Search Results

Dress ensemble

Description: Suit dress of red raw silk. a) red jacket has short sleeves; white collar; novelty chrome fastenings; lined with pure silk; b) dress has sheer white organza sleeveless bodice with cowl/roll collar. Red skirt with double inverted pleats and natural waistline. Label: Size 5 LOUIS FERAUD, Paris, France
Date: 1964
Creator: Féraud, Louis

Embellished pumps

Description: Pumps of black velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pumps have rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and crystal rhinestones. Leather interior. Left: Givenchy / René Mancini / Paris Right: Made in Italy / Expressly / for /Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene

Embellished pumps

Description: Pumps of brown velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pump has rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and nine crystal rhinestones. Leather interior; suede bottom. Left: Givenchy / Rene Mancini / Paris Right: Made In Italy / Expressly / For / Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene

Embroidered evening ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of peach silk crepe with beading and embroidery in floral and foliage vine motif. a) Blouse. Long poet sleeves have cuffs with red embroidery and silver seed beads giving smocked effect; closure of two self-covered buttons. Rounded neckline. Center back closure of self-covered buttons supplemented with covered snaps. Retailer's label: Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus Maker's tag at center back neckline. b) Skirt of like material and embroidery. Full length.
Date: 1960/1969

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of: a) Coat of silver lame with jeweled buttons lined in same black wool jersey as dress. b) Tunic top of black wool jersey. Sleeveless with two side slit pockets. Closure at back with two snaps and self-covered buttons. Lined in black silk. c) Pants of heavy black wool jersey. Double side zippers. Designer Label: "EISA"
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

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

Ensemble

Description: Navy blue linen tunic top and skirt with a pale pink faille day coat. (a) Day coat of pink silk faille bonded to silk pastel print. Dropped shoulder with full length, two piece sleeve set onto yoke that is raglan styled in front. Lapped center front opening with four round pink plastic buttons and bound buttonholes (top buttonhole is not functional). Facings of print side of fabric show at front neck. Two welt pockets with flaps in front lined in navy silk. Deep inverted boxpleat at center ba… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Three piece ensemble of chartreuse linen jacket and shirt dress with sash of dark coral-orange dots on lighter coral-orange. a) Jacket of chartreuse linen with banded collar. Open front. Short sleeves. Lined in chartreuse silk. Label removed. b) Dress of chartreuse linen. Sleeveless with circular plastic button at each shoulder with bound buttonhole. Natural waistline, street length. Slit pockets at left and right seams. Long, hidden zipper down center front. Skirt lined in chartreuse silk. … more
Date: 1960/1968
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

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of a yellow wool dress with a yellow wool jacket. a) Dress of yellow wool is sleeveless with round neckline; mini-length; stitch detailing at neck and arm openings; stitch detailing at waist of skirt; hook and eye closure at neck (center back); zipper at center back of dress, lined in yellow synthetic. b) Jacket of yellow wool with round collar; snap closure at neckline; 4 gold buttons at center front opening; 12.5" tab of self-fabric at lower back of jacket, adorned with … more
Date: 1967
Creator: Patou, Jean (House of)

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black heavy wool twill. a) Jacket of black wool twill. Double breasted with 8 smooth circular 3/4" black buttons. Full length raglan sleeves and convertible collar. Faux flap pockets at left and right hem with single matching button at center of flap. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number under designer's label: "95650" b) Skirt of black wool twill. Flared with 3/4" rolled waistband. Street length. Left side z… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of linen blend with green and fuchsia print of trees and flowers. (a) Dress has collarless V-neck; sleeveless; diagonal front snap closure; street length. Lined in emerald green silk. Designer's label: "EISA" (b) Box jacket of same has notched collar and narrow lapels; 3/4 length sleeves. Drawstring-look hem with tie belt of same fabric. Lined in emerald green silk. Designer's label: "EISA"
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: a) Cocktail dress of dark green jacquard silk with black field in a pebble motif. Fitted bodice is sleeveless with slight scoop neckline. Gathered, A-line skirt with inseam pockets. Knee-length. Skirt lined in black silk and bodice partially lined at neck with black organza. Left shoulder separates with 5 snaps. Centered, left side zipper with strapped hook & eye. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "EISA" b) Coat of self fabric has sewn down, drawstring neckline. Three-quarter length ra… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of beige basket weave silk. a) Sleeveless dress of beige basket weave silk. Collarless round neckline. Two front side slit pockets. Left side zipper. Street length. Skirt portion of dress lined in cream colored silk. b) Black organza sash c) Coat of beige basket weave silk with black velvet collar. Single breasted with 3 self-covered buttons and covered buttonholes. Street length with 3/4 length sleeves. Lined in cream colored silk.
Date: 1966
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Two piece cocktail ensemble of chocolate-brown satin. a) Sleeveless blouse of brown satin. Collarless, round neckline with center front snap closure. Unlined. Designer's label: "EISA" Maker's label in bottom right hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE" b) Straight skirt of brown satin. Rolled waistband with left side zipper. Lined in dark brown silk. Maker's label at bottom hem: "SRA: DE / OSBORNE"
Date: 1961
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of black wool crepe. A) Jacket of black wool crepe with white mink collar/neck scarf. Waist length, short in front and longer in back, with elbow length sleeves. Lined in self. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V, Paris" Style number tag under designer label: "78878" Tag attached to base of designer label: "Made in France" B) Dinner dress of black wool crepe. Strapless with gathered twist at bodice. Knee length. Boned bodice structu… more
Date: 1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Ski ensemble. a) Coat of cream and brown horizontally striped wool with a small turndown collar. Knee length. Three pairs of wooden buttons down front gives the appearance of being double breasted though one side is non-functional. Bound buttonholes. Long, set-in sleeves. Lined in cream silk. Label removed. b) Pants of brown fake fur that taper to ankle. High waist; fitted. Left side zip closure with hook & eye. Unlined.
Date: 1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Day coat of navy wool with short cape sleeves with dress. a) Day coat of navy wool, double breasted with ten nautical buttons. Short cape sleeves. Lined in stiff, navy, synthetic material. Convertible collar. Five welt button holes. Six-inch wide inseam pockets on left and right seam. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "EISA". b) Dress of crepe, navy cotton. Knee-length. Yoke extending into a cap sleeve. Lapped, hand-basted stitched zipper at center back. Lined in navy acetate material… more
Date: 1969
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Day coat ensemble. a) Day coat of oyster-colored ribbed wool with navy collar and reverse. Buttoned closure with 3 gilt buttons with covered buttonholes. Lined in navy colored silk. Designer's label - "EISA" b) Under dress to coat. Top 2/3 in white silk with left side zipper. Lower 1/3 in same navy wool as collar and reverse of coat.
Date: 1964
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of black bouclé wool consisting of cape, blouse and skirt. a) Cape of black wool bouclé. Wide, standing band neckline with two hook&eye closures at center front. Narrow yoke at neckline with slight gathers in cape at front sides. Darts at shoulders. Fully lined in self fabric with two openings inside front for hands. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Stamped couture number beneath designer's label: "5469" b) Shell top of b… more
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972

Ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of white silk brocade with hat. a) Sleeveless dress of white silk brocade. Rounded neckline forms deep V in back to waistline. Inner skirt of white silk brocade attached to main dress with zipper closure in back and snaps and hook & eyes. Back tie of black satin ribbon at waistline. Fully lined in cream colored silk. Designer's label at inside front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's tags on back of designer's label: "95644" Above designer's label: "M… more
Date: Spring 1966
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Back to Top of Screen