Browse Items (231 total)

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Light orange crepe and satin striped blouse; band collar with ties at center front; appliqués of floral print fabrics edged in khaki colored silk tape on chest; fabrics are black and white floral, burgundy and white floral, and pink and blue floral on gray ground; dropped armscyes; long full sleeves finished with elastic wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Brown linen skirt with appliqués throughout; appliqués are floral prints edged with khaki silk tape; A-line; straight waistband; zipper closure; unlined; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blouse, brown, crepe, ensemble, Koos van den Akker, linen, multicolored, orange, patchwork, silk, skirt

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Rust colored plain weave blouse; floral print of yellow beige, pink, beige, and blue mums and petunias and green leaves; attached tie at neck; shoulder yoke; center front placket with red button invisible opening; set-in pleated sleeves with band cuffs; one red button on each cuff, each side is missing an additional button; hip length. B. Rust colored plain weave skirt; small pleats; straight waistband; zipper closure; two tiers edged in khaki colored tape and black floral print; mid-calf length; unlined. C. Multicolored plain weave sweater vest; knitted from fabric tape; stockinette stitch throughout; rib stitch at V-neckline, armscyes, and bottom band.
  
  Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, blouse, ensemble, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, orange, plain weave, skirt, vest

• Skirt without blouse

  B. Red linen weave rayon skirt with floral and block print cotton apron; narrow apron is oval shaped; bright yellow geometric stitched hip panels; stitched-down loose panel in back reveals cotton printed and stitched panels; red waistband.
  
  Worn with blouse (Object ID #2004.03.09.a) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags black, cotton, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, patchwork, rayon, red, skirt

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black print plain weave cotton blouse with red, green, yellow, and white leaf pattern; Dolman sleeves in one with blouse; drawstring neckline. B. Red linen weave rayon skirt with floral and block print cotton apron; narrow apron is oval shaped; bright yellow geometric stitched hip panels; stitched-down loose panel in back reveals cotton printed and stitched panels; red waistband.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, blouse, cotton, ensemble, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, patchwork, rayon, red, skirt

• Detail of pinafore clasp at shoulder

  White organdy blouse; high neckline; multicolored floral embroidery; bishop sleeves with cuff; satin bow at front yoke; red satin decorative buttons. B. Black velvet skirt; pinafore style; multicolored floral embroidery at bottom; mid-length; attached to blouse with several anchoring threads at waist.
  
  Likely from Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection.

  Tags black, blouse, Donald Brooks, dress, embroidery, floral, organdy, pinafore, skirt, velvet, white

• Dress

  White organdy blouse; high neckline; multicolored floral embroidery; bishop sleeves with cuff; satin bow at front yoke; red satin decorative buttons. B. Black velvet skirt; pinafore style; multicolored floral embroidery at bottom; mid-length; attached to blouse with several anchoring threads at waist.
  
  Likely from Donald Brooks's Fall 1970 collection.

  Tags 1970s, black, blouse, Donald Brooks, dress, embroidery, floral, organdy, pinafore, skirt, velvet, white

• Two piece ensemble with shirt untucked

  A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.
  
  Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta.

  Tags blouse, blue, circles, cotton, Karkki, Marimekko, navy, orange, Pentti Rinta, shirt, skirt, white

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.
  
  Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta.

  Tags 1970s, blouse, blue, circles, cotton, Karkki, Marimekko, navy, orange, Pentti Rinta, shirt, skirt, white

• Camisole without blouse and belt

  B. Orange crepe long skirt with all-over floral print in greens, oranges, and metallic gold; gathered; gold smocking at waist; hem finished in gold thread; elastic at waistband has stretched out. C. Orange silk chiffon camisole; spaghetti straps.
  
  Worn with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.40.a) and belt (Object ID #2009.11.40.d) to form four piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags camisole, chiffon, crepe, gold, orange, Oscar de la Renta, silk, skirt

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Orange silk chiffon blouse with stripes of satin and rows of gold threads; printed strips of floral motif in yellow, turquoise, and purple; low scoop neckline with ruffle; full gathered long sleeves end in ruffle at wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Orange crepe long skirt with all-over floral print in greens, oranges, and metallic gold; gathered; gold smocking at waist; hem finished in gold thread; elastic at waistband has stretched out. C. Orange silk chiffon camisole; spaghetti straps. D. Gold and orange rope belt; two gold tassels.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags 1980s, belt, blouse, camisole, chiffon, crepe, ensemble, gold, orange, Oscar de la Renta, silk, skirt, tassel

• Skirt without top

  B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.
  
