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Day dress

Description: Dress of dark gray ribbed wool in surplice, wrap style. Closes on left of bodice with three brown plastic shank button stamped “Fendi” inside an arrow. Street length; long dolman sleeves with closure of two matching buttons at cuff. When closed, dress forms a basque waistline. Asymmetric neckline. Modified continental pockets at sides. Unlined; lightly padded shoulders. Designer's label: "Roma / Fendi 365 / by Conir" Size and content/care (illegible) tags at base of designer label.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Fendi

Wool coat

Description: Coat of black textured wool in a pattern of wide herringbone stripes. Two patch pockets at left and right bust and two flap pockets (unopened) at hips. Turndown collar; long sleeves with 3" rolled cuffs with rounded vent at outside. Closure of five brass buttons with V logo encircled by laurel leaves; 21" center back vent. Fully lined in black synthetic. Designer Label: Valentino / V / Miss V / Made in Italy / Fabrique en Itale
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Valentino

Silk ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black silk. A) Shirt of black silk with shirt collar and notched lapel; horizontal pleats around middle; silk chiffon over shoulders and top back 3/4 cuff sleeves; floor length sash tie at back; 6 self-covered buttons down front. Designer label at center back; Size, care and authenticity labels at left side seam. Size 42. B) Pants of self fabric; straight wide leg with finished edge and fringe; slant pockets at sides and two faux welt pockets at back. Designer label at center back;… more
Date: 1980/1995
Creator: Fendi

Formal coat

Description: Coat of brown and tan herringbone wool. Frock-style, flared to knee, with notched collar. One row of double-breasted buttons at waist. Square patch pockets at hip. Two-piece sleeves with turn-back cuffs. Front and back princess seams, back vent, back waist seam angles up to a point at CB. Brown silk lining. Labels: "Valentino / Made in Italy"; evidence of removed label.
Date: 1990/2005
Creator: Valentino

Evening ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of black silk a) jacket has painted collar with black decorative trim; no closure; hip length; unfitted with balloon hem created by turning hem up 11" with an elastic edge to gather fullness; long sleeves tucked into large one-button turn-back cuffs with black decorative trim; unlined b) full-length skirt; 12 gores flare from knee; side zipper; 2 25" pieces of fabric doubled over and sewn into each seam c) shirt has sheer bodice and sleeves; pointed collar; rounded peplum is… more
Date: 1990/2005
Creator: Ferre, Gianfranco

Day dress

Description: Day dress of off-white wool knit. Below knee length. V-shaped yoke with asymmetrical turndown collar; large gold-tone metal Coco Chanel shank button on collar and 3 smaller matching buttons on yoke. Two front diagonal welt pockets with flaps. Long modified dolman sleeves on dropped shoulders with 3" folded cuff and three matching gold-tone buttons. Princess seam at back. Center back closure of 5 cream colored plastic buttons under placket with snap and two matching gold-tone buttons on collar; … more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Black ensemble

Description: a) Jacket of black polyester ; long sleeves with three buttons on each cuff and vent; princess seams; black lining; b) Skirt of black polyester; waistband; black lining; knee-length; c) belt of black patent leather.
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Chloé (Firm)

Skirt ensemble

Description: Suit, with a) jacket of black wool, deep v-neck, double-breasted seams with single button closure, straight sleeves b) a-line skirt of purple, green and black striped wool; pleated c) Belt of black imitation reptile skin pattern with tan leather backing
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Laug, André

Crepe dress

Description: Dress of black wool crepe. Floor length, with long black velvet raglan sleeves with 2" zipper at cuffs and shoulder pads. Round open plunging neckline with 12" slit at center front from neck down, with single button at neck, the neckline trimmed in velvet. Four-inch fringe at hem. Pockets in side seams. Lined in black crepe. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; Size (8); "Made in Italy";
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Valentino

Pants ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black knit wool; A) Shirt with no collar; shoulder pads; 3 buttons on each shoulder seam; front flap with 3 buttons on each side; 2 buttons at cuff; long sleeve; B) Pants of wool; pleated at waist; slightly tapered leg.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Cropped jacket

