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Wedding Dress
Wedding dress of hot pink net with shirred all-over appliques and rhinestones. Dress is a short sheath style with V-neck and long sleeves with full length train in back with pink satin bustle with pink silk flowers. Has a matching headpiece with hot pink net veil, not photographed.
Ensemble - Jacket, Skirts and Blouse
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.
Evening dress
Evening dress of black polyester knit. Full length with long split at center front seam; narrow silhouette. Halter style bodice of floral black lace embellished with black sequins and beads over white satin. Black knit gathers around waist with off-white satin bow at center front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes. Bodice lined in white acetate and skirt has slip of black acetate. Designer's label at back left shoulder: "Victor Costa" Union label beneath designer label. Care label at right side seam.
Dress
Evening dress of fuchsia silk satin with bow embellishments on short, off-shoulder sleeves. Sleeves are bell-shaped and have cartridge pleats at upper portion. Strapless bodice is fitted; princess seams. Skirt is gathered at drop waist at hips and around back; falls just below knees. Center-back zipper closure with hook and eye. Fully lined in fuchsia synthetic with attached net underskirt. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label at bottom of designer's label: "Crafted with Pride / in U.S.A." Fabric/care/size label at inside left seam.
Evening suit
Black and red evening suit. A) Jacket of acetate/cotton/viscose blend in bands of black faille and black and red brocade in floral pattern. Hip length; fitted with princess seams and long, fitted sleeves. Square cut collarless neckline. Center front closure of six round buttons covered in black cord. Lined in black synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 2801 F / Date Fall I 94 / Operator" Fiber content tag at left side seam. B) Skirt. Fitted at hips and flared below; knee length. Constructed of three layers of polyester: top layer black chiffon, middle layer red chiffon, and bottom layer red acetate. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye.
Evening dress
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.
Double-breasted jacket
Jacket of black cashmere. Double breasted with notched lapel; two flap covered pockets at bottom and single pocket at left breast. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and three button closure at wrists. Pockets and jacket lined in satin. Padded shoulders. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Ensemble
A) Cotton sage green penefore with pink and lilac floral print. Scoop neckline. Sleeveless with 2 green plastic buttons at each shoulder. 3 green plastic buttons at left waist. Ballerina-length. Full skirt with 5 box pleats at center front and 5 box pleats at center back waist. With a 1" single pleat at waistband. Designer's label at center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label underneath designer's label, has extra button sewn on. Numerical label underneath care and content label; "3182" B) Ivory lambswool cardigan sweater. Wide lapels trimmed in brown lambswool band. Five metal and enamel buttons center front. Decoration includes pink. Sage green, and brown flowers and paisley patterns embroidered at front of sweater and at cuffs of long sleeves. Sweater may be worn over pinafore.
Dress
A). Princess-cut day dress of cream viscose rayon floral print with dusty rose and beige flowers, scoop neckline, no waistline, and long, ballerina-length skirt, 12 covered buttons down the center back. Short sleeves. Designer's label at inside back neckline; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content label under designer's label; "Made in Great Britain / Fabrique en Grande-Bretagne" B). Cream polyester princess style slip with thin straps. Designer's label at inside center back neckline on the center back seam; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content label under designer's label; "Made in Great Britain / Fabrique en Grande-Bretagne"
Marilyn Hailey seated in chair
Photograph of fashion model Marilyn Hailey in a domestic setting, seated in an upholstered chair, wearing a Frank Olive hat, red scarf, and black and white print dress attributed to James Galanos.
