Browse Items (434 total)

• 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.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, belt, blouse, cotton batiste, linen, Pauline Trigère, peplum, red, skirt

• Dress

  A. Coral silk chiffon overdress; Bateau neckline; sleeveless; tucks across breast; waist yoke; gathered full skirt; knee length; side zipper. Several shattered areas and tears in chiffon. B. Coral silk chiffon underdress; spaghetti straps; waist yoke; hip yoke; pleated full skirt with coral lining. Several small tears.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, coral, dress, Pauline Trigère, silk chiffon, underdress

• 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.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, belt, black, brown, crepe, dress, Pauline Trigère, taupe

• Dress

  A. Black floral silk chiffon chemise dress; fabric is satin striped with spray of blue, yellow, and purple flowers at center front and on sleeves; similiar motifs sprinkled throughout dress; jewel neckline with binding; bishop sleeve; underlined in nude silk chiffon; midcalf length. B. Beige silk charmeuse slip.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, beige, black, floral, Pauline Trigère, silk charmeuse, silk chiffon, slip

• Dress

  A. Black print challis trumpet dress; Black ground with multicolored stylized leaves; jewel neckline; straight sleeves with zippers at wrists; large shoulder pads; darted bodice with asymmetrical dropped waistline; flared skirt; bias with triple tuck at left side hip; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Matching scarf. Could also be worn as a belt.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, challis, dress, Pauline Trigère, scarf

• 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.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, belt, black, blue, challis, dress, Pauline Trigère, ultrasuede

• 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.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, belt, cotton, dress, Florence Eiseman, Pauline Trigère, red, white

• Dress

  Black and cream silk satin dress; curved V-neckline; side front is white, giving illusion of a body form; set-in shoulder sleeves, 3/4 length, four piece leg-o-mutton; center back zipper; lined in white china silk; knee length.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, cream, dress, Pauline Trigère, silk satin

• Dress

  Green and black print damask shift dress; green ground with black vertical linear design; small cowl collar; straight sleeves with elastic at wrist; straight skirt with side seams that wrap toward the back; knee length.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, damask, dress, green, Pauline Trigère

• Dress

  Floral crepe A-line dress; funnel at neck; long sleeves; fabric is bright floral print of turquoise, red, royal blue, and brown on black ground; back of skirt is softly gathered at waistline.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, crepe, dress, floral, Pauline Trigère

• Dress

  Multicolored stylized herringbone print challis dress; pattern in shades of teal, hunter green, cranberry, brown, and black; tent shape; mandarin collar; unusual shaped yoke at front and back; center front invisible zipper closure; bishop sleeves with cuff; flared skirt; knee length.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, challis, dress, herringbone, Pauline Trigère

• Dress

  White silk jacquard dotted ensemble; white ground with splotchy turquoise print. A. Shift dress; jewel neckline; very full bishop sleeves with 3 button cuff; straight skirt; knee length. B. Rectangular scarf

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, blue, dress, jacquard, Pauline Trigère, scarf, white

• Two piece suit

  Black wool suit with green, red, and white slub yarns threaded horizontally through fabric to form stripes. A. Box jacket; square neckline; true double breasted front closure with bound buttonholes; straight sleeves with one button. B. A-line skirt; knee length; zipper broken; missing button at left cuff.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, black, green, jacket, Pauline Trigère, red, skirt, stripes, suit, white, wool

• 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.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, belt, blue, dress, jacquard, Pauline Trigère, scarf, white

• Koos van den Akker coat

  A. Bright yellow-orange mohair coat; asymmetrical roll collar, trapeze silhouette, two large plastic buttons on each shoulder, long set-in sleeves, midcalf length, unlined. B. Matching mohair capelet; decorated with appliqués in blue, purple, and green mohair and blue printed cotton. Edged in yellow leather, buttons on the right shoulder over the coat.
  
  This item is from Spring/Summer 1980.

  Tags 1980s, appliqué, capelet, coat, Ebony Fashion Fair, Koos van den Akker, mohair, orange, yellow

• Thierry Mugler skirt suit

  Black wool skirt suit. A. Jacket; decorated with an under placket of fuchsia sequins in flame pattern around the neckline and front opening (some sequins missing). Collarless, snap and hook closures, purple sequin separate flower on the left chest, modified princess seams to create a small waist, pockets on hips set into the seams. B. Black wool straight skirt; straight waistband, center back zipper, front and left side hem has flame shape cut-outs of fuschia sequins (some sequins missing), knee length. From Thierry Mugler's Fall/Winter 1989-1990 collection.

  Tags 1980s, black, Ebony Fashion Fair, suit, Thierry Mugler, wool

• Geoffrey Beene evening gown

  Black cotton jersey evening gown; high jewel neckline, long sleeves, one fastener at top of back, back tapers open and bare down to hips, beige triangular chiffon inserts over the back hips, ankle length.
  
  This item is from Fall/Winter 1989-1990.

  Tags 1980s, black, Ebony Fashion Fair, evening gown, Geoffrey Beene, jersey

• Givenchy Cream Overcoat and Skirt Set, White Shell Top, Without Coat

  Off-white linen shirt with round neckline, back hook and eye closure. Paired with off-white wool, knee length, pencil skirt. Skirt has hip panels, darts around waistline, and topstitching.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, Givenchy, linen, Mona von Bismark, Smithsonian Institution, wool

• Givenchy Cream Overcoat and Skirt Set, White Shell Top, With Coat

  Off-white double breasted coat with notched collar, in-seam pockets, and topstitching. Side seam vents and back button-on half belt details. Size 12.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, cream, Givenchy, Mona von Bismark, Smithsonian Institution, wool

• Givenchy Red and Black Patterned Dress with Belt and Scarf

  Red and black knee-length, button front closure dress with standing collar and matching scarf. Long velvet cuffed sleeves, velvet belt with hook closure.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, belt, black, dress, Givenchy, red, velvet