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Evening gown
Gold lamé gown; wide round neckline, bound in wide bias-cut banding; sleeveless; bust darts; raised waistline; attached self-fabric belt dips down in back; long center concealed zipper; paneled bias-cut long skirt; underlined bodice; attached slip with lingerie straps in soft beige crepe. Worn with matching shawl (Object ID #2004.03.28.B). -
Two piece suit
Khaki and orange wool twill suit. A. Jacket; semi-fitted; upper collar is khaki, wool epaulets are orange; epaulets have silver buttons and bound buttonholes; six silver buttons down front with bound buttonholes; set-in long sleeves; 1.5 inch wide self-fabric belt with leather backing; four keepers and squared silver ball and bar buckle; lined in orange china silk. B. Skirt; A-line; straight waistband; softly gathered panels; front panel of khaki; slit open almost to waistband at center front, creating the look of a center pleat; hand-overcast center back zipper; underskirt has khaki wool front and khaki silk taffeta back; knee length.
By Hubert Latimer under Irene's label after her death. -
Dress
A. Black interlock dress; jewel collar; sleeveless; two pleats on each shoulder; unfitted at waist; flaps on front hips; center back picked zipper; knee length. B. White and black patent leather belt; white square buckle. -
Coat
A. Red wool A-line coat; jewel neckline; three flat brass button/bound buttonhole center front closures; straight sleeves; A-line skirt; two inseam pockets in diagonal seaming below waist; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Red wool covered belt; two inches wide; brass buckle through fabric carriers. -
Three piece ensemble
Brown jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; collar draped with ties at shoulder; kimono sleeve cut all in one with rest of blouse. B. Skirt; A-line; knee-length. C. Tie belt. -
Three piece ensemble
Three piece ensemble. A. Red sheer cotton batiste blouse; printed in a border print of red, white, blue, gold, and beige florals on a red or black background; square neckline; front snap closure; long cuffed sleeves; gathered at waist with a peplum. B. Red linen flared skirt; seams at center front and center back. C. Red linen tie belt. -
Dress
A. Black crepe shift dress; mock turtle collar with taupe and dark brown braid trim; straight sleeve with three rows of braids and zippers at the wrist; knee length; back button closure with wooden buttons; three rows of braid down center front; lined in black silk. B. Black crepe belt with taupe and dark brown braid trim; velcro closure. -
Dress
A. Black abstract print challis dress; Black ground printed with large scale blue abstract design and smaller companion print; Princess seam; jewel neckline; bishop sleeve with cuff in companion print; inverted pleats originating from shoulder-mounted princess seams; knee length. B. Black ultrasuede tie belt with bias strip of dress fabric. -
Dress
A. White and red plain weave cotton shirtwaist dress; sleeveless; mandarin collar; center front bound with five button closure; fully gathered skirt. B. Red cotton tie belt. -
Dress
White striped jacquard dress and accessories. A. Shift dress; White ground with royal blue vertical lines; jewel neckline; bishop sleeves with unusual cap mounting, 2 button cuff; straight skirt; knee length; china silk lining. B. Belt; 2 inches wide; hook closure. C. Scarf; rectangular. -
Detail of dress and belt without jacket
Beige georgette ensemble of a dress, jacket, and belt. A. Dress has halter neckline that closes at nape with two hook and clip closures; sleeveless; natural waistline; bodice closes at lower center back with five hook and clip closures; skirt gathered at waist, floor length with extra panel that wraps over back closure and is secured with six snaps. C. Belt has six hook and eye closure at back; sits at natural waist; brown decorative arrow detail at center front. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1995.337.B) to form three piece ensemble.
Possibly worn by Valentina. -
Roberto Cavalli dress
A. Forest green suede dress; V-neckline, sleeveless, columnar silhouette, gathered at the natural waist, belt loops at the side seams, decorated with appliqués that appear to be feathers and small real feathers, asymmetrical decorations, center front slit is decorated with feathers and appliqués, ankle length, no hem, uneven. B. Forest green suede tie belt. -
Christian LaCroix evening coat
Metallic crinkled purple silk taffeta evening coat; trench coat style, notched collar, long raglan sleeves, tabs and covered button at wrist, double breasted with two snaps at the waist, self-belt sewn to the center back, lined in dark purple, ankle length.
This item is from Fall/Winter 1995-1996. -
Detail of back of dress and belt
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C), and wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D) to form five piece ensemble. -
Detail of front of dress and belt
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C), and wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D) to form five piece ensemble. -
Detail of dress, wrap, and belt
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. D. Wrap, single piece of fabric. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
Goes with coat (Object ID #1995.382.B) and jacket (Object ID #1995.382.C) to form five piece ensemble. -
Five piece ensemble
Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. A. Fit and flare dress; normal waist, halter neckline, center back nylon zipper. Halter has a front slit with a reverse, skirt is gathered. Unlined, knee length. B. A-line coat; jewel neckline, Chinese ball and loop center front closure, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with the coat. Same length as dress, unlined. Possibly had longer sleeves at some point. C. Short bolero jacket; jewel neckline, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with body of jacket. French darts, unlined. D. Wrap, single piece of fabric. E. Belt latches in back with hook and eyes and snap closure. Small, flat bow.
This ensemble was used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.