Dark painting with horizontal and vertical stripes create a plaid pattern of red, blue, and black. Multi-hued circles float on the surface and linear, thin, dark lines create another pattern of zigzag.
Suit of light gray cashmere felt. A) Jacket has v-neckline with wide, loose, roll-over collar; fitted silhouette to hips; long, tapered sleeves; button and snap closure at center front; silk lining. Designer label at center back. B) Skirt of same with medium high waistband; mid-length; 5'' ruffle of same at hem; right side zip closure. Designer, size and "Made in USA" label at center back.
Tapered pencil skirt of two-tone grey and orange silk/cotton blend. Constructed with three panels in front and back. Small slit on front left and back left sides. Left side zipper closure with hook-and-eye at waist. Curved welt pockets at front left and right sides. Lined in grey below 1.75" interior waistband.
A) Dinner dress of black velvet; high rounded neckline; waistline seam with long tucks on bodice and skirt in front; full length skirt; one piece long sleeves; CB invisible zipper; black lining; Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris B) Belt of black velvet; 2" wide; hook and eye closure; gold oval metal buckle with small red rhinestones
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
Dress of maroon wool jersey knit. Knee length with slighlty fitted sheath silhouette. Front has 4 seams that cross to form a diamond shape; top stitching on sides of seams. Long sleeves; center back invisible zipper. Back has horizontal seam above the waist; top stitching outside of seam. Lined in maroon fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
Dress of black silk; high wide square neckline; full-length; tubular silhouette; sleeveless; bust darts; back is covered by hanging panels attached at shoulder seams, a few stitches at side seams, and at CB zipper; panels are 3" longer than dress and form a train; 22 non-working buttons between center back zipper and CB vent; hook and eye closures above zipper; 1 hook and eye at top of CB; black lining Designer Label: Vera Wang
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.
Two figures in the foreground, seen from the chest up, comment on European angst. A figure in silhouette exits by a set of stairs. Bright yellow light illuminates the exterior of the gallery in which the people in the foreground stand. Talk bubbles are used for the figures' comments. A poster on the wall depicts German Expressionism. The style is like that of cartoons and graphic novels. The colors are bright and flat.
(a) Evening dress of cream tulle embroidered with small pearls and crystal beads. Full length; round neck; cap sleeves. Bodice entirely covered in pearls and beads which gradually scatter and disappear as they move down the dress. Waist seam; snaps on left shoulder; side zipper. Seven total layers of tulle; underdress of nude silk taffeta and chiffon. Strapless bodice with boning and side zipper. Designer's label inside bodice: "Oscar de la Renta" and "Made in USA" (b) Stole of cream tulle. Scoops in back; cream satin bow. Hook closure. (c) Stole of cream tulle.
Dress of ivory and black silk chiffon. Dress has slightly varying sizes of ivory ovals on a minimal black background. Rose of self fabric on left side waist has gathered fabric extending outward and across the back, narrowing as it reaches the back, left side seam. Left side of waist. Sleeveless v-neck bodice.This line forms a sleeveless V-neck which gathered and pleated fabric make up the other side of the bodice. Gathered fabric drapes down the skirt from the lower portion of the rose. Full-length, Dress has a slimming silhouette from the waist, lined in white silk ; side zip and hook&eye closure; lined in white silk and 1 layer of ivory silk chiffon. Label: Carmen Marc Valvo. Donated by Mercedes Bass
A) Evening dress of light taupe satin; beaded bodice has narrow straps; princess seams in front; beading, sequins, and embroidery create a flower motif; waist seam comes to a point at center back; floor length skirt with some flare; invisible zipper at center back; Designer Label: Vera Wang B) Matching wrap of light taupe satin; 26 1/2" wide; 90" long.
Evening ensemble of black velvet; A) halter top has velvet bodice and black silk drape that wraps around neck; side separating zipper; interior belt; black lining; boning; B) floor length straight skirt with 1" waistband and side zipper; black lining; Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris C) 1.5" belt with rectangular buckle
Shoes. Heels of black velvet with stiletto metal heel, with attached metal ring ornamented with rhinestones; open shank; bracelet-style ankle strap with rhinestones; hook closure; pointed tip; bottom has stenciled leaf design. Left and Right shoe: "Marino Fabiani / Made in Italy"
Shoes. Under heel of dark red suede with pointed tip; dangling red beads; long dark red suede straps on either side of the shank for multiple ties around the ankle; logo etched into the sole. Left and Right shoe: "Couture Les Tropeziennes" "Made in Italy"
Shoes of black satin with pointed tip, d'orsay style; 1/2" band to 1 1/2" band of silver rhinestone with faux pearls going diagonally on the vamp coming to an asymmetrical point; open shank with stiletto heel. Left and Right shoe: "Anne Klein / New York"
Skirt of beige silk. Full-length, gathered into 1" waistband. Side-seam pockets. Lined in beige chiffon; center back zipper. "Oscar de la Renta" "Made / In U.S.A" Care tag Union label "6"
Top hat/stovepipe hat of dark brown faux fur. Oversized, 14" crown; 3" wired black grosgrain brim. Lined in ivory satin; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
Top hat/stovepipe hat of blue/black faux fur. Oversized, 14" crown is styled with collapsed crown on left side; 3" wired black grosgrain brim. Lined in black satin; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
Top hat/stovepipe hat of dark brown faux fur. Oversized, 14" crown; 3" wired black grosgrain brim. Lined in ivory satin; black grosgrain ribbon headband. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
Top hat/stovepipe hat of black faux sheepskin fur. Oversized, 15" crown; 3" wired black grosgrain brim. Lined in red satin; black grosgrain ribbon head band. Designer label: Todd / Oldham Milliner's label: Denise / Caruso
Coat of black taffeta with topstitching detail and chinchilla fur. Street length; long dolman sleeves with underarm gussets. Funnel collar. Double welt side pockets. Center front closure of four black plastic buttons; bound buttonholes. Removable lining is chinchilla(?) on one side and black silk satin with print of gold oriental writing on reverse. Main outer coat is lined in matching black silk satin with gold oriental writing print. Designer's label at center back neckline: Ralph Rucci / Chado Size "M", content and care tags attached to base of designer label.