Ensemble
Ensemble: a) Hooded shawl/cape of bright olive and navy blue houndstooth lightweight wool with fringe trim throughout. Label: Carolina Herrera/ Neiman Marcus b) Skirt of bright olive and navy blue houndstooth wool with a heavier weight and wider check. Skirt has a slight A-line and is knee length; three knife pleats at lower center half. Center back zip and hinge closure; fully lined in navy blue silk. Label: Carolina Herrera c) Belt of self fabric, like shawl, with navy blue leather edges, and backing and buckle. Label: Carolina Herrera/ Size 10
Ensemble
A) Cardigan sweater of wool with dark muted burgundy, blue, teal, green and black geometrical floral pattern; long sleeve; B) Flare skirt of purple jersey knit; pleats at waist band; mid-calf length. Designer Label: Missoni / Made in Italy
Evening Dress
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.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of silver and gold lamé and lace. Full length. Off-the-shoulder, strapless bodice of silver and gold lace in a floral pattern with elbow length fitted sleeves. Fitted bodice is constructed in layers of white net, black net, and silver lace with gold cord applique. Sarong style tubular skirt of gold and silver crinkle lamé. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Black chiffon lining in skirt; bodice is boned and lined in gray synthetic. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2174 / Date Fall I '92 / Operator"
Evening dress
Evening dress of maroon silk crepe and hand beading. Bateau neckline; long set-in sleeves. Front is unadorned and seamless; back of bodice is heavily beaded in diamond pattern on V-shaped insert. Back vent is decorated with beaded floral motif on all sides. Beading goes from waist to bottom hem on each side, widening as it descends. Beading is done in red, maroon, red-iridescent, and clear sequins, bugle, and round beads. Zipper closure under left sleeve. Lined in red silk satin. Designer's label at left rear shoulder: "Michael Faircloth" Size tag near top of zipper: "6"
Dress
Dress of color-block red and orange wool jersey; 4 front pockets; notched collar; long sleeves; very different upside down zipper in back seam.
Jacket
A) Jacket of brown satin. Hip length; box style. Single breasted with notched lapel; closure of four buttons with bound buttonholes. Long two-piece sleeves with turned up cuffs and pointed ends. One large patch pocket on left chest has flap and one button; two patch pockets at hips have rounded shape. Side slits with rounded edges. Lined in brown synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche B) Belt of self with covered buckle.
Marilyn Hailey seated in chair
Photograph of fashion model Marilyn Hailey in a domestic setting, seated in an upholstered chair, wearing a Frank Olive hat, red scarf, and black and white print dress attributed to James Galanos.
Marilyn Hailey seated in chair
Photograph of fashion model Marilyn Hailey in a domestic setting, seated in a wooden chair, wearing a Frank Olive hat, red scarf, and black and white print dress attributed to James Galanos.
Marilyn Hailey modeling a dress
Photograph of fashion model Marilyn Hailey in a domestic setting, standing by an upholstered, wearing a Frank Olive hat, red scarf, and black and white print dress attributed to James Galanos.
Maternity dress
Maternity evening cocktail dress of black silk in all-over black sequins with three bands of white harlequin-inspired diamonds in white bugle beads at cuffs of the long sleeves and at lower hem of the knee-length dress. Rounded neckline. Bands of black bugle beads at neckline, cuffs, lower hem, along shoulders, along side seams, and around armscyes. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black rayon. Designer's label: Page Boy / Maternity Size labels attached to lower edge of designer's label: "P" and "S" Care/content/origin label at inside side seam: "100% Pure Silk / Rayon Lining / Dry Clean Only" and "Made in India"
Maternity dress
Maternity evening cocktail dress/top in black silk and all-over black sequins with bands of bugle beads at neckline, sleeve ends, and lower hem. Straight, shift style. Rounded neckline and short sleeves. Center back zipper with hook & eye; 7" kick pleat at center back. Lined in black polyester; padded shoulders. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Page Boy / Maternity" Size label at inside back neckline: "L" Content/Care label at inside back neckline: "100% Pure Silk / Polyester / Lining / Made in India / Dry Clean / Only"
Evening dress
Evening dress of violet polyester taffeta. Full length. Bolero style bodice of purple velour appliqued front and back with multicolored beads, sequins and gold tinsel cord in floral pattern; deep V-shaped neckline. Over-sized leg-o-mutton sleeves with 4-1/2" cuffs of matching velour appliqués and zipper closures. Full pleats from midriff into full skirt. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Built in petticoat of dusty mauve acetate with three tiers of purple net. Designer's label on back left of bodice: "Victor Costa".
Pants
Jean style pants of grey cotton ground with white cotton floral embroidery. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham
Marilyn Hailey seated in chair
Photograph of fashion model Marilyn Hailey in a domestic setting, seated in a wooden chair, leaning forward, wearing a Frank Olive hat, red scarf, and black and white print dress attributed to James Galanos.
