Browse Items (159 total)

• Richard Tyler ensemble

  Black tulle ensemble. A. Striped black tulle blouse; tulle has alternating thick and thin velvet stripe, bias cut with asymmetrical hem, sleeveless, hip length, unlined. B. Black silk ottoman evening coat; Mandarin collar, darts at neck front, hook closure at neck, sleeveless, back has modified princess seams, ankle length, unlined. C. Striped black tulle skirt; bias cut, below knee length, side zipper closure, unlined.

  Tags black, Ebony Fashion Fair, Richard Tyler, silk, tulle

• 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.

  Tags beige, belt, dress, silk, Valentina

• 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.

  Tags beige, belt, dress, silk, Valentina

• 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.

  Tags beige, belt, silk, Valentina, wrap

• Detail of jacket

  Beige with brown spatter print silk ensemble. C. Short bolero jacket; jewel neckline, 3/4 length kimono sleeves, cut in one with body of jacket. French darts, unlined. Used for Valentina's famous "Quick change" routine.
  
  Goes with dress (Object ID #1995.382.A), coat (Object ID #1995.382.B), wrap (Object ID #1995.382.D), and belt (Object ID #1995.382.E) to form five piece ensemble.

  Tags beige, coat, jacket, silk, Valentina

• 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.

  Tags beige, belt, coat, dress, jacket, silk, Valentina, wrap

• Bolero

  Black silk ottoman bolero jacket; jewel neckline with hook and eye closure, slightly asymmetrical center front with hook and eye closure, dolman sleeves, bracelet length. Cut from one piece of cloth; only seams are underarm, shoulder dart, and vertical bust dart. Completely hand overcast; facings are double overcast. Worn by Valentina.

  Tags black, bolero, silk, Valentina

• Givenchy Teal Inverted Pleat Top and Skirt Set Close-Up_Body and Skirt Hem Fabric

  Two-piece skirt dress ensemble. Bias-cut rolled collar tunic with inverted pleat back and paneled front. Button closure at back neckline, seamed cap sleeves. Curved in-seam pockets integrated into princess seams. Button-on half belt and snap closures noted. Underlined with silk organza. Paired with paneled pencil skirt.

  Tags Givenchy, linen, organza, silk, teal

• 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 black, dress, Givenchy, matelasse, pink, silk

• Givenchy Peach Sequined Maxi Length Coat

  Peach colored embroidered and sequined coat, ankle length. Center front opening with snaps. Size 12.

  Tags Givenchy, Mona von Bismark, organza, sequins, silk, Smithsonian Institution

• Givenchy Printed Leopard Maxi Length Overcoat

  Floor length coat with small rolled collar and long sleeves. Printed in shades of hot pink, large scale leopards printed across garment. Center front button closure. Lined, size 12.

  Tags coat, Givenchy, leopard print, Mona von Bismark, pink, satin, silk, Smithsonian Institution

• Givenchy Pink Ruffle Collar Skirt Set

  Hot pink satin two-piece dress with black velvet trim. 3 tiered ruffle neckline, tie closure and cuffed sleeves. Paired with pleated skirt with ruffle hem, back zipper closure.

  Tags Givenchy, pink, silk, velvet

• Givenchy Pink Plaid Pantsuit

  Two-piece pantsuit with tunic top, square neckline, front panel pockets, and full button back. Paired with straight leg pants, front zipper. Waist yoke of white faille. Size 12.

  Tags faille, Givenchy, Mona von Bismark, pink, silk, Smithsonian Institution

• Givenchy Cream Button Back Pantsuit

  Two piece pant suit. Tunic top, side vents, topstitching, scoop neckline, full button back, long set-in sleeves. Paired with straight leg pants, side zipper. Size 12.

  Tags Givenchy, Mona von Bismark, pantsuit, shantung, silk, Smithsonian Institution

• 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 chemise, chiffon, coat, dress, Givenchy, Nouvelle Boutique, silk

• Givenchy Black Gigot Sleeve Blouse, Orange Gathered Knee Length Skirt

  Black bodice with round yoke neckline, button front closure. Tapered sleeves with inverted pleat at shoulder line. Paired with gathered orange pencil skirt, side zipper closure.
  
  The date given (ca. 1990-1995) is for the skirt.

  Tags black, Fashion Institute of Technology, Givenchy, Nouvelle Boutique, orange, satin, silk

• Givenchy Black Pleated Waist Dress

  Black knee-length dress with fitted tucks from empire waistline to high hip. Long set-in sleeves, round neckline, back zipper closure. Size 12.

  Tags black, day dress, Givenchy, shantung, silk, Smithsonian Institution

• Givenchy Black Dress with Feather Hem

  Black satin evening gown with sweetheart neckline, princess seams, and long set-in sleeves. Skirt gathered to bodice and hemmed with band of placed feathers. Center back zipper closure. Size 6.

  Tags black, dress, Fashion Institute of Technology, feathers, Givenchy, satin, silk

• Givenchy Black Inverted Pleat Skirt Suit

  Two-piece skirt suit with princess seamed topper jacket. Rolled collar, long set-in sleeves, and angled hemline noted. Pleated back panel resolves in button-on half belt. Center front button closure. Paired with knee length skirt, inverted pleat front and angular inserts at hip line. All lined. Size 8.

  Tags black, Fashion Institute of Technology, Givenchy, jacket, silk, twill, wool