Evening ensemble of black satin, silk and velvet. A) Halter top of black velvet. Center front closure of 9 hook & eyes on interior and 4 snaps and 1 hook & eye on exterior. Three stitched tucks on each side of opening. Back peplum curves sharply away from center front. Lined in black silk with black silk petersham. Designer's label at center back: "Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris" Evidence of tags cut from base of designer label. B) Full length ball gown skirt gathers in 1" satin waistband. Skirt creates harlequin effect with alternating diamonds of velvet, satin and moire silk. Hem trimmed with silk box pleated and bound in the center with narrow black velvet band; hem has dotted net hanging 2" below. Left side zipper closure with two hook & bars on waistband. Lined in burgundy silk with 3" stiffened hem. Designer's label at center back: "Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris"
Evening dress of black silk. Full length, wrap around style with sheath skirt. Mimicking a tuxedo-style, menswear-inspired dress. Sleeveless; halter inspired neckline with peak lapel. Left side front has waist seam; right side front has three angles tucks with hook & eye closure. Large round plastic button covers tucks (now missing). Lined in black silk; petersham of matching black silk. 28" waist. Designer's label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of tags cut from base of designer label.
Jacket of black wavy, puckered, ribbed satin with notched collar and large, single button closure; long sleeves with single button closure at wrists; 2 faux slit pockets at hips; decorative attached belt at back of self-fabric; fully lined in black satin trimmed in black faille; fabric content: polyester, nylon, spandex, rayon.
Jacket of navy blue lightweight woven blend. Mandarin collar; two patch pockets at hips. Single breasted with closure of five buttons. Long, two-piece sleeves with 3" cuffs. Fully lined in navy synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Coat of light brown or khaki cotton, calf length, wide notched collar with tabs and buttons at chest, center front opening with round matching light brown buttons, long set-in sleeves with loops of self and small bands of self to secure cuffs, rounded rectangular patch pockets with pointed and buttoned flaps and inverted pleats for ease at lower hips, back seam at natural waistline, bodice with three inverted box pleats accented by bands and buttons from collar to top of pleat, wide inverted box pleat from back center waistline to hem, lined. Label: John Anthony
Dress of multicolored striped knit of linen/nylon blend. Inserted waist of open knit creating transparent effect. Round neckline; long sleeves of open knit matching waist; A-lined; mid-thigh length. Unlined. Designer Label: Missoni / for Neiman-Marcus / Made in Italy
Cocktail dress of black cotton lace over black nylon. Calf length; empire waist; slightly flared skirt; spaghetti straps. Thin black grosgrain ribbon belt and flower at waist. Side zipper closure; lined in black acetate. Maker's label at inside back: "Tessuto" Size label: "10" Content tag: E1087ZN / 10 / 50% Cotton / 30% Acetate / 20% Nylon / Lining / 100% Acetate / Dry Clean Only / Made in U.S.A. / 8164 / RN# 98692
Jacket of pink mohair; flat roll collar with rounded points; piping from neckline to side seam; center front closure; armhole princess seams at back; black lining with designer's name in small pocket with a quote from the designer on it.
Necklace of beaded chain with three pewter charms: Cat head with blue rhinestone eyes Dog head with red rhinestone on collar Rectangle stamped "Todd Oldham" on one side and "Spring 1995" on reverse.
Skirt suit of patchwork effect pink and green plaid sateen. A) Jacket. Slightly fitted; single breasted with closure of four buttons. Notched lapel; long sleeves with vented, rolled cuffs. Side welt pockets with flaps. Lined in ivory fabric. Size 8. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Union label. B) Pencil skirt of matching fabric. Knee length; left side zipper closure. Lined in ivory fabric with grosgrain ribbon waistband. Size 10. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label.
Dress of velour knit with green "Riddler" question marks printed in various sizes, the question marks covered in applied clear novelty "sequins". The knee-length dress has a scoop neckline, and spaghetti straps formed of gray metal (pewter?) question marks set with emerald green rhinestones. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd Oldham / Forever (inside Batman logo)" Underside of designer's label: "Batman and All / Related Elements Are / Property of DC Comics / TM 1995" Fiber content/cleaning instruction label beneath designer's label
Suit of gray silk herringbone twill. a) Jacket. Single breasted with notched collar and single button front closure. Three welt pockets; fisheye darts in front; sleeves have trim of one nonfunctioning button at vent. Center back seam; charcoal gray lining; padded shoulders. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche b) Skirt. Straight style; knee length. Continental pockets at front sides. Left side zipper closure with button on 1 1/2" waistband. Lined in matching charcoal gray. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche
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
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.
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