Browse Items (110 total)

• Zandra Rhodes II blouse

  Brown lace blouse; over-stitched gray ribbon, standing collar, short set-in sleeves, button and loop closures at the back neck. Part of ensemble with skirt (Object ID #2013.04.17.A) and jacket (Object ID #2013.04.17.B).
  
  Zandra Rhodes II is the clothing line, by designer Zandra Lindsey Rhodes.
  
  This item is from Fall/Winter 1990-1991.

  Tags blouse, brown, Ebony Fashion Fair, lace, Zandra Rhodes II

• Untucked blouse without jacket

  C. Light orange silk shantung blouse; standing collar with attached tie; double-breasted center front closure; elastic at waist with peplum; sleeveless.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1995.210.a), skirt (Object ID #1995.210.b), and belt (Object ID #1995.210.d) to form four piece ensemble.

  Tags blouse, Norman Norell, orange, silk shantung

• Underdress, blouse, and tie without blazer

  B. Black underdress; straight silhouette; silk tank top attached to wool skirt with accordion pleats; knee length. C. Pale yellow silk crepe blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; darts into collar; covered buttons on shoulder. D. Pale yellow silk crepe tie; snaps onto back neckline of blouse; 76 inches by 2.5 inches.
  
  Worn with blazer (Object ID #1997.442.a) to form four piece ensemble.

  Tags black, blouse, Norman Norell, silk, silk crepe, tie, underdress, wool, yellow

• Two piece evening ensemble

  Dark navy blue silk tissue taffeta evening ensemble. A. Wrap-around blouse; V-neck; narrow shawl collar; long Dolman sleeves with unusual seaming; long wrap ties thread through opening in blouse; completely hand finished and over-cast. B. Skirt; stitched-down inverted pleats at center front and back; Triangular shaped back yoke has covered button/loop closure, one button is missing; Hand finished; Unlined; Full evening length. Worn by Valentina.

  Tags blouse, evening wear, navy blue, skirt, taffeta, Valentina

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black polyester evening dress; camisole bodice with spaghetti straps; natural waistline; accordion pleated skirt; floor length. B. Copper and black metallic floral print chiffon evening blouse; blouson; knit neckline, cuffs, and waistband.

  Tags Bill Blass, black, blouse, chiffon, copper, dress, evening wear, metallic, polyester

• Two piece ensemble

  Deep purple silk jacquard evening ensemble. A. Blouse; bateau neckline; puffed sleeves with interior heading; uneven hemline, pulled up and pleated at left side hip revealing left leg; lined with China silk. B. Skirt; inverted pleats at center front knee level to floor; full evening length; elastic waist; unlined.

  Tags Bill Blass, blouse, evening wear, jacquard, purple, silk, skirt

• Two piece ensemble

  Light blue plain weave linen ensemble. A. Blouse; mandarin collar with bow at center front; sleeveless; five bound buttonhole and pearl button closure; princess seaming. B. Skirt; inverted front pleat; wrap-around side seams with hidden front pockets; double back zipper closures.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags blouse, blue, Florence Eiseman, linen, plain weave, skirt

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Aqua pleated silk evening blouse; purple and peacock blue silk-screened vaguely Indian motifs outlined in white; jewel neckline with narrow tie, slit to chest; narrow set-in sleeves end in tied knot; deep center front slit from waist to hem; unlined; knee length. B. White china silk evening pants; no waistband; center back zipper closure; lined; ankle length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags blouse, blue, china silk, Mary McFadden, pants, pleats, silk, white

• Two piece ensemble

  Light blue silk noil ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; hip length. B. Straight skirt; gathered into straight waistband; side zipper closure; lined in light blue china silk; knee length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags blouse, light blue, Mary McFadden, silk noil, skirt

• Two piece ensemble

  Medium blue cotton chintz with black floral vertical striped pattern ensemble. A. Blouse; wing collar; four white buttons; white top-stitching; waist tucks front and back; back shoulder yoke; set-in sleeves with one button band cuffs; left side front pocket. B. Shorts; regular waist band; left side hook and eye closure; side slits.

