of center seamed, S-curving, horizontal ruffles which gradually get larger from waist to hem of full-length skirt; ruffles of dark red transparent, stiff fabric trimmed in 1/8" bright red ribbon; fully lined in red silk, with red silk underskirt with a 2" supporting hem. b) Sash of self ruffle, Length: 68".
Evening dress of violet silk chiffon with a printed motif of wisteria flowers and butterflies, with beaded butterflies on the right sleeve and left side.
A) Dress of black chiffon under black net with tan lining. Neckline is tight and narrow in front with a small ruffle; chiffon straps gather into side of neckline in front and go over the shoulders to gather in the back of the side seam. Backless; empire waist in front; gathered over bust. Small ruffle at empire waist; ruffle below empire waist runs down center front 10". Skirt gathers in center front ruffle and side seams creating a ruched front. Center back ruffle extends 5"; back of skirt gathers into center back ruffle and side seams; slight train. Side invisible zipper and snap closures; built in bra padding. B) Shawl of black chiffon.
Evening dress of black silk satin. One shouldered bodice is draped to left side. full skirt attached at waist is draped to left side with large bow at hip. zipper at right side. Designer Label: Vera Wang
Dress of brown silk. Full length; strapless empire bodice has white raffia embroidery, copper and white sequins, and wooden beads on organza backing; gathered waist; lined with organza and netting; bodice has boning and built-in bust pads; side zipper.
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