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Embroidered dress

Description: Cocktail dress and belt. a) Cocktail dress of red silk faille with machine embroidered floral motifs (in pinks, greens, yellows, reds, white, and blue) throughout skirt with a few vines reaching onto bodice, jewel neckline, full set-in short sleeves, center front hidden button placket covering red round buttons from middle of skirt to neckline, vertical darts from waistline to bust, natural waistline, darts from waistline down full tea-length skirt, pockets at side seams, fully lined in red s… more
Date: Summer 2019
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar

Floral dress

Description: a) Evening dress of black organza with large-scale woven floral pattern of gladiolus and other flowers in blue, pink, red, purple, and white with green leaves throughout, jewel neckline, long set-in sleeves, sweetheart illusion neckline created by tan boned inner bodice, natural waist, full circle skirt, back invisible zipper closure, lined in light tan, black net petticoat with crinoline hem. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, size 14, R19 b) Tie belt of wide dark green satin ribbon (worn tied in fron… more
Date: Summer 2019
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar

Dress of novelty weave

Description: Dress of bulky black and white woven wool. Below knee length; long set-in sleeves with zipper closure at wrists. Dress is accented at rounded neckline, angled welt pockets, hemline, waistline and down center front with black and white running stitch yarn applied border trim. Center back zipper closure with two hook & eyes at neckline. Backed in black polyester blend; lined in black synthetic. Union label and size/style tags at center back of lining near hem.
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Blass, Bill

Houndstooth skirt

Description: Skirt of black and white wool houndstooth. Below knee length; slightly A-lined. Kick pleat at center back seam. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on 1.5" waistband. Lined in black fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass"
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Blass, Bill

Magna cape and Chug pants

Description: A) Magna charro cape of black wool blend. Side shoulder panels with mariachi inspired, hand cut and sewn silver leather fretwork details. Patch pockets with matching triangular leather fretwork details in bottom corner. V-shaped neckline. Lined in synthetic black satin. Designer label: Carla Fernández B) Chuj trousers of black linen/viscose blend. Styled as a long rectangular panel which passes between the legs and ties at the waist with long straps extending from the ends of the waistband. De… more
Date: 2021
Creator: Fernandez, Carla

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

Day dress

Description: Dress of black wool crepe. Full length; long sleeves with zippered cuffs. Inserted, elasticized waist gives blouse effect. Skirt is constructed with black lace inserts at hips under bodice panel. Rounded neckline. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Norma Walters / New York / Made in Hong Kong" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label. B) Detachable collar of black silk with silver lace-like pattern; bordered in black and silver bugle beads. Bu… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Walters, Norma

Skirt

Description: Skirt of black velvet. A-line with pleats stitched down until opening up 9” below waistband. Secured at left side with hidden zipper and button at waistband. Designer's label at center back waistband: “Albert Nipon” Retailer's label: “Neiman Marcus” Care label “82% Rayon / 18% Silk / Made in Hong Kong / Size 12 / Dry Clean”
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Nipon, Albert

Shirtwaist dress

Description: Shirt dress of reddish-brown ultra-suede with round collar and long button placket down front-center. Patch pocket at left bust. Long sleeves with 2" cuffs with button closure and shoulder pads. 12" slit from hem at center-front. Designer's Label: "Blassport" Fabric label: "Skinner Ultra Suede Fabric" (Skinner is a textile company) "6" b) Belt tie of self-suede is 1.25" wide and 44" in length.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill

Sequin jacket

Description: Evening jacket of black silk with sequin decoration. Hip length jacket with long sleeves, High, rounded collar with two hook-and-eyes just below throat, and center front opening with 9 hidden snaps and two hook-and-eyes. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and cf opening heavily beaded/sequined in gold and copper with small Paisley forms in green and blue/gray chain stitch embroidery. Body of jacket decorated in large blocks of overlapping sequins in iridescent purple, iridescent dark green, and black sequin… more
Date: 1983/1989
Creator: Khan, Naeem

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of purple chiffon with gold lamé. A) Blouse has long purple chiffon bishop sleeves with gold lamé in abstract floral pattern; bound cuffs have self-covered button and snap closure. Body of blouse is of silk with orange abstract dots and gold lamé with purple abstract wave design. Rounded neckline and armseyes are trimmed in purple rope braid. Shirring at center front hemline and pleating at center back hemline. Center back closure of five self-covered buttons and loops. Unlin… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill

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

Patterned dress

Description: A) Dress of dark red cotton with red, purple, and black pattern; high, round neckline with a notch at center-front; long, full sleeves with gathering at shoulder and at 1 inch cuff; brown button on each cuff; shoulder pads; shift silhouette with side pockets at hip; mid-calf length; lined in black silk; center-back zip closure. Designer Label: Pauline Trigere B) Scarf of self fabric; rectangular: 53in 8in
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Trigère, Pauline

Maternity bathing suit

Description: Maternity swimsuit of navy polyester with delicate dot and leafy vine print; two-piece: A) Top of navy polyester print with a white band with blue print across the front, above bust, with spaghetti straps of self-fabric that tie in a bow at top of shoulders; navy portion is elasticized around the top-back and falls loosely to lower hips; inner bust support lining with strap that hooks in back. B) Brief style bottoms of navy print polyester, elasticized at leg holes and at natural waist; line… more
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Page Boy Maternity

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

Bathing suit

Description: Two-piece bathing suit of black, white, yellow, blue, and red Lycra. (a) Blouson top of black, white, yellow, blue, and red Lycra; right half is black with white polka dots and left side has white, red, yellow, and blue stripes; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; partially lined in nude Lycra. (b) Brief bottoms of black Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. (c-d) Straps
Date: 1985
Creator: Gottex

Bathing suit

Description: Two-piece bathing suit of navy, white, and gold Lycra. (a) Blouson top of navy Lycra with a white and gold floral pattern; two inch band of flowers along top; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; partially lined in nude Lycra. (b) Brief bottoms of navy Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. (c-d) Straps
Date: 1985
Creator: Gottex

Cocktail dress

Description: Evening dress of black acetate/rayon velvet and polyester satin. Knee length; wide, square neckline. Velvet bodice with waist darts and asymmetrical bottom edge; boning along princess seams. Long sleeves with gathered puffs at shoulders taper to wrists. A-line skirt of black polyester satin has attached bow positioned vertically on left side. Center back zipper. Fully lined in black fabrics; skirt lining has attached underskirt of black tulle. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor … more
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor

Bathing suit

Description: Two-piece bathing suit of blue, black, and white Lycra. a) Blouson-style top with alternating curved diagonal stripes of blue with black polka dots, white with black polka dots, and black with blue polka dots; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; thin band of black with blue dots along bottom; partially lined in nude Lycra. b) Brief bottoms of Lycra with black with blue polka dots; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for … more
Date: 1985
Creator: Gottex

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

Ombre evening ensemble

Description: Evening coat ensemble. A) Coat of red, black and purple silk embroidery in an extra-large paisley design. Band collar; full-length; half length sleeves. Red silk lining. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" B) Skirt of graduating pattern of light and dark purple sequins. Full-length with a slight train. Dark purple sequins at waist; 1" waistband. Medium purple sequins around hips and calves; light purple sequins around knees and ankles. Left size zipper closure; purp… more
Date: Spring 2001
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar

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

Skirt ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black wool with pink, green, yellow, and blue square print. A) Jacket with convertible collar; 8 fisheye darts; 2-piece sleeves; 2 flap pockets in front. Designer's Label at inside back neck: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label at inside back neck: "Neiman-Marcus" ILGWU label at inside left seam: "921367" Size label at inside left seam: "10". B) Skirt, floor length; CF seam; 1" waistband; Size label: "10" Direction label: "Front" C) Blouse of pink silk knit; bishop sleeves gather into… more
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Blass, Bill

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)
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