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Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool tweed tunic; fabric is woven with thin black warp and thicker brown weft with small, randomized flecks of red, green, blue, and yellow; contrast fabric is colorful large-scale plaid woven cotton; rounded bertha style collar in contrast fabric with six lines of smocking; long raglan sleeves; flared cuffs with three black spherical button closures; this same button closure is on the back collar as well as a center back zipper closure; 24.5 inch slit down side seams; colorful plaid contrast fabric runs along hem, side seams, armscyes and cuffs in .5 inch wide strips; mid-calf length; label: "KOOS Koos Van Den Akker, New York". B. Multicolored large-scale plaid cotton skirt; dirndl style; three contrasting trims; first, a white, gray, and magenta dot print forming diamonds that runs horizontally around the hip, knee, and 1.5 inches above the hem; second, a faded pastel floral print running horizontally below the knee; third, purple, blue, turquoise, and gray woven twill running along hem; elastic at waistline; welt pockets along side seams; mid-calf length.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection. -
Detail of tunic slits and skirt pockets
A. Gray wool tweed tunic; fabric is woven with thin black warp and thicker brown weft with small, randomized flecks of red, green, blue, and yellow; contrast fabric is colorful large-scale plaid woven cotton; rounded bertha style collar in contrast fabric with six lines of smocking; long raglan sleeves; flared cuffs with three black spherical button closures; this same button closure is on the back collar as well as a center back zipper closure; 24.5 inch slit down side seams; colorful plaid contrast fabric runs along hem, side seams, armscyes and cuffs in .5 inch wide strips; mid-calf length; label: "KOOS Koos Van Den Akker, New York". B. Multicolored large-scale plaid cotton skirt; dirndl style; three contrasting trims; first, a white, gray, and magenta dot print forming diamonds that runs horizontally around the hip, knee, and 1.5 inches above the hem; second, a faded pastel floral print running horizontally below the knee; third, purple, blue, turquoise, and gray woven twill running along hem; elastic at waistline; welt pockets along side seams; mid-calf length.
Note how the slits in the tunic perfectly line up with the pockets on the skirt underneath.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection. -
Skirt without tunic
B. Multicolored large-scale plaid cotton skirt; dirndl style; three contrasting trims; first, a white, gray, and magenta dot print forming diamonds that runs horizontally around the hip, knee, and 1.5 inches above the hem; second, a faded pastel floral print running horizontally below the knee; third, purple, blue, turquoise, and gray woven twill running along hem; elastic at waistline; welt pockets along side seams; mid-calf length.
Worn with tunic (Object ID #2014.09.03.a) to form two piece ensemble.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection. -
Jacket
Black and white wool bouclé blouson jacket; diagonal piecing across body; unusual patternmaking with no shoulder or upper sleeve seams; standing collar; black ball button closure; elasticized bottom band at waistline; appliqués on right sleeve; dolman sleeves.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1983 collection. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Brown wool suit jacket; fitted; funnel neckline; contrasting yoke with top-stitching; bias binding in loop pattern; center front button closure; long sleeves. B. Brown wool suit skirt; inverted pleats released at hipline; mid-calf length. C. Brown and white diagonal plaid print satin blouse; high gathered neckline; long sleeves.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1981 collection. -
Blouse and skirt without jacket
B. Brown wool suit skirt; inverted pleats released at hipline; mid-calf length. C. Brown and white diagonal plaid print satin blouse; high gathered neckline; long sleeves.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1994.124.a) to form three piece ensemble.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1981 collection. -
Skirt without jacket and blouse
B. Brown wool suit skirt; inverted pleats released at hipline; mid-calf length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1994.124.a) and blouse (Object ID #1994.124.c) to form three piece ensemble.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1981 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black sheer crepe blouse with blue and white floral print; long straight sleeves with cuffs; button closure on cuffs; center front button closure hidden by placket; attached tie at neck. B. Blue wool wrap skirt; abstract shape appliqués on center front made of crepe blouse fabric, black and white checked fabric, and abstract floral print in black, orange, pink, and purple; appliqués bordered by olive green leather trim with pinked edges; two interior hook and bar closures. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Slate gray silk shantung suit jacket; highly placed illusion draped pockets on bust extending from small Peter Pan collar; faux flap pockets on hips; 3/4 length cuffed sleeves with three self-buttons and bound buttonholes; hand-stitched banding in front is curved to accent bust then continues to back. B. Slate gray silk shantung suit skirt; straight silhouette; 4 gores; A-line; waistband; side zipper closure. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; notched collar; long set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs; shoulder pads; double-breasted front closure of 3 mother-of-pearl buttons; modified princess seams from armscye to pockets create fitted silhouette; extra faux double welt pockets at left waist, left shoulder front, and back shoulder - Surrealist touch; lined in rayon crepe. B. Black wool gabardine suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; faux double welt pocket on skirt at knee - Surrealist touch; kick pleat at back; unlined; mid-calf length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; Peter Pan collar; center front closure with 3 large gold buttons, classically inspired; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; 4 patch pockets with flaps; 2 slit pockets with flaps; back is gathered to waist with half belt with 2 gold buttons. B. Black wool gabardine suit skirt; center front godet; straight waistband; side metal zipper closure; knee length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; Peter Pan collar; center front closure with 3 large gold buttons, classically inspired; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; 4 patch pockets with flaps; 2 slit pockets with flaps; back is gathered to waist with half belt with 2 gold buttons. B. Black wool gabardine suit skirt; center front godet; straight waistband; side metal zipper closure; knee length. -
Detail of buttons
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; Peter Pan collar; center front closure with 3 large gold buttons, classically inspired; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; 4 patch pockets with flaps; 2 slit pockets with flaps; back is gathered to waist with half belt with 2 gold buttons.
Worn with skirt (Object ID #2004.03.390.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Fiorello La Guardia and Gilbert Adrian during Coty American Fashion Critics Awards
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia of New York City presents Adrian with a bronze trophy designed by Malvina Hoffman. As the first place winner of the 1944 Coty American Fashion Critics Award, Adrian received the trophy and $1000 in war bonds. The presentation occurred at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. -
Dress
A. Heathered pink and gray wool day dress; jewel neckline, self-fabric piped bow and opening on front; short kimono sleeves with 3 buttons; 4 darts on each shoulder; waist yoke; skirt front has double inverted box pleat at center front; center back zipper closure; knee length; alterations at back; stain on right chest. B. Brown leather belt covered in matching fabric; buckle. -
Detail of sleeve construction
A. Heathered pink and gray wool day dress; jewel neckline, self-fabric piped bow and opening on front; short kimono sleeves with 3 buttons; 4 darts on each shoulder; waist yoke; skirt front has double inverted box pleat at center front; center back zipper closure; knee length; alterations at back; stain on right chest. -
Dress
Black rayon crepe day dress; straight silhouette; pleated V-neckline at front; long sleeves; shoulder pads; criss-cross band at waist front; skirt has triangular hip yoke at center front with pleating into yoke; center back zipper closure; in back, bodice and skirt are slightly gathered into waistband; knee length; tear and mending at right side around waistline.