Evening ensemble
Greek inspired evening ensemble of black velvet, yellow satin, and embroidered appliques with purple satin skirt. A) Blouse styled to appear as a vest of black rayon velvet trimmed with bands of floral and leaf motif embroidery with gold braid, beads, and multicolored embroidered flowers. Center front opening with closure of 5 large covered snaps. Large floral appliques on center back and at center front opening. Over-sized puffed sleeves of yellow rayon/silk blend satin to elbows; 2-1/2" cuffs have closure of two covered snaps. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label attached under designer label. Fiber content label at right side seam. B) Skirt in purple rayon/silk blend satin. Full, gathered, floor length. Center back zipper closure with two hook & bars on the 2" waistband. Slit pockets at side seams. Fully lined in dark rose synthetic reinforced at waist with 10" gathers of stiff purple tulle at sides of hips. Hem of skirt reinforced with 2" band of horsehair. Designer's label at center waist neckline: "Victor Costa" Union and fiber content labels attached under designer label.
Dress
Dress of white and blue cotton with vertical/diagonal bold stripes; ankle length. Bodice is one shoulder, with an asymmetrical neckline; the strap is gathered and meets at the shoulder in a small flat bow with two smaller 5/8" straps, one blue and one white. Skirt is comprised of two layers: the upper layer is of the blue and white striped cotton (9.5" at its shortest), the lower layer is of white cotton and has a full a-line silhouette. Natural waist with 1/2" band of blue cotton around the waistband; skirt is gathered. Left side seam zipper closure with hook and eye. Partially lined in white polyester. Size 8 or 28" waist. Designer and Retailer label inside back: "Victor Costa / for / Neiman-Marcus" Care, size, and contents labels. Name written inside near zipper: "[illegible] Goldman"
"Tuft" vest
Vest of olive green silk in brown and cream palm frond pattern with black rhinestone centers. Center front closure of four gold tone buttons with large black rhinestone centers; barred buttonholes. Side patch pockets of matching fabric and rhinestones. Tie half belt at center back. Lined in matching fabric. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd / Oldham" Original paper retailer's sales tag: "Stanley Korshak" Size, content and care tags at left front seam near hem.
Shirt
Shirt of beige rayon; button front top with red, green, orange, yellow crocheted circular appliques; long sleeve; pointed collar. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham
Shirt
Shirt of white rayon; long sleeve; button front with ceramic floral buttons; pointed collar. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham
Skirt Suit
Skirt suit of red linen weave rayon.
Silk blouse
Blouse of beige silk with vibrant print of green cactus with yellow flowers, fuchsia/maroon fruit and leaves, and large sombreros in yellow, green, and fuchsia/maroon. Short sleeves. Center front opening with 5 circular simulated mother of pearl shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham" Content/care/size label at left side seam near hem.
Evening dress
Evening dress in off the shoulder style with long sleeves.
Corded Belt
Belt of black cording with nine jeweled, gold tone charms.
Cocktail dress
Evening/cocktail dress of black and white checked synthetic acetate taffeta. Knee length. Boned bodice is a strapless bustier made with small checked taffeta with a V-shaped inset of larger checks and 4 light blue grosgrain ribbon bows descending the inset. Overskirt is a full, flat pleated skirt made of the same larger checked fabric as the inset. The underskirt has a pink ruffled hem extending below top skirt attached to the underskirt by a light blue grosgrain ribbon. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Built in petticoat and lined with netting; lined in white acetate. Designer's label at center back: "Original / Sample / Victor Costa Boutique / Style 1505 / Season Resort 1993" Content/care/size tag at right side seam of bodice.
Ensemble
Ensemble of silk tricot knit with orange, teal, blue and black rock pattern with blue and orange lines; A) Shirt with boat neck; short sleeve; off-shoulder; left arm is lower and set toward back; left side longer than right and continues to mid-calf length; right side goes to mid-hip; asymmetrical; right side orange; left side blue; Designer Label: Missoni / Made in Italy B) Skirt of blue; straight cut; ankle length; godet in back starts at knee.
