Browse Items (36 total)

• Dress

  Dark brown and orange plaid wool twill dress; jewel collar; semi-fitted bodice with below-bust shirring; long dolman sleeves; single-breasted; 3 black domed buttons and tie at bust; gathering at midriff yoke; flared skirt with side zipper closure; mid-calf length.

  Tags brown, Claire McCardell, dress, orange, plaid, wool twill

• Dress

  Purple, brown, and white plaid plain weave wool shirt dress; collarless; two French darts; long dolman sleeves with fitted cuffs; gathered bias cut skirt; eleven brass hook and eye closures.

  Tags brown, Claire McCardell, dress, plaid, purple, white, wool

• Detail of zipper closure and train

  Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin.

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, evening gown, navy blue, orange, plaid, wool, yellow

• Detail of slacks

  Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. C. Slacks; raised waistline; tapered legs. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1999.276.a). With the skirt (Object ID #1999.276.b) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously.

  Tags Bill Blass, blue, navy, pants, plaid, slacks, suit, white

• Detail of skirt

  Detail of blue and white plaid wool evening skirt showing dog leash closure on waist at center back.

  Tags blue, Bonnie Cashin, plaid, skirt, white, wool

• Detail of loop on train

  Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin.

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, evening gown, navy blue, orange, plaid, wool, yellow

• Detail of coat collar

  Detail of gray wool double cloth coat to show collar.

  Tags Bonnie Cashin, coat, double cloth, gray, plaid, wool

• Detail of armholes buttoned

  Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
  
  This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.

  Tags aqua, cape, Charles Kleibacker, couture, gray, off-white, plaid, silk taffeta

• Coat and scarf

  A. Brown cotton canvas coat; outer shell of cotton canvas; reversible in brown/black/gray wool plaid; roll collar; long set-in sleeves with fold-back cuffs revealing plaid lining; four yellow metal toggle closures at center front; large pockets on thighs with separate flap closed with a toggle; mid-calf length. B. Brown, black, and gray wool plaid scarf; 7 3/4 x 68 1/2 inches.

  Tags Bonnie Cashin, brown, coat, cotton canvas, plaid, scarf, wool

• Coat

  Gray wool doublecloth coat; large scale orange, yellow, and gray plaid on inside; piped with orange leather; turn-screw closure; funnel neck; long sleeves with turned-back cuffs.

  Tags Bonnie Cashin, coat, double cloth, gray, plaid, wool

• Coat

  White, tan, and black large-scale plaid wool flannel car coat; fabric is brushed, may have mohair in it; convertible collar of tan leather; four brass turn screws at center front closure; long raglan sleeves with leather binding at wrists; two parabola pockets; A-line shape; knee length.

  Tags black, Bonnie Cashin, coat, leather, plaid, tan, white, wool flannel

• Coat

  Red, black, brown, and white plaid wool tweed "Noh" coat; kimono style; no collar; black leather trim throughout; two side pockets; only side seams; slits up sides to waist; unlined.

  Tags black, Bonnie Cashin, brown, coat, Noh, plaid, red, white, wool tweed

• Cape

  Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
  
  This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.

  Tags aqua, cape, Charles Kleibacker, couture, gray, off-white, plaid, silk taffeta

• Anna Sui jacket

  Brown window-pane plaid wool jacket; cardigan style, jewel neckline, fringe yarn and bead embellishment around neckline, center front zipper, four patch pockets with zipper closures. Fringe yarn and bead embellishments at center back, long set-in sleeves, sleeve hems, and pockets. Hip length, lined in brown taffeta.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #2013.04.13.A).
  
  This item is from Fall/Winter 2007-2008.

  Tags Anna Sui, brown, Ebony Fashion Fair, jacket, plaid, wool

• Anna Sui ensemble

  A. Tailored menswear style silk crepe shirt of uneven teal, brown, white, yellow, and purple stripes, buttons down center front. B. Silk crepe tie of uneven teal, brown, white, yellow, and purple stripes. C. Wool twill teal plaid skirt; lines of tartan pattern are white and purple, no waistband, invisible zipper, chain at waist, sewn down pleats, knee length, unlined.
  
  This item is from Fall/Winter 2001-2002.

  Tags Anna Sui, brown, Ebony Fashion Fair, necktie, plaid, shirt, silk crepe, skirt, stripes, teal, wool twill

• Anna Sui dress

  Brown window-pane plaid wool sheath dress; embellishments of turquoise and dark green wool yarn, turquoise and white print fabric, shells, and triangular turquoise and yellow plastic sequins. Embellishment at center front from neck to hem. Sleeveless, scoop neckline in front, zipper closure in back, above knee length, straight silhouette, lined in brown taffeta.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #2013.04.13.B).
  
  This item is from Fall/Winter 2007-2008.

  Tags Anna Sui, brown, dress, Ebony Fashion Fair, plaid, wool