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Blouse and skirt without jacket and stole
A. Mustard yellow silk charmeuse camisole; one left shoulder strap; hand-picked left side zipper closure; strap and band around chest are channel quilted; unlined. C. Gray silk charmeuse gathered skirt; straight waistband; hand-picked left side zipper closure; wrap-around opening in front; unlined; floor length. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique Couture".
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2013.03.07.b) and stole (Object ID #2013.03.07.d) to form four piece ensemble. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Mustard yellow silk charmeuse camisole; one left shoulder strap; hand-picked left side zipper closure; strap and band around chest are channel quilted; unlined. B. Gray silk charmeuse kimono style boxy jacket; no neck band, edge is simply overcast; 3/4 length boxy sleeves; knee length; unlined. C. Gray silk charmeuse gathered skirt; straight waistband; hand-picked left side zipper closure; wrap-around opening in front; unlined; floor length. D. Gray silk charmeuse stole; 20 inches wide and 81 inches long; not lined; seam at center back. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique Couture". -
Skirt without jacket
B. Gray wool tweed suit skirt; wrap-around, buttoning on front princess line; 8 pleats in front; mid-calf length. Label: "Christian Dior Separates".
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2002.80.01.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Christian Dior was a pioneer in brand licensing, which refers to when a designer or brand allows an approved manufacturer to produce and sell products bearing the designer's label. Christian Dior Separates was a licensed Dior line popular in the 1970s-1990s. This means that while this garment bears the Christian Dior label, it was imported, manufactured, or distributed by another company. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool tweed suit jacket; notched collar; 2 double-breasted buttons; long sleeves; modified princess line in back; 3 buttons on cuffs. B. Gray wool tweed suit skirt; wrap-around, buttoning on front princess line; 8 pleats in front; mid-calf length. Label: "Christian Dior Separates".
Christian Dior was a pioneer in brand licensing, which refers to when a designer or brand allows an approved manufacturer to produce and sell products bearing the designer's label. Christian Dior Separates was a licensed Dior line popular in the 1970s-1990s. This means that while this garment bears the Christian Dior label, it was imported, manufactured, or distributed by another company. -
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. -
Skirt
Gray heathered wool flannel skirt; wide waistband with rows of stitching; gathered; two pockets edged in black; button closure down center back; lined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Skirt
Purple and brown plaid wool twill skirt; thin green stripes run through plaid; straight waistband; gathered skirt; buttons down front; unlined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. -
Skirt
Copenhagen blue brushed wool twill skirt; straight waistband; buttons down left front princess line; gathered skirt; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
Worn by donor, Janet Falk.Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, buttons, Copenhagen blue, Rive Gauche, skirt, twill, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent -
Skirt
Black wool A-line skirt; six inches of smocking at waist; two front pockets beginning below smocking, lined in black satin; skirt is unlined; ballerina length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". -
Skirt
Gold lamé floral pattern evening skirt; five tiers; gathered into elastic waistband; triple stitching on waistband; ankle length. -
Detail of skirt
B. Dark purple wool suit skirt; wrap-around.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1998.28.a) and blouse (Object ID #1998.28.c) 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. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool twill suit jacket; boxy; Puritan collar; long straight sleeves; center front closure with 4 black buttons and bound buttonholes; princess seaming from shoulder seams; half-belt across back at hemline which is shaped and weighted; lined in China silk. B. Black wool twill suit skirt; inverted pleating; no side seams; square inserts at hipline; lined in China silk; knee length. -
Overblouse and skirt without jacket
B. Pea green rabbit hair/wool overblouse; jewel neckline; straight sleeves; unlined with silk chiffon. C. Pea green rabbit hair/wool skirt; vertically quilted; no side seams; 4 gores; knee length.
Worn with cardigan jacket (Object ID #1997.402.a) to form three piece ensemble.
From the Fall/Winter 1973-74 collection. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Pea green rabbit hair/wool blend cardigan jacket; vertically quilted; mandarin collar; center front closure with 4 gunmetal buttons; long straight sleeves; attached gunmetal chainlink belt with Givenchy logo. B. Pea green rabbit hair/wool overblouse; jewel neckline; straight sleeves; unlined with silk chiffon. C. Pea green rabbit hair/wool skirt; vertically quilted; no side seams; 4 gores; knee length.
From the Fall/Winter 1973-74 collection. -
Detail of adjustable skirt waistband
B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1996.266.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Skirt without dress
B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.
Worn with dress (Object ID #1996.266.a) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Aqua plain weave linen tunic dress; bias-cut roll collar; center back button closure; front yoke; cap sleeves; 2 darts turn into curved pockets; inverted center back pleat with button on half-belt; hidden snap closure; underlined with silk organza. B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.