Browse Items (200 total)

• Detail of pocket

  Apple green silk shantung skirt; straight waistband; center back hand-picked zipper; seams in front and back; slash pockets; unlined; knee length.
  
  This skirt was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.

  Tags Charles Kleibacker, couture, couture class, green, silk shantung, skirt

• Detail of scarf

  Beige with black print silk crepe ensemble. A. Blouse; loose-fitting, tucks into skirt; high neckline with binding, tied at center front; 5 inch front neckline opening; bishop sleeves with 1 inch cuffs; shirttail bottom. B. Straight skirt with black print; back zipper closure; gathered onto waistband; unpressed pleats in front; lined; knee length. C. Scarf; triangular shape; rolled hem.
  
  See Blouse and skirt (Object ID #2000.444.ab) for 360° view of ensemble.

  Tags Adele Simpson, beige, black, blouse, crepe, ensemble, scarf, silk, skirt

• Detail of skirt

  Detail of blue and white plaid wool evening skirt showing dog leash closure on waist at center back.

  Tags blue, Bonnie Cashin, plaid, skirt, white, wool

• Detail of skirt from right side

  Red wool tweed ensemble. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; knee length.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #1997.430.a) to form two piece ensemble. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.

  Tags Norman Norell, red, skirt, Traina-Norell, wool tweed

• Detail of skirt waistband

  B. Maroon silk taffeta cocktail bubble skirt; three rows of ruffles at hem; contour waistband; side zipper closure; above the knee length.
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags cocktail, maroon, Mary McFadden, silk taffeta, skirt

• Detail of skirt with coat open

  Red orange and white double cloth ensemble; A. Coat; slim-fitted raglan sleeves; reversible to red orange and white houndstooth; large houndstooth check on cuffs and patch pockets. B. Houndstooth check double cloth skirt; A-line.

  Tags double cloth, houndstooth, Pauline Trigère, red orange, skirt, white

• Detail of skirt zipper

  Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. B. Skirt; hip yoke; gathers placed on top of yoke; ankle length; short zippers on either hip. D. Belt; made of bias tubing.

  Tags belt, bias, Charles Kleibacker, couture, ensemble, olive green, polka dots, silk taffeta, skirt

• Detail of sleeve extended

  Gunmetal gray silk ensemble. A. Blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; vertical pleats; covered buttons down back under placket; lined in light gray taffeta; hip length. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; cut on bias; straight waistband; zipper closure; above the knee length.
  
  Made by Mount Mary Fashion student Donna Ricco in Sister Aloyse Hessburg's class in 1981.

  Tags blouse, Donna Ricco, gray, Mount Mary, silk, skirt, student

• Detail of suit jacket

  Detail of suit jacket to show lining and skirt.

  Tags coat, double cloth, houndstooth, Pauline Trigère, skirt, white, yellow

• Detail of trim on collar of bolero jacket

  A. Pink cashmere bolero jacket; short sleeves; bound in pink satin with floral beaded trim. B. Pink cotton piqué blouse; sleeveless; princess seaming; mock placket with buttons; half-belt. C. Pink cotton piqué skirt; slim; front seaming with inseam pockets; 2 back zipper closures set into seaming.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags Ben Zuckerman, blouse, bolero, cashmere, cotton piqué, Florence Eiseman, pink, skirt

• Detail of trim on side sleeve of bolero jacket

  A. Pink cashmere bolero jacket; short sleeves; bound in pink satin with floral beaded trim. B. Pink cotton piqué blouse; sleeveless; princess seaming; mock placket with buttons; half-belt. C. Pink cotton piqué skirt; slim; front seaming with inseam pockets; 2 back zipper closures set into seaming.
  
  Worn by Florence Eiseman.

  Tags Ben Zuckerman, blouse, bolero, cashmere, cotton piqué, Florence Eiseman, pink, skirt

• Douglas Hannant ensemble

  Evening ensemble. A. Halter-top blouse of coral chiffon covered in clear iridescent sequins; deep V surplice neckline, separate midriff yoke hooks in back, sleeveless, lavender trim. B. Coral and lavender chiffon skirt; vertical flounces of alternating colors, slit to the upper thigh at center left, upper skirt is lined, straight waistband, ankle length.
  
  This item is from Spring/Summer 2005.

  Tags blouse, chiffon, coral, Ebony Fashion Fair, ensemble, lavender, skirt

• Ensemble

  White pleated silk evening ensemble. B. Skirt; stitched to cord at waist; side zipper closure; unlined; ankle length. C. Blouse; sleeveless. E. Belt; 2.5 inches wide; underside of tan leather. Part of a larger ensemble with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.48.a) and belt (Object ID #2009.11.48.d).
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags belt, blouse, ensemble, Mary McFadden, pleats, silk, skirt, white

• Evening ensemble without cape - back

  B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. D. Black taffeta sash; black medallion and fringe at front. Worn with cape (Object ID #2004.03.106.A) to form four piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.

  Tags black, blouse, Charles Kleibacker, Hildegarde, red, sash, skirt, taffeta

• Evening ensemble without cape - front

  B. Black taffeta blouse; sleeveless. C. Black taffeta skirt; straight; ankle length; red lining. D. Black taffeta sash; black medallion and fringe at front. Worn with cape (Object ID #2004.03.106.A) to form four piece evening ensemble. Worn by Hildegarde.

  Tags black, blouse, Charles Kleibacker, Hildegarde, sash, skirt, taffeta

• Four piece ensemble

  Dark orange Indian inspired print ensemble. A. Silk georgette tailored blouse; standing collar with bound button closure; bishop sleeves with cuff. B. Wool challis skirt; very full, flared; knee length. C. Black suede belt with fabric appliqué. D. Removable shoulder pads; same fabric as blouse.

  Tags appliqué, belt, blouse, challis, ensemble, georgette, Pauline Trigère, shoulder pads, skirt, suede

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Black and white check wool bolero jacket; notched collar; two black 1.25 inch buttons/bound buttonhole center front closure; straight sleeves; lined with light orange silk shantung. B. Black and white check wool skirt; dirndl style; knee length. C. Light orange silk shantung blouse; standing collar with attached tie; double-breasted center front closure; elastic at waist with peplum; sleeveless. D. Black patent leather belt; 1.75 inches wide.

  Tags belt, black, blouse, checked, jacket, Norman Norell, orange, patent leather, silk shantung, skirt, white, wool

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Ivory silk crepe tailored blouse; shirt collar; 4 button (missing)/hand-worked buttonhole center front closure; vertical tucks; straight sleeves with French cuffs. B. Black silk crepe skirt; knife pleats; 2 inch wide waistband; full length; silk crepe lining. C. Black satin-covered belt; 3 inches wide. D. Black satin neck bow.

  Tags belt, black, blouse, bow, ivory, Norman Norell, satin, silk crepe, skirt

• Four piece ensemble

  Olive green silk taffeta ensemble with white and khaki colored polka dots. A. Blouse; standing collar; open at front with only double ties at bust; high cut armscyes; sleeveless; lined in green satin; ends at high hip. B. Skirt; hip yoke; gathers placed on top of yoke; ankle length; short zippers on either hip. C. Bandeau top; circle of fabric. D. Belt; made of bias tubing.

  Tags bandeau, belt, bias, blouse, Charles Kleibacker