Ensemble
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.
Dress
Cocktail dress of gold metallic French lace in floral motif over an under dress of fleshed-toned charmeuse silk. Knee length, with a folded yoke panel which forms a V-shaped neckline with lace trim. Short sleeves and empire waist each with a 1" gold lace trim. Center back zipper. Designer's label at right of zipper: "Midon"
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black net with white swirls. Short capped, raglan sleeves; bateau neckline. Swirls in shape of flowers at right shoulder. Knee length under layer; top layer 1" above under layer with slit from hem to chest on right side. Braiding around neckline extends across front and back left shoulder to form trailing ends to hemline. Slit pocket at right side seam of inner layer. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Union label, "Dry Clean Only" and size "6" tags at bottom of interior pocket flap.
Western maxi dress
Maxi dress of periwinkle blue rayon in western shirt-inspired style. Yoke and short sleeves in yellow with machine embroidered pink and blue floral design; piped in pink. Slightly flared skirt. Center front closure of pink western-style snap buttons. Designer label: The / Manuel / Collection
Silk satin pants
Pants of striped silk satin back of crepe with embroidered fleur-de-lis. Palazzo style; pleated at waist; back zipper. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Pants
Pants of black and white houndstooth check on left leg and Wessex glen plaid on the right.
Wedding dress
Wedding ensemble. a) Dress is of creme satin styled as a sleeveless A-line dress, with 1 1'4" shoulder straps. The neckline of the bodice is embellished with rows of satin cording forming a cross-over design. The skirt has a high waistline, and is formed of a lattice of groups of four vertical and four horizontal rows of satin cording, with a backing of creme gauze. Label sewn into inside back of dress. Center back lap zipper enclosure extending from mid back to upper thigh. Hook-and-eye closure. Designer Label: "Victor Costa / Bridal"
Striped blouse
Blouse of linen in black and white horizontal stripes. Squared style with side vents. Vented neckline with white organdy collar. Wide armholes with white organdy trim. Hong Kong seams at hem. Designer label: Geof / Frey / Beene Unite! style union label.
Evening dress
Dress of black velvet off-white silk satin and black lace; bodice has sweetheart neckline and tapered full-length sleeves with gathering at top of armhole; off-white silk satin overskirt with floral black lace; straight and narrow underskirt is black velvet
Evening dress
Evening gown of green velvet. Draped, off-the-shoulder bertha style collar of emerald green, ribbed taffeta with thin, black lines of stitching giving a piped effect; 1/2" shoulder straps. Dropped waist with eight gores of taffeta matching collar, forming a petal shaped, full skirt. Center back zipper. Upper dress lined in green satin synthetic with 2" black grosgrain petersham. Skirt lined in black synthetic with underskirt of black fiber facing fabric and 10" tier of black tulle as support. Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A."
Evening dress
Evening dress of black net lace and sequins with black and white striped skirt. Boned bodice of black floral lace net embellished with black sequined swirls over white satin synthetic and matching lace off-the shoulder fitted sleeves. Shirred black cotton sateen midriff with matching large bow at front left. Full skirt of synthetic fabric with box pleats of black and white ribbon stripes. Center back zipper closure. Lined in white acetate. Designer's label at back left: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2993 / Date Spring 94 / Operator Bonnie"
Jacket
A) Wrap jacket of gold silk. Hip length. Long, set-in sleeves; straight with no cuffs. Mock revers neckline. No closure; unlined. Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21" B) Webbed tie belt of matching gold silk; 1.5" wide.
Skirt suit
Skirt suit of salmon pink rayon, silk and cotton blend woven in diamond pattern. A) Jacket. Double breasted with closure of large gold buttons with "JF" initials. Short sleeves; U-shaped neckline. Side welt pockets with flaps and matching button closure; unopened. Lined in pink acetate; shoulder pads. Designer label: Jacques Fath / Paris Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Content/care/size label: Size 8 B) Skirt. Straight style; knee length. Left side zipper closure with button on waistband. Designer label: Jacques Fath / Paris Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Content/care/size label: Size 10
Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt, Blouse and Scarf
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.
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