Search Results

Dress

Description: White silk cocktail dress. Sleeveless. above-the-knee dress made of heavy white silk with a black grid and blue polka dot motif. Off-the-shoulder neckline with full rolled collar. Lapped. off centerfront closure with ten hook&eyes and two snaps. Wide grosgrain waist stay. Attached matching belt with faux covered buckle. Hook&grommet closure. Skirt softly gathered into waistseam. Piece lined in white chiffon.
Date: Spring 1988
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Dress

Description: Day dress of beige wool twill. Unfitted bodice with moderate V-neckline and 1/2-length dolman sleeves. The sleeves are finished with an applied cuff at the elbow. The sleeves are detailed with a single inverted box pleat that disappears into the cuff. Center front double breasted, lapped opening with two tailored buttonholes, six white mother-of-pearl buttons (two functional) and a single hook&loop at the inside waist as closures. Natural waistline with 2" wide waistband. The bodice and skirt s… more
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dress

Description: Day dress of navy blue wool jersey knit with white cotton pique collar and 1 1/2" white pique cuffs on the short sleeves. Below-knee-length. Collar with pinted edges. Left front opening with 7 circular navy blue plastic buttons with bound button holes. Black organza bow on tab at throat, which buttons under collar. Seaming to fit in groups of three on either side, creating slightly narrow waist and wider somewhat pleated skirt from dropped waist. Lined in navy blue synthetic(?) Shoulders with s… more
Date: 1981
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dress

Description: Dress of gray silk with black stripes; caftan style; mid-calf length; v-neck; long sleeves narrow to the wrists; black silk trim along neckline, wrists, and hem; unlined. Back collar label: Oscar de la Renta Hem of dress: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1985
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dress

Description: A) Dress of black wool and velvet.; skirt is velvet and knee-length; bodice is wool with a wrap-style front that gathers into the left side seam; long sleeves; velvet at neckline and sleeve hems; zippers on sleeves; center back zipper closure with a hook and eye; Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" Retailer's label: "Balliets / Oklahoma City" "Made in U.S.A." B) Narrow belt of black velvet arched buckle set with rhinestones. Backed with black leather. Stamped on re… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dress

Description: Dress of heather brown/rust cotton in wide, straight shape. Below knee length. Dress is constructed with an underskirt extending from the natural waist of gray with white woven stripe and textured brown vertical striped cotton; overskirt is of heather brown/rust cotton matching main body of dress with open sides and brown button closure. Underskirt has large rectangular patch pockets at sides with openings at outside edges. V-shaped set-in neckline has cowl collar of striped fabric matching und… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Miyake, Issey

Dress

Description: A) Day dress of green tricot knit with red, purple, and yellow print; round neckline; short sleeves; below-knee length; knit green ribbing at neck, cuffs and hemline; Designer Label: Missoni / Maglia Knitwear Tricot / Made in Italy Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room B) Woven belt of green, red, purple and yellow.
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Missoni

Dress

Description: Dress of black silk taffeta. Mid-length, with shallow boat neckline and natural waistline. Long, full sleeves are gathered into shoulders and into tops of wide cuffs, which have five cloth-covered buttons. Front bodice with bust darts and a vertical opening secured by cross laces through nine pairs of silver-colored grommets set with tiny rhinestones. Skirt gathered into waist, and has pockets at sides. Center back zipper with top hook and eye. Fully lined. Designer label at back collar b… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Parnis, Mollie

Dress

Description: Dress of eggshell white cotton. Maxi length. Wide, rounded neckline with extreme extended, dropped shoulders; bracelet length sleeves. Wide, straight sides have two metal toggle closures at each side which attach to a center back patch at the waist. Angled welt pockets at front sides. Unlined. Designer's label: "Plantation"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Miyake, Issey

Dress

Description: Evening dress of blue and white striped cotton organdy. A) Dress: Fitted; short sleeved bodice with contrasting ecru cotton organdy. Scalloped. double Peter Pan collar and cuffs. Center back zipper closure from neckline to hipline. Double hook&eyes to secure collar. Natural waistline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered ankle-length skirt. Patch pockets at the hips with contrasting ecru organdy accents. Sheer ecru organdy underskirt with exposed scalloped hem to match collar. cuffs and pockets.… more
Date: 1981
Creator: Blass, Bill

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of polyester chiffon in light gray abstract vertical stripe on black background. Rounded piped neckline with gathers at center front and back; piping extends to become tie at center back. Long set-in sleeves are gathered with elastic at wrists. Outside, striped layer overlays on left with flared edges. Sheath underdress constructed of black lining with black chiffon overlay on front panel; right side slit. All layers collect to neckline. Center back snap closure. Shoulder pads. … more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Mori, Hanae

