Browse Items (22 total)
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Gianni Calignano dress
Red and fuschia silk brocade silk brocade dress; metallic floral and leaves, bodice covered in rows of pleated fuchsia organza with frayed ends, pleats held down with rows of red beads, V-neckline in front, sleeveless, skirt fitted through hips and wide at knee, center back zipper, two red godets in skirt in back, lined in light beige chiffon. This item is from Gianni Calignano Spring/Summer 2008. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black velvet overblouse; bateau neckline; heavy black scroll braid trim; left side zipper closure; cap sleeves with braid decoration. B. Dark yellow jacquard brocade skirt; fabric is diamond design; inverted pleats into straight waistband of skirt; center back closure has bustle effect; mid-calf length; lined with silk organza. -
Coat
Brown, silver, and gold metallic floral brocade coat; princess line in front; inset slash pockets; sable fur trim down center front, at cuffs and mandarin style collar, and at bottom of coat; hook closures; attached self-fabric belt. -
Cocktail dress
Black silk brocade cocktail dress; black floral damask of rose bouquets in twill. Sheath-style sleeveless dress; bateau neckline with deep center front slit. Bodice shaped with both vertical and horizontal darting, deep plunging V-back, center back zipper closure with a fabric loop over the top of the zipper, unlined. Worn by Valentina.
From Valentina's wardrobe but does not have the hand finishing of her couture house. -
Detail of back closure
Pink silk brocade evening gown; gold brocade edge; made from a sari; sleeveless; strap over left shoulder; bow at waist; brocade strip drown center front skirt; center back zipper closure; floating panel separate from skirt at back. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room"
Likely worn by the donor, Elizabeth "Bettie" Ogden. -
Detail of back collar opening
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1976.187.b) to form two piece ensemble.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Detail of interior of bust showing store label
Pink silk brocade evening gown; gold brocade edge; made from a sari; sleeveless; strap over left shoulder; bow at waist; brocade strip drown center front skirt; center back zipper closure; floating panel separate from skirt at back. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room"
Likely worn by the donor, Elizabeth "Bettie" Ogden. -
Detail of label
Detail shot of label inside blouse.
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Dress
Child's black and gold bouffant dress; black velvet bodice with gold dots; gold brocade skirt; jewel neckline with gold trim; short puffed sleeves with gold brocade bows; zipper closure; black lining; A-line skirt, pleated; knee length. -
Dress without jacket
A. Navy blue and white print brocade dress; large round collar with red knit trim; short sleeves; front panel skirt; 3 inch wide navy and red attached belt.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1976.187.b) to form two piece ensemble.
This item was created by Ronald Amey for Burke-Amey. -
Evening capelet
Black silk brocade and velvet pelerine evening capelet; floral jacquard with clipped velvet design accented with jet beads. Lined with silk velvet, forms deep front facings. Edge between jacquard and velvet beaded with sequins and jet caviar beads on netting.
Antique Spanish capelet or shawl often worn by Valentina to complement her own garments. Likely served as an inspiration for wraps and shawls she designed.
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Evening gown
Black silk chiffon evening gown; large scale metallic gold floral brocade pattern; A-line; jewel neckline with petal ruffle; bishop sleeves with petal ruffle at wrist; A-line skirt; full evening length; lined with black chiffon. -
Evening gown
Pink silk brocade evening gown; gold brocade edge; made from a sari; sleeveless; strap over left shoulder; bow at waist; brocade strip drown center front skirt; center back zipper closure; floating panel separate from skirt at back. Label: "Saks Fifth Avenue Original, made for the Adam Room"
Likely worn by the donor, Elizabeth "Bettie" Ogden. -
Gianni Calignano dress
Red and fuschia silk brocade silk brocade dress; metallic floral and leaves, bodice covered in rows of pleated fuchsia organza with frayed ends, pleats held down with rows of red beads, V-neckline in front, sleeveless, skirt fitted through hips and wide at knee, center back zipper, two red godets in skirt in back, lined in light beige chiffon. This item is from Gianni Calignano Spring/Summer 2008. -
Two piece ensemble
Blouse and skirt ensemble of black silk brocade with all over floral motif of five-petaled flowers and leaves. A. Short overblouse; jewel neckline, center front opening, slight asymmetrical wrap front with three hook and eye closures at the waist, bracelet-length dolman sleeves are cut in one with bodice, unlined with hand-overcast seams and double overcast facings. B. Skirt gathers into a straight waistband with hook and eye closures, midcalf length, unlined. All hand-overcast. Worn by Valentina. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black velvet overblouse; bateau neckline; heavy black scroll braid trim; left side zipper closure; cap sleeves with braid decoration. B. Dark yellow jacquard brocade skirt; fabric is diamond design; inverted pleats into straight waistband of skirt; center back closure has bustle effect; mid-calf length; lined with silk organza. -
Two piece ensemble
Beige brocade with paisley figures and rhinestones throughout cocktail ensemble. A. Jacket; mandarin collar; center front opening with no closures; long set-in sleeves; lined in beige silk. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; side centered zipper closure; lined in beige silk; knee length.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.