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Detail of back closure
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing). -
Evening gown
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing). -
Detail of intricate opening at side of dress
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Evening gown
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". C. Pink silk crepe sash. -
Evening gown
A. Black silk satin evening gown; sweetheart neckline; princess seams; long set-in sleeves; skirt gathered to bodice; 10 inch band of clipped black feathers at hemline; center back zipper closure; underlined with silk organza; floor length. B. Black silk satin tie belt. -
Evening gown
Pale taupe silk jersey t-shirt dress; jewel collar; half sun decoration on left shoulder with rays extending to waist and left elbow; sun and rays made of rhinestones and colorless tubular glass beads; ankle length; stains and abrasion. -
Evening gown
A. Black polyester lace evening gown; jewel neckline, large black sequin flowers sewn to edge; deep V-neckline in back to waist; large bishop sleeves, cut in one with bodice; cuffs covered in large 4-petal black sequin flowers; bodice, sleeves, and skirt have floral motif of black sequins with rhinestone in center; full skirt gathered at waistline; fastens at waist in back; front bodice is lined in doubled black crepe; back bodice is unlined; skirt is lined. B. Black silk satin ribbon belt; snaps onto a bow with 2 long streamers.
Information from donor: "[This dress] was owned by Constance Ross Wexler - she assisted Donald on numerous shows and this dress may have been a sample."Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Donald Brooks, evening gown, floral, lace, polyester, rhinestones, satin, sequins, silk -
Evening gown
Silver and black double cloth and lamé evening gown; silver flowers outlined in black; strapless princess line bodice; center back zipper closure covered with buttons and loops; skirt gathered at scalloped waistline seam; ankle length; lined in black satin.
From Donald Brooks's Fall 1986 collection. -
Underdress with overdress pulled up
Black lace over pink crepe evening gown; ace motif of circles in modern style; Bateau neckline; long sleeves; bound in black satin with ball and loop closures at wrists and back neck; high waistline; A-line pink silk crepe underdress; center back zipper; not lined; floor length. The black lace has been cut to tunic level - this probably isn't original since there is no hem. -
Evening gown
Black lace over pink crepe evening gown; ace motif of circles in modern style; Bateau neckline; long sleeves; bound in black satin with ball and loop closures at wrists and back neck; high waistline; A-line pink silk crepe underdress; center back zipper; not lined; floor length. The black lace has been cut to tunic level - this probably isn't original since there is no hem. -
Evening gown
Grayish tan silk crepe evening gown; halter top; cowl neckline; high waistline in front; straight skirt to ankle; two 1 inch covered buttons at back neck; mid-back section is cutout to waist; two 1 inch covered buttons at waist above zipper closure; lined in self fabric.
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. -
Evening gown
A. Green and white gingham cotton and tulle evening gown; decorated with appliqués; shirtwaist style; natural waistline; V-shaped neckline; bodice of tulle over cotton gingham bandeau; buttons down back with 13 ball buttons and loops to within 5 inches of waist; long shirt sleeves, gather to narrow cuffs; sleeves are a combination of gingham and tulle; gathered skirt; full length; overskirt of printed tulle. B. Pink, yellow, and green grosgrain ribbon belt; 5/8 inch wide.
This garment is from Spring 1971. -
Detail of bodysuit beneath gown
Light pink silk organza evening gown; fit and flare; pointed waistline; very deep Bertha collar; lantern sleeves with flat bows at shoulders; gathered skirt; underlining; taffeta lining with hemline flounce, nylon braid to stiffen hemline; internal bodysuit that closes between legs; full evening length. -
Evening gown
Light pink silk organza evening gown; fit and flare; pointed waistline; very deep Bertha collar; lantern sleeves with flat bows at shoulders; gathered skirt; underlining; taffeta lining with hemline flounce, nylon braid to stiffen hemline; internal bodysuit that closes between legs; full evening length. -
Detail of black velvet rose
White pleated silk crepe damask polka dot evening gown; high front neckline, plain column; deep V-neckline to waist at back; black velvet rose at back waist; long sleeves; side slit on skirt; ankle length.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.Tags black, crepe, damask, evening gown, flower, Oscar de la Renta, polka dots, rose, silk, velvet, white -
Evening gown
White pleated silk crepe damask polka dot evening gown; high front neckline, plain column; deep V-neckline to waist at back; black velvet rose at back waist; long sleeves; side slit on skirt; ankle length.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.Tags 1980s, black, crepe, damask, evening gown, flower, Oscar de la Renta, polka dots, rose, silk, velvet, white -
Evening gown
A. Yellow print chiffon evening gown; multicolor paisley print inspired by an Oriental rug; jewel neckline; long sleeves; fitted bodice; natural waistline; long gathered skirt. B. Leather belt covered in matching fabric.
Worn by donor to her parents' 50th anniversary and the opening of the Milwaukee Center.Tags 1970s, belt, chiffon, evening gown, multicolored, Oriental, Oscar de la Renta, paisley, pink, yellow -
Evening gown
Black jersey evening gown; high neckline in front, dips to waist in back; halter top with spaghetti straps attached to center back; blouson bodice to hip; center back zipper closure; panel of fabric hangs down back; bodice is lined; ankle length.
This item was created by Randolph Duke for Halston. -
Evening gown
Off-white and pale gray silk jersey evening gown; tie-dyed cloud pattern covered with iridescent sequins; low scoop neckline; sleeveless; side zipper closure; ankle length; lined in white silk jersey.
Worn by the actress Cynthia Harris when she was presented to Queen Elizabeth. From Halston's Fall/Winter 1973 collection. -
Evening gown
Black silk crepe evening gown; shoulder straps covered in white fabric camellias; bodice cut straight across chest; boning in bodice; dropped V-shaped waistline; bias cut flared skirt; left side zipper closure; lined; ankle length.