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Two piece ensemble with shirt untucked

A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.

Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta.

Tags blouse, blue, circles, cotton, Karkki, Marimekko, navy, orange, Pentti Rinta, shirt, skirt, white

Two piece ensemble

A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.

Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta.

Tags 1970s, blouse, blue, circles, cotton, Karkki, Marimekko, navy, orange, Pentti Rinta, shirt, skirt, white

Dress without belt

A. Navy blue and olive green shift dress; large graphic print of 3 concentric circles shaded from light olive green to deep navy blue; standing collar; raglan sleeves, asymmetrical zipper inserted into left front seam; parabola pockets on right side; knee length.

Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.42.b).

Dress is in "Klaava" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1967.

Tags Annika Rimala, blue, circles, cotton, dress, green, Klaava, Marimekko, navy, olive

Dress

A. Navy blue and olive green shift dress; large graphic print of 3 concentric circles shaded from light olive green to deep navy blue; standing collar; raglan sleeves, asymmetrical zipper inserted into left front seam; parabola pockets on right side; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.

Dress is in "Klaava" print, created by Annika Rimala in 1967.

Tags 1960s, Annika Rimala, belt, blue, circles, cotton, dress, green, Klaava, Marimekko, navy, olive

Dress without belt

A. Red cotton shift dress; irregular white, royal blue, and brown vertical stripes; button front; parabola pockets; elbow length dolman sleeves; "Design Research" label.

Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.54.b).

Tags blue, brown, cotton, Design Research, dress, Marimekko, red, stripes, white

Dress

A. Red cotton shift dress; irregular white, royal blue, and brown vertical stripes; button front; parabola pockets; elbow length dolman sleeves; "Design Research" label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.

Tags 1970s, belt, blue, brown, cotton, Design Research, dress, Marimekko, red, stripes, white

Dress

Navy blue cotton tent dress; solid navy blue top with navy blue and white narrow double stripe bottom; high waistline; standing collar; button front; drop shoulder sleeves; straight skirt.

Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, cotton, dress, Marimekko, navy, stripes, white

Jacket

Color block wool twill boxy jacket; magenta, blue, and red with right sleeve in yellow; high neckline; 5 buttons; straight 3/4 length sleeves; bound at neck, hem, sleeve, armscye, and down front in black; lined. Originally worn with a skirt.

From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1984 collection.

Tags 1980s, black, blue, color block, jacket, Oscar de la Renta, pink, red, wool, yellow

Skirt without top

B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.

Worn with top (Object ID #1988.195.a) to form two piece evening ensemble.

Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975.

Tags batik, blue, evening wear, gold, Oscar de la Renta, pink, purple, sequins, silk, skirt

Evening ensemble

A. Gold multicolored silk evening top; halter; trapeze shape; handkerchief hem; completely sequined over batik print. Fabric was handmade in Mexico. B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.

Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975.

Tags 1970s, batik, blue, ensemble, evening wear, gold, gown, Oscar de la Renta, pink, purple, sequins, silk, skirt, tunic

Skirt

Dark blue denim skirt; red top-stitching; straight waistband; six silver button center front opening; A-line silhouette; back hip yoke; center side slash pockets; unlined; mid-calf length; label: "Halston III".

Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, denim, Halston, Halston III, skirt

Jeans

Dark blue denim twill with red top-stitching; straight waistband; natural waistline; hip yoke at back; front slash pockets; center front zipper closure; slim straight legs; ankle length; unlined; label: "Halston III".

Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, denim, Halston, Halston III, jeans, pants

Dress

Aqua Ultrasuede shirt dress; roll collar; center front placket with pearl buttons; long sleeves with cuffs; knee length; attached 2.75 inch wide tie belt.

Tags 1970s, aqua, blue, dress, Halston, suede, ultrasuede

Dress

Aqua Ultrasuede shirt dress; roll collar; center front placket with pearl buttons; long sleeves with cuffs; knee length; attached 2.75 inch wide tie belt.

Tags aqua, blue, dress, Halston, suede, ultrasuede

Turban

Navy blue organdy turban; net frame; large satin bow at center front; "Bergdorf Goodman" label.

Tags 1960s, 1970s, Bergdorf Goodman, blue, Halston, hat, navy, net, organdy, satin, turban

Picture hat

Red straw picture hat; brim covered with fine navy blue veiling on both sides; rounded crown draped in red and orange silk chiffon; very wide shiny brim narrows in back.

Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, chiffon, hat, James Galanos, navy, orange, picture hat, red, silk, straw, veil

Cap

Navy blue silk twill cap; corded strips of fabric sewn from ear to ear; corded strips sewn in half circles over each ear; lined in chartreuse and white floral print silk.

From the estate of donor's aunt, Mrs. Eunice Conroy Caron.

Tags 1950s, 1960s, blue, cap, hat, Hattie Carnegie, navy, silk, twill

Breton

Blue straw Breton hat; turned-back brim at front; self-fabric hatband with bow at center back; blue headsize band; no lining. Saks Fifth Avenue label.

Tags 1960s, 1970s, Adolfo, blue, Breton, hat, straw