  Tags black, blouse, blue, Claire McCardell, cotton chinz, shorts

• Two piece ensemble

  A. White jersey blouse; long sleeves; criss-cross bodice. B. White jersey skirt; gathered to 2 inch waistband.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags blouse, jersey, Lynn Fontanne, skirt, white

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Brown silk surah blouse with beige dot print; long dolman sleeves; covered buttons down center front and on cuffs. B. Brown silk surah skirt with beige dot print; gored; fully lined.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Purchased at the auction of Lynn Fontanne's estate using funds from Mount Mary alumnae.

  Tags blouse, brown, Falkenstein, Lynn Fontanne, polka dots, silk surah, skirt, white

• Two piece ensemble

  Black wool jersey ensemble. A. Blouse; Peter Pan collar; 7 button/bound buttonhole center front closures; dolman sleeves; banded bottom; blouson. B. Skirt; A-line; 4 panel; mid-calf length. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.

  Tags black, blouse, Norman Norell, skirt, Traina-Norell, wool jersey

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black wool jersey jumper; sleeveless; 5 shoulder darts front and back; center back zipper closure; 2 welt pockets; V-shaped neckline. B. Off-white silk crepe tailored blouse; joined to black silk petticoat; center front button closure; 4 self-covered half-dome buttons/bound buttonholes; Peter Pan collar with black grosgrain bow; straight sleeves.

  Tags black, blouse, jumper, Norman Norell, off-white, silk crepe, wool jersey

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Bright pink 4 ply silk crepe blouse; spread collar; 2 button front closure; long sleeves. B. Navy blue with white polka dots cotton jacquard skirt; gathered; knee length; attached kelly green silk grosgrain ribbon belt; shaped; 3 inches wide.

  Tags blouse, cotton jacquard, green, navy blue, Norman Norell, pink, polka dots, silk crepe, skirt

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Multicolored paisley print silk blouse; print in shades of green, burgundy, mustard, and ivory; sleeveless; tie neckline; 4 button front closure; gathered onto waistband with double button closure. B. Burgundy wool double knit skirt; gathered; unusual double zipper closures at side back seams.

  Tags blouse, burgundy, Florence Eiseman, Norman Norell, paisley, silk, skirt, wool

• Two piece ensemble

  B. Gray wool dirndl skirt; 2.5 inch wide waistband; knee length. C. Ivory crepe blouse; standing collar; sleeveless.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #1995.131.a) and belt (Object ID #1995.131.d).

  Tags blouse, crepe, gray, ivory, Norman Norell, skirt, wool

• Two piece ensemble

  Gunmetal gray silk ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; vertical pleats; covered buttons down back under placket; lined in light gray taffeta; hip length. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; cut on bias; straight waistband; zipper closure; above the knee length.
  
  Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Ricco in Sister Aloyse Hessburg's class in 1981.
  
  This ensemble was featured in the May 1982 Flights of Fantasy fashion show.

  Tags blouse, Donna Ricco, gray, Mount Mary, silk, skirt

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Blue taffeta blouse; standing collar; modified princess seams; long set-in sleeves; back closure of many covered buttons and fagoted strip; thigh length. B. Blue, orange, and mustard yellow plaid dupioni pants; wide leg; faced waistband; hand-picked zipper. Couture techniques.
  
  Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Mary Zibung for the 1974 Student Designer Fashion Show, "In the Mood". Made for model, Tamara.

  Tags blouse, blue, dupioni, Mary Zibung, Mount Mary, orange, pants, taffeta, yellow

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Nubby tan and white striped plain weave linen coat; unlined; button front; leather trim; split sides. B. White jersey blouse; mock turtle neck.

  Tags blouse, Bonnie Cashin, coat, jersey, linen, tan, white