Browse Items (274 total)

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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.

  Tags black, Christian Dior, couture, Dior, silk, skirt, suit, wool

• 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.

  Tags 1950s, black, Christian Dior, couture, Dior, ensemble, jacket, silk, skirt, suit, wool

• 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.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, flannel, gray, skirt, Variation, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• 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.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, brown, buttons, green, plaid, purple, skirt, twill, Variation, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• 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".

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, Rive Gauche, skirt, smocking, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Skirt

  Gold lamé floral pattern evening skirt; five tiers; gathered into elastic waistband; triple stitching on waistband; ankle length.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, floral, gold, lamé, Rive Gauche, skirt, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
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  Detail of skirt

  B. Dark purple wool suit skirt; wrap-around.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1998.28.a) and blouse (Object ID #1998.28.c) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags purple, skirt, suit, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Skirt and blouse without jacket

  B. Dark purple wool suit skirt; wrap-around. C. Fuchsia silk damask tailored blouse; shoulder yoke; self-fabric tie at neck; shirtwaist sleeves with French cuffs.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1998.28.a) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags blouse, damask, fuchsia, pink, purple, silk, skirt, suit, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Dark purple wool fitted suit jacket; double-breasted; 1 button closing, purple buttons; notched collar, top-stitching around collar, down front, and at hem; fitted 2-piece sleeves; welt pocket, blue silk pocket square. B. Dark purple wool suit skirt; wrap-around. C. Fuchsia silk damask tailored blouse; shoulder yoke; self-fabric tie at neck; shirtwaist sleeves with French cuffs.

  Tags 1980s, blouse, damask, ensemble, fuchsia, jacket, pink, purple, silk, skirt, suit, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black wool twill suit jacket; boxy; Puritan collar; long straight sleeves; center front closure with 4 black buttons and bound buttonholes; princess seaming from shoulder seams; half-belt across back at hemline which is shaped and weighted; lined in China silk. B. Black wool twill suit skirt; inverted pleating; no side seams; square inserts at hipline; lined in China silk; knee length.

  Tags 1960s, black, ensemble, Givenchy, half-belt, jacket, skirt, suit, twill, wool
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  Overblouse and skirt without jacket

  B. Pea green rabbit hair/wool overblouse; jewel neckline; straight sleeves; unlined with silk chiffon. C. Pea green rabbit hair/wool skirt; vertically quilted; no side seams; 4 gores; knee length.
  
  Worn with cardigan jacket (Object ID #1997.402.a) to form three piece ensemble.
  
  From the Fall/Winter 1973-74 collection.

  Tags belt, blouse, ensemble, Givenchy, green, pea green, quilted, rabbit fur, skirt, wool

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Pea green rabbit hair/wool blend cardigan jacket; vertically quilted; mandarin collar; center front closure with 4 gunmetal buttons; long straight sleeves; attached gunmetal chainlink belt with Givenchy logo. B. Pea green rabbit hair/wool overblouse; jewel neckline; straight sleeves; unlined with silk chiffon. C. Pea green rabbit hair/wool skirt; vertically quilted; no side seams; 4 gores; knee length.
  
  From the Fall/Winter 1973-74 collection.

  Tags 1970s, belt, blouse, cardigan, ensemble, Givenchy, green, jacket, pea green, quilted, rabbit fur, skirt, wool
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  Detail of adjustable skirt waistband

  B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #1996.266.a) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags aqua, blue, Givenchy, linen, maternity, skirt, underskirt
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  Skirt without dress

  B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #1996.266.a) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags aqua, blue, Givenchy, linen, maternity, skirt, underskirt

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Aqua plain weave linen tunic dress; bias-cut roll collar; center back button closure; front yoke; cap sleeves; 2 darts turn into curved pockets; inverted center back pleat with button on half-belt; hidden snap closure; underlined with silk organza. B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.

  Tags 1960s, aqua, blue, dress, ensemble, Givenchy, half-belt, linen, maternity, overdress, skirt, underskirt

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Pink wool suit jacket; double-breasted; rolled lapels; square-set sleeves; 4 pink buttons and 2 bound buttonholes; pink taffeta lining. B. Pink wool suit skirt; slim silhouette; slightly gathered; fully lined.

  Tags 1970s, ensemble, Givenchy, jacket, pink, skirt, suit, wool

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black and white cotton knit and poplin t-shirt blouse; keyhole neckline bound with white; blouse is vertically split in half with white on wearer's right and black on left; short dolman sleeves. B. Black and white cotton knit and poplin skirt; dirndl; cased waistband with elastic; attached tie; color blocked combination with black squares at upper right and lower left and white at lower right and upper left; above the knee length. Label: "Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique". From Givenchy's Spring 1980 Ready to Wear collection.

  Tags 1980s, black, blouse, color block, cotton, ensemble, Givenchy, Nouvelle Boutique, parti-colored, poplin, skirt, white

• Three piece ensemble

  A. Black wool knit peplum jacket; high neckline; zipper placed in parabola shape across front; shirtwaist sleeves; box pleated peplum. B. Black wool knit skirt; straight silhouette; elastic waistband, pull-on waistline; knee length. C. Black wool knit belt; 2 inches wide.

  Tags 1980s, André Courrèges, belt, black, ensemble, jacket, knit, peplum, skirt, wool
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  Detail of skirt closure

  B. Gray and white herringbone wool blend skirt; A-line; center front zipper closure; off-center yoke extension with 2 silver buttons; knee length.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #1991.102.a) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags André Courrèges, gray, herringbone, skirt, white, wool