Browse Items (504 total)

• 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, half-belt, 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

• Givenchy Black V-Neck Wrap Dress with Black Bow Accent

  Black v-neck wrap dress with set-in sleeves, detachable black velvet bow at hip secured with hooks and eyes. Knee length, princess seams.

  Tags 1980s, black, dress, Givenchy, princess seams, V-neck

• Givenchy Black V-Neck Wrap Dress with Pink Bow Accent

  Black v-neck wrap dress with set-in sleeves, detachable pink bow at hip secured with hooks and eyes. Knee length, princess seams.

  Tags 1980s, black, dress, Givenchy, matelasse, pink, silk

• Givenchy Silver Crushed Velvet Maxi Dress

  Crushed velvet evening gown with raglan sleeve detail and back zipper closure. Scoop neck, maxi length hemline.

  Tags 1980s, evening gown, Fashion Institute of Technology, Givenchy, velvet

• Givenchy Merlot Pleated Zip-Front Long Sleeve Dress

  Knee-length dress with zipper front closure and in-seam pockets. Round neckline and waist fitted with inverted tucks. Long cuffed raglan sleeves, size 12.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, challis, day dress, Mona von Bismark, pleats, wool

• Givenchy White Shell Top, Navy Knee Length Skirt

  Off-white linen shirt with round neckline, back hook and eye closure. Paired with navy blue gathered skirt with three front knife pleats. Size 8.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Fashion Institute of Technology, Givenchy, shirt, skirt, wool

• Givenchy Blue Textured Double Breasted Overcoat

  Blue fur double breasted coat with standing collar. Notched sleeve cuffs, back button-on half belt, and angled pocket flaps., Lined.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, blue, coat, Givenchy, half-belt

• Givenchy Cream Two Piece Single Breasted Skirt Suit

  Two-piece skirt suit with front button closure, extended offset placket, and rolled collar. Bound buttonholes. Paired with paneled pencil skirt, side slits and zipper closure.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, Givenchy, suit

• Givenchy Cream Tiered Sheath Dress

  Cream colored sheath dress with series of topstitched, horizontal panels. Round neckline, waist darts, and set-in long sleeves noted. Back zipper closure. Midi length. Size 12.

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

• Givenchy Black Chemise Dress and Dotted Bolero

  Black spaghetti strap evening gown with bust shirring. Empire waist. Ruffle at knee and hem, back zipper closure, lined in black taffeta. Ankle length. Paired with red organza jacket with embroidered dots. Ruffle neck, opening, and hem. Three-quarter length sleeves, ruffle hem.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, chemise, chiffon, coat, dress, Givenchy, Nouvelle Boutique, silk

• Givenchy Black Double Breasted Overcoat

  Black double breasted coat with gathered peplum skirt, standing collar, and topstitched princess seams. Set-in sleeves with button detail noted.

  Tags 1980s, 1990s, black, coat, Givenchy