Dress and jacket

Description: Ensemble. A) Dress has bodice of navy and white striped silk. Boat neck. Short sleeves with gathers along sleeve cap to give draped effect. Skirt of navy silk crepe imprinted with basket weave pattern. Waistband of same fabric. Two in-seam pocket at front left and front right. Center back closure. Fabric covered buttons of striped silk with button loos of same line bodice. Zipper closure in skirt. B) Jacket of navy silk crepe imprinted with basket weave pattern. Lined in navy and white stripe… more
Date: Spring 1983
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of ivory silk damask in floral motif. A) Jacket. Square yoke shoulders with elbow length flared sleeves. Waist length. No closure; padded shoulders. Size 6. B) Bustier of matching cotton/nylon blend damask covered in ivory alençon lace. Unboned; spaghetti straps. Center back button closure. Size 10. C) Maxi skirt in tulip style. Center back zipper closure with button on waistband. Size 12.
Date: [1980..1990]
Creator: McClintock, Jessica

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble of ivory muslin. A) Blouson style blouse. Square yoke shoulders of ivory lace with full short sleeves; standing collar; 6 1/2" lace waistband. Button and loop closure at left shoulder. B) Under dress with ivory acetate upper and muslin dropped waist skirt. Maxi length. Spaghetti straps.
Date: [1980..1990]
Creator: McClintock, Jessica

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble heavily trimmed in black net and large purple sequins. A) Dress of black crepe with wide applied waist of black net and purple sequins. Below knee length; cap sleeve with shoulder pads. Collarless, jewel neckline. Pleating above waistband creates draped bustline effect. Pleating below waistband forms side pockets. Center back zipper; lined in black. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene / New York Union label. B) Jacket of black fur felt with lower half applied in black net with picots… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey

Dress ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of black knit and black bugle beads. A) Sweater jacket. Waist length. Center front opening with no closure. Long sleeves. Bordered in 2 1/2" band of black bugle beads edging neckline, sides and lower hem. Unlined; shoulder pads. Combined designer/retailer label: St. John / for Neiman-Marcus Care label. B) Dress. About knee length. Wide rounded neckline dips to deep U-shaped back. Sleeveless. Neckline/back neckline edged with narrow band of black bugle beads. Unlined. Combined… more
Date: 1980/1990
Creator: St. John Knits, Inc.

Dress ensemble

Description: Dress ensemble: A) Dress of nylon silk crepe with navy and cream vertical stripes. Collar forms an attached scarf. Long sleeves with 4" cuffs and two-button closure. Dropped waist; below-knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in ivory chiffon. B) Jacket of red/orange wool crepe with 1" black satin opening. Long sleeves; rounded neckline with hook & eye closure at neck. Low-hip length; straight cut. Slit seam pockets at sides. Lined in striped crepe matching dress. Designer's label: Ga… more
Date: 1980/1984
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016

Dress ensemble

Description: Day suit of silk and linen. a) Day dress of creme silk with jacquard ivory dots and black printed polka dots with red lines. Dog-ear collar bow tie with red piping. Gathered at waistline with release pleats below hips. Short sleeve with banded cuffs and pleated shoulders; calf length. Button closure on back yoke with hidden snaps to waistline. Ivory grosgrain petersham. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label and size and cleaning instructions tag. b) Short jacket of white linen with b… more
Date: 1980/1986
Creator: Blass, Bill

Dress shirt

Description: Man's shirt of black rayon with silver pinstripe. Pointed turndown collar; hidden button placket at center front with six buttons. Left breast patch pocket; shoulder yoke; box pleat at center back. Long sleeves have cuff and placket; sleeve and cuff have finer pinstripe. Designer's label: Comme des Garçon / Homme
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Comme des Garcons

Dressing gown

Description: Dressing gown/robe of gold embroidered black velvet. Full-length with open V-neckline; black satin shawl collar and full-length set-in sleeves. Double-breasted, lapped center front closure with six covered snaps. Four patch pockets; two over the breasts and two at the hips. The sleeves and pockets are embroidered with gold thread in a palm and floral motif. Fully lined in black satin. Label stitched center back. below collar: "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dresss

Description: Cocktail dress of red sequin floral design on black organza. Strapless; boned bodice. Tea length, gathered A-line skirt. Slightly dropped waistline in front and scooping further down in back. Zipper at center back. Lined in black organdy with extra lining of black net in skirt. Designer label: "Arnold Scaasi" Design number label at hemline: "2251"
Date: Autumn 1988
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Back to Top of Screen