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Jacket

Description: Jacket of black velvet. Five ornate frog closures at center front, beaded and floral; snaps concealed under center front placket; bodice front has seams that run from beside neck to hem with inset black piping; back has seam that runs straight from each side of neck and meets in the middle to form a "V" that is 3" from hem and has inset piping; satin lining; plain collar.
Date: Autumn 1998
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Bathing suit

Description: Man's bathing suit, bikini-style, of blue and ivory nylon printed with a Victorian scene. 1 1/2" elastic waistband with designer's name continuing around. Brown pipe trim under waistband. Center seam down front, small horizontal tape sewn across back below waistband. Lined in front with white nylon. From the L'Elegange Machiste Collection. Designer's label at center back inside waistband: "Jean Paul / Gaultier / Maille / Made in Italy" Size label attached below designer's label: "L" Retailer'… more
Date: Spring 1998
Creator: Gaultier, Jean Paul

Pant suit

Description: Pant suit of green cotton twill; (a) jacket with notched to collar; hip length; shoulder seams dropped in front; princess seams; front and back large pockets with buttoned laps and inverted pleats; buttons down center front; 2 piece sleeves have horizontal button plackets; back yoke; belt loops on back princess seams and side seams; green lining; shoulder pads; (b) belt has 2 rows of self fabric; (c) pants with fly front; 2 front pockets; front and back darts; 1 1/2" waistband with belt loop… more
Date: 1998/2003
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Evening dress

Description: A) Evening dress of black and pink. Outer layer of black mesh with large floral appliques and embroidery. High waistline. Bodice is sleeveless. Full-length. Center back zipper. Under layers of: light pink tulle; light pink tulle; light pink organdy; light pink inner sheath of silk(?). Princess seams. Built-in bra with underwires and with boning in bodice. Designer's label at left armscye: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number underneath: "N=173204" B) Stole of black tulle. Ruched… more
Date: Spring 1997
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black satin and velvet. Knee length; front has central section of black satin with curved side panels of black velvet; fabric of bodice forms a large bow; boned bodice; bodice and skirt are two separate sections basted together at hips; long sleeves of black velvet with three covered buttons and loops; back of velvet; zipper down back princess seam; fully lined in black silk. Designer's label at left of back zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture number behind: "… more
Date: Autumn 1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: a) Dress of gray ombré silk chiffon. Full length. Empire bodice of openwork lace in a gray, green, peach, and cream floral and swirl design. Bodice lined in peach organza. Sleeveless. Skirt gradually turns from gray at top to dark pink at bottom and to purple on back. Back bodice has deep, V-shape. Fabric gathered at waist; center back zipper; open seam at back reveals underskirt of ombré fabric and two layers of dark pink silk chiffon. Designer's label at inside, left underarm: "Pierre Balmai… more
Date: Autumn 1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening dress

Description: Dress of brown velvet; brown sable fur around wide low neckline; brown silk sash attached around empire waistline with center front bow; full-length flared skirt; center back zipper; back princess seams; front princess seams extend to hips then angle downward toward side seams; no side seam below hips; long sleeves with vents and 3 working buttons; brown lining.
Date: Autumn 1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Evening ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of: A) Coat of quilted black wool/acrylic/polyamide blend. Bertha collar; hip length. Flares from shoulder; wide 3/4" kimono sleeves. Slit pockets at front sides. Center front zipper with large faux crystal zipper pull. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior / Haute Couture / Paris" and stamped "AH96" Notes state tag states "2110-35", but not found. Fiber content label under designer's label: "42% Laine 41% Acrylique / 17% Plyamide / D… more
Date: Autumn 1996
Creator: Ferre, Gianfranco

Cocktail dress

Description: (a) Cocktail dress of black lace over tan organza with black organza ribbon trim. Knee length; top of bodice is black mesh; organza ribbon trim creates roses around bust and on skirt; tiers of organza ribbon on bottom section of skirt. Sleeveless. Center back zipper with one covered button at neck; lined in black heavy silk with boning in bodice and separate zipper. B) Underskirt of black polyester. Knee length; ruffled tier with stiffened hem. Snaps at center back.
Date: Spring 1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Tunic ensemble

Description: Ensemble of ivory floral damask silk: A) Full length tunic dress of ivory floral damask fully lined in chiffon with shoulder pads. Round neckline has diagonal placket of 27 self covered shank buttons going down left to waist. Slit on both sides from waist to lower hem. Long tapered sleeves with nine self-covered buttons. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath: "172931" b) Pants of same fabric with wide, straight leg. Pleated at waist. Zipper and two h… more
Date: Spring 1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Dress

Description: Dress of black silk satin. Strapless; knee-length; princess seams extend to 2" below waist then angle down to side seams. Back has horizontal darts at waistline that extend to 5½" from side seams. Center back zipper; 2 2½" wide satin band attached to neckline wraps around bust with large bow at left side in front; black silk lining. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label behind: "173027"
Date: 1996/1997
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Optical print ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble. A) Jacket of red and gray rayon in dotted/pointillist inspired motif representing a nude male body. Single breasted with snap closure; notched lapel. Long sleeves. Unlined; padded shoulders; bound seams and hem. Designer label: Jean Paul Gaultier / Femme / Made in Italy B) Top of red and gray sheer, stretch rayon knit in filigree-inspired motif with zig zag elements along hemline. Rounded, serge neckline; long sleeves. Unlined; unfinished hem and sleeve hems. Designer label: Je… more
Date: 1996
Creator: Gaultier, Jean Paul

Skirt suit

Description: A) Jacket of black silk faille with black velvet trim. Four panels gathered at front; four beaded buttons. Designer Label: Haute Couture / Givenchy Couture Number: 83780 B) Pencil skirt of black silk faille.
Date: Autumn 1995
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Changeant silk skirt

Description: 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.
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Rucci, Ralph

Cropped jacket

Description: Jacket of black wool tweed in cropped style. Standing collar extending down front with tiny lapels at waist; princess line front. Long sleeves with hidden tab closure and three non-functional buttons. No closures; shoulder pads; lined in burgundy silk. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche "Made in France" label at center back; evidence of label removed at left side.
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
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