Description: Short cropped jacket of black velvet embellished with black silk braid, beads and sequins in reptile design. Black satin lapels; long sleeves. Designer's label: "Haute Couture / Givenchy" Couture number behind designer's label: "82309"
Date: 1994
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress and belt. A) Dress of black silk taffeta and velvet. Bateau neckline of silk taffeta. Velvet bodice with long straight sleeves. Four velvet buttons at wrists. Asymmetrical taffeta peplum with floor length velvet skirt. Back zipper. B) Belt of black taffeta.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Bohemian ensemble

Description: Gold and black silk chiffon evening ensemble. A) Overblouse: peasant-style blouse of sheer black chiffon patterned in gold. Round open neckline, bound in black satin edged with gold braid. Centerfront slit opening, bound in black satin, with black and gold braided cord, tasseled ties. Full, gathered, full-length set-in sleeves with narrow black satin cuffs. The cuffs have a flush closure secured with a gold metallic loop and faceted black button. B) Underbodice: strapless, tubular bodice of… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Dinner dress

Description: Dinner dress of black satin and velvet. Princess-line, knee-length dress with deep, off-the-shoulder open neckline. Short raglan sleeves and sweeping scalloped hemline. Center front lapped, curved opening accented with five nonfunctional black satin covered buttons. The opening is secured with five covered snaps and four hook&eyes. Boned, black tulle inner bodice with black grosgrain bust and waist stays. Center front zipper closure. Black satin bust pads. Piece lined in black organdy and black… more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Printed leather ensemble

Description: Woman's two piece pantsuit of dark blue suede with metallic print suede (a) Jacket. Dark blue suede with red, yellow, green, and blue printed suede- metallic floral print. Same color suede band trim. Styled with band collar with center front opening- full length metal zipper closure. Modified fitted sleeves taper at wrist. Straight cut with diagonal slash pockets each side front. Straight hemline. Unlined. Labels: “Roberto Cavalli, firenze, Made in Italy, and content/care tags. Length: 28¼ (7… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-

Velveteen knickers

Description: B) Black velveteen knickers; cut full with inverted tucks at front below fitted waistband; mock cross-lacings in black satin cord at outer leg; center front fly with plastic zipper closure with one button at waistband; belt loops; fully lined with black fabric. Label: "Valentino / Boutique / Made in Italy"
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Valentino, Mario

Leather skirt suit

Description: Woman's jacket and skirt of dark red leather and suede. A) Jacket of dark red leather with intertwined bands of red suede at collar and sleeve edge. Styled with band collar and center front opening with six round self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes. Long fitted sleeves. Waist length, straight cut bodice with princess seams front and back. Welt pockets at each side front. Lower back has half belt with gold tone signature buckle. Lower edge straight in back, with curve toward center fron… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Gucci

Suede skirt suite

Description: Woman's double-breasted skirt suit of navy blue suede. A) Jacket. Long sleeves with a button at each wrist, and with two front patch pockets, turn-down collar and lapel. Back vent. Lined in navy brocade with "Mario Valentino" woven into the pattern. Labels: "Mario Valentino / Made in Italy" and size label (12) at right side seam inside. B) Skirt. Matching straight skirt, knee-length. Invisible zipper and snap at center back. Fully lined in same brocade fabric as jacket. Labels: "Mario Valent… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Valentino, Mario

Feather evening dress

Description: Two-piece evening ensemble. a) Jacket of black velvet with long sleeve, round neck and peplum. Single breasted with four black buttons. Each has different center - one purple, green, blue, and red rhinestone. Polychrome feathers attached in circular swirl to extend out about 2". Each swirl of a different color of yellow, red, pink, purple, blue, and green about 2 1/2" to 3" apart over entire surface. Label: "Givenchy / Made in France" b) Evening gown. Full length with velvet bodice with heart… more
Date: 1973/1975
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Draped evening dress

Description: Evening dress of sheer violet with dots of metallic thread in red, blue, green, gold and silver. Gathered and draped in front and back with a front strap to "throw" over shoulder. Tight hobble skirt effect at bottom. Couture number: 64034 Designer label: "Givenchy/Made in France"
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
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