Browse Items (53 total)
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Evening gown
A. Yellow print chiffon evening gown; multicolor paisley print inspired by an Oriental rug; jewel neckline; long sleeves; fitted bodice; natural waistline; long gathered skirt. B. Leather belt covered in matching fabric.
Worn by donor to her parents' 50th anniversary and the opening of the Milwaukee Center.Tags belt, chiffon, dress, evening gown, multicolor, Oriental, Oscar de la Renta, paisley, pink, yellow -
Detail of caftan with arms lifted
A. Peach silk chiffon sheath underdress; narrow spaghetti straps; straight skirt; full evening length; lined; rolled hem. B. Peach silk chiffon with gold damask caftan overdress; jewel neckline; mid-calf length in front, full length in back; rolled hem; gold overcast finish on neck and sleeves.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection. -
Underdress without caftan
A. Peach silk chiffon sheath underdress; narrow spaghetti straps; straight skirt; full evening length; lined; rolled hem.
Worn with caftan (Object ID #1999.136.b) to form two piece ensemble.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Peach silk chiffon sheath underdress; narrow spaghetti straps; straight skirt; full evening length; lined; rolled hem. B. Peach silk chiffon with gold damask caftan overdress; jewel neckline; mid-calf length in front, full length in back; rolled hem; gold overcast finish on neck and sleeves.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection. -
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. -
Evening gown
White chiffon evening gown; ballerina bodice; spaghetti straps; net draped across front; natural waistline; 3 tier tulle handkerchief hem; acetate lining; some interior boning. Possibly a debutante gown. -
Evening gown
Multicolored printed evening gown; Peter Max type print with trees, flowers, and hexagons in shade of blue, green, pink, and magenta; light blue and lime green wool double knit bodice with insets and piecing; standing collar; natural waistline; long set-in bishop sleeves with wool cuffs; large clear buttons at cuffs; center back zipper closure; gathered full silk chiffon skirt; ankle length. Label: "Ronald Amey".
Worn by the donor, Beatrice Haggerty. -
Evening gown
Beige silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; thin spaghetti straps; sweetheart neckline; bodice is made of silk chiffon with decorative silk bands sewn in; the decorative bands depict golden and orange dahlia-like flowers surrounded by reddish brown leaves on a cream ground with gold woven in; each band is 3.5 inches wide, going along the neckline, crossing in front of the bust and ending abruptly at the princess seam; empire waistline; drapey skirt of beige silk chiffon, heavily gathered at waistline; decorative bands from front cover entire back bodice, with self-fabric bow at center back waist seam; bow detaches with snap closure on left side to allow access to zipper underneath; 13 inch center back zipper closure; extra chiffon material in skirt under bow; thin beige attached underdress with similar style lines and bust darts; ankle length; label: "Mainbocher Inc." -
Gown without jacket
A. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening gown; bow tie neckline; short loose kimono sleeves; fitted waist; A-line skirt; long; center front placket on bodice with covered buttons.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.152.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags blue, chiffon, evening gown, evening wear, floral, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk -
Two piece ensemble
A. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening gown; bow tie neckline; short loose kimono sleeves; fitted waist; A-line skirt; long; center front placket on bodice with covered buttons. B. Blue, purple, and pink floral print silk chiffon evening jacket; tuxedo front with black binding; 3/4 length puffed sleeves; hip length; lined in black taffeta.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler.Tags black, blue, chiffon, evening gown, evening wear, floral, jacket, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, pink, purple, silk -
Dress
A. Purple silk chiffon dress; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back; sleeveless; dropped waistline; bias cut skirt; ankle length. B. Purple silk crepe slip; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back, customized to match dress.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Detail of cape ties
Yellow chiffon velvet cape; smocked shoulders and center back; center front panels form collar, knot, and drop into center back panels; staining at back collar section.
Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families. -
Evening gown
Lavender silk chiffon evening gown; off the shoulder neckline supported by narrow straps; pointed waistline; full circle skirt; clusters of purple fabric violets scattered on dress.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Smoky gray blue silk chiffon evening gown; very sheer; V-neckline; short loose sleeves smocked at armscyes; natural waistline; smocked at center front seam; flared skirt with bottom section of lace; appliquéd lace motifs on bodice and skirt; several small spots of discoloration on lace.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Black lace and chiffon evening gown; square low neckline; sleeveless; zig-zag pattern of lace and chiffon; underdress in beige chiffon; ankle length.
Worn by Julilly House Kohler. -
Evening gown
Blue/green changeant silk taffeta evening gown; yoke of blue/green silk chiffon; set-in one-piece long sleeves in chiffon; low scoop neckline in back; dress body of taffeta; center front seam; gathered at center back; ankle length; not lined; no closures. -
Four piece ensemble
Black, white, and beige striped silk chiffon ensemble. A. Blouse; high neckline with small standing collar; four snaps at collar; long sleeves ending in bound cuffs; sleeves gathered at shoulder cap; flared and gathered peplum; large ruffle from left shoulder down and incorporated into peplum; hand-rolled hems on fly-away ruffle; two snap closures at left waist. B. Harem pants; band at waist; two snaps and zipper closure at center back; voluminous pant legs end in tight cuffs at ankles with each cuff closed with two snaps. C. Belt; middle part of belt lined with solid taupe fabric under silk, and black on the back; unbacked ties at either end; chiffon at middle of belt is gathered. D. Light taupe silk charmeuse teddy; bias-cut; V-neckline; spaghetti straps; gathering at bust; small inverted triangular cut-out just below center bust; seams down center back and center front; very short inseam. Accompanied by original sketch of garment (Object ID #2024.02.02).
Designed and built by the Fashion Design student as a couture project in 1981 at Mount Mary College. Val recalls being mentored by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker (especially in fitting). The fabric was purchased from Kovack Fabrics in downtown Milwaukee where she worked for numerous years.Tags beige, belt, black, blouse, charmeuse, chiffon, harem pants, Mount Mary, pants, silk, stripes, student, teddy, Val Kupczak, white -
Gown
A. Red chiffon gown with black polka dots; gathered scoop neckline; no waist shaping; long sleeves; ankle length; dress is lined, sleeves are sheer; zipper closure in back lining; snaps at back in chiffon; dress is smocked onto binding at neckline. Missing belt. -
Dress
Pink chiffon dress with clusters of pink sequins; high square neckline edged with parallel rows of sequins; 3/4 length sleeves; straight silhouette; center back zipper closure; knee length; lined in pink crepe; no label.