  Worn with top (Object ID #1988.195.a) to form two piece evening ensemble.
  
  Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975.

  Tags batik, blue, evening wear, gold, Oscar de la Renta, pink, purple, sequins, silk, skirt

• Evening ensemble

  A. Gold multicolored silk evening top; halter; trapeze shape; handkerchief hem; completely sequined over batik print. Fabric was handmade in Mexico. B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.
  
  Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975.

  Tags 1970s, batik, blue, ensemble, evening wear, gold, gown, Oscar de la Renta, pink, purple, sequins, silk, skirt, tunic

• Skirt without tunic

  B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn with tunic (Object ID #1999.72.a) to form a two piece ensemble.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags crepe, green, magenta, Oscar de la Renta, pink, red, silk, skirt, stripes

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe tunic; square neckline; elbow length kimono sleeves; shapeless; band of green around neckline, at hem, and under bust. B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags 1980s, crepe, ensemble, green, magenta, Oscar de la Renta, pink, red, silk, skirt, stripes, tunic

• Blouse and skirt without jacket and belt

  B. Black herringbone wool suit skirt; banded waistband; left side seam zipper and hook closure; 4 darts in front and back; center back seam; 9 inch kick pleat. C. Black silk blouse; ascot collar; 6 center front button closure; set-in sleeves with tucks at sleeve caps; decorative button tucks at cuffs; 4 release darts in front and back.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #2006.16.01.a) and belt (Object ID #2006.16.01.d) to form four piece ensemble.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1979 collection.

  Tags black, blouse, Oscar de la Renta, silk, skirt, suit, wool

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Red herringbone wool suit jacket; Nehru collar; center front button closure with placket; two-piece set-in sleeves; 2 darts in front; underarm side panels meet with open pleat edged in black braid; extends over shoulder to waist at back; seam continues to waist; inset pocket; black edging around neckline, pocket, hem, and center front; center back seam with gathers between side panels. B. Black herringbone wool suit skirt; banded waistband; left side seam zipper and hook closure; 4 darts in front and back; center back seam; 9 inch kick pleat. C. Black silk blouse; ascot collar; 6 center front button closure; set-in sleeves with tucks at sleeve caps; decorative button tucks at cuffs; 4 release darts in front and back. D. Black suede belt with buckle.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1979 collection.

  Tags 1970s, belt, black, blouse, ensemble, herringbone, jacket, Oscar de la Renta, red, silk, skirt, suede, suit, wool

• Skirt

  Dark blue denim skirt; red top-stitching; straight waistband; six silver button center front opening; A-line silhouette; back hip yoke; center side slash pockets; unlined; mid-calf length; label: "Halston III".

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, denim, Halston, Halston III, skirt

• Back of blouse with ties undone

  A. White printed cotton/lycra blouse with all-over brown spots; deep V-neckline; sleeveless cap sleeves, square at bottom; 6 inch wide attached bias band to form small waistline. B. White printed cotton/lycra skirt with all-over brown spots; gathered onto waistband; pockets in side seams; side zipper closure.

  Tags blouse, brown, cotton, Halston, lycra, skirt, white

• Two piece ensemble

  A. White printed cotton/lycra blouse with all-over brown spots; deep V-neckline; sleeveless cap sleeves, square at bottom; 6 inch wide attached bias band to form small waistline. B. White printed cotton/lycra skirt with all-over brown spots; gathered onto waistband; pockets in side seams; side zipper closure.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blouse, brown, cotton, ensemble, Halston, lycra, skirt, white

• Detail of skirt

  B. Burgundy wool bouclé yarn knitted skirt; plaid created with white and gray horizontal and vertical threads; elastic waistband; knee length.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #2009.11.70.a) to form two piece ensemble.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags Adolfo, bouclé, burgundy, maroon, red, skirt, tweed, wool