Browse Items (300 total)
Sort by:
-
Beret
White straw braid beret; top decorated with streamers of straw braid with silk flowers on end; flowers are 2 red poppies, 2 blue carnations; 2 white daisies, 2 yellow flowers, and 2 pussy willows; unlined; turquoise grosgrain ribbon headsize band. -
-
Evening gown
Black four ply silk crepe evening gown; square neckline; thick black satin ribbon straps; two extra strips of fabric placed horizontally across lower back bodice; princess seams; zipper closure on round part of side back; lined in black China silk; ankle length. Label: "Christian Dior New York".Tags 1960s, 1970s, black, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, crepe, Dior, dress, evening gown, silk -
Detail of zipper closures
B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Worn with jacket (Object ID 2004.03.283.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black silk and wool suit jacket; low U-neckline with two button tab and hand-made buttonholes; defined waistline; diagonal pockets; sleeves in one with front and back; gusseted. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953". B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Dress without cape
A. Light pink silk crepe evening dress; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Worn with cape (Object ID #1991.42.b) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light pink silk crepe evening dress; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. B. Light pink silk crepe evening cape; gathering at neckline; 2 vertical single welt pockets; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
Spring/Summer 1966. -
Cocktail dress
A. Black silk faille cocktail dress; princess style; dropped waistline with belt carriers for hip-slung belt; jewel neckline with lace trim; straight sleeves with lace cuffs; rhinestone "dice" buttons; A-line skirt; knee length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Black silk faille belt with rhinestone buckle.Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, faille, ready to wear, rhinestones, silk -
Shawl
Off-white silk crepe shawl; satin stitch embroidery around edges and large section in one corner; multicolored embroidery of variety of flowers and leaves; large bouquet in corner consists of blue mum, peony, and pink rose with green leaves, purple flowers, and rose buds; 19 inch long fringe around all edges; ten rows of knots where fringe is connected by hand to shawl; 57.5 inches by 64.5 inches.
The first image shows the front and the second image the back. -
Detail of intricate closure at back of dress
Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture. -
Dress with overdress pulled back
Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture. -
Evening gown
Kelly green silk chiffon evening gown; sleeveless; matching silk overdress closes with 2 snaps at center of V-neckline; waistline rises to apex at center front; floor length; couture.Tags 1970s, 1980s, chiffon, couture, dress, evening gown, green, Kelly green, silk, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Dress
Black silk shantung day dress; mandarin collar; shoulder pads; buttons down center front; finished inseams; small pocket on left top; full length sleeves with small gathers into small cuffs; small gathers to show waistline. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". -
Dress
Black silk shantung afternoon dress; chemise style; modest V-neckline in front and back; side pockets in side seams with top-stitching; 7/8 length set-in sleeves with cuffs and double buttons, gathered at cuffs; short length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". -
Detail of cufflink on blouse
C. Fuchsia silk damask tailored blouse; shoulder yoke; self-fabric tie at neck; shirtwaist sleeves with French cuffs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1998.28.a) and skirt (Object ID #1998.28.b) to form three piece ensemble. -
Skirt and blouse without jacket
B. Dark purple wool suit skirt; wrap-around. C. Fuchsia silk damask tailored blouse; shoulder yoke; self-fabric tie at neck; shirtwaist sleeves with French cuffs.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1998.28.a) to form three piece ensemble. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Dark purple wool fitted suit jacket; double-breasted; 1 button closing, purple buttons; notched collar, top-stitching around collar, down front, and at hem; fitted 2-piece sleeves; welt pocket, blue silk pocket square. B. Dark purple wool suit skirt; wrap-around. C. Fuchsia silk damask tailored blouse; shoulder yoke; self-fabric tie at neck; shirtwaist sleeves with French cuffs. -
Evening gown
Fuchsia pink basketweave silk evening gown; square neckline front and back; long leg-o'-mutton sleeves; contour darts at waist; front bodice skirt is one piece; center back hand-picked zipper closure; bodice back is separate from skirt; ankle length; lined in fuchsia china silk. -
Gown without jacket
A. Off-white silk jacquard organdy evening gown; embroidered with pastel flowers accented with pearls, rhinestones, and appliques; strapless; A-line asymmetrical skirt; floor length; missing several rhinestones.
Worn with bolero jacket (Object ID #1997.186.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Designer sample.Tags appliqué, Arnold Scaasi, dress, embroidery, evening gown, flowers, jacquard, organdy, pearls, pink, rhinestones, Scaasi, silk