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Detail of zipper closures
B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Worn with jacket (Object ID 2004.03.283.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black silk and wool suit jacket; low U-neckline with two button tab and hand-made buttonholes; defined waistline; diagonal pockets; sleeves in one with front and back; gusseted. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953". B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Dress without cape
A. Light pink silk crepe evening dress; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Worn with cape (Object ID #1991.42.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light pink silk crepe evening dress; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. B. Light pink silk crepe evening cape; gathering at neckline; 2 vertical single welt pockets; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
Dress without coat
A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.446.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length. B. Gray wool plaid coat with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; convertible collar with high stance, five buttons, and placket; long one-piece set-in sleeves; four patch pockets on front, pockets have flap closure with 2 buttons; contour darts at waist; vent at center back; lined in bright green China silk. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique". -
Cocktail dress
A. Black silk faille cocktail dress; princess style; dropped waistline with belt carriers for hip-slung belt; jewel neckline with lace trim; straight sleeves with lace cuffs; rhinestone "dice" buttons; A-line skirt; knee length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Black silk faille belt with rhinestone buckle.Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, faille, ready to wear, rhinestones, silk -
Cocktail dress
Lavender and red crinkled metallic lame' novelty weave evening dress; round neckline with yoke; chemise style; short sleeves; 4 inch horizontal band at hem; above the knee length. Labels: "Christian Dior New York", "Zita Inc."Tags 1960s, 1970s, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, lamé, lavender, metallic, purple, red -
Shawl
Off-white silk crepe shawl; satin stitch embroidery around edges and large section in one corner; multicolored embroidery of variety of flowers and leaves; large bouquet in corner consists of blue mum, peony, and pink rose with green leaves, purple flowers, and rose buds; 19 inch long fringe around all edges; ten rows of knots where fringe is connected by hand to shawl; 57.5 inches by 64.5 inches.
The first image shows the front and the second image the back. -
Skirt
Gray heathered wool flannel skirt; wide waistband with rows of stitching; gathered; two pockets edged in black; button closure down center back; lined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Skirt
Purple and brown plaid wool twill skirt; thin green stripes run through plaid; straight waistband; gathered skirt; buttons down front; unlined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Skirt
Copenhagen blue brushed wool twill skirt; straight waistband; buttons down left front princess line; gathered skirt; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, buttons, Copenhagen blue, Rive Gauche, skirt, twill, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Skirt
Black wool A-line skirt; six inches of smocking at waist; two front pockets beginning below smocking, lined in black satin; skirt is unlined; ballerina length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". -
Detail of intricate closure at back of dress
Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture. -
Dress with overdress pulled back
Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture. -
Evening gown
Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture.Tags 1970s, 1980s, chiffon, couture, dress, evening gown, green, Kelly green, silk, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Coatdress
Navy blue wool gabardine coatdress; large notched collar with five inch lapel; waist seam with gathers that attach top to bottom; three large pockets on front, one top left and two on skirt; long darts on skirt disappear into front pockets; three buttons on sleeves; long center front seam on skirt; two pleats for fit on back; center back seam on skirt fitted to bodice with small pleats. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". -
Dress
Black silk shantung day dress; mandarin collar; shoulder pads; buttons down center front; finished inseams; small pocket on left top; full length sleeves with small gathers into small cuffs; small gathers to show waistline. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". -
Jacket
Bright red wool flannel jacket; notched collar; front closure with three red/navy buttons; flap pockets at waist; long set-in sleeves gathered at sleeve cap; modified princess seams at front and back; boxy silhouette; hip length; lined in red silk; edges finished with navy tape. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Skirt
Gold lamé floral pattern evening skirt; five tiers; gathered into elastic waistband; triple stitching on waistband; ankle length.