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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 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". -
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". -
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". -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Sweater
Red wool sweater with multicolored intarsia pattern; worked down center front and back yoke; jewel neckline; 6 red plastic domed button center front closures; neck edge, center front, waistline, sleeves, and bottom hem all bound with red knit binding; puffed sleeves; gathered peplum. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".Tags 1980s, 1990s, cardigan, intarsia, knit, multicolored, red, Rive Gauche, sweater, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Jacket
Pink wool flannel fitted jacket; three black cord button front closure; princess seams; notched collar; top-stitching around collar, front edges, and hem; 2-piece puffed sleeves, pleated and tailored; 3 black cord buttons on vent. -
Dress
Red wool crepe fit and flare dress; V-shaped neckline; triangular, asymmetric mock wrap front with 5 large matte gold buttons; accordian pleated godet at left side; long straight sleeves with 3 matte gold buttons at cuffs; above the knee length.
Designer sample. -
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. -
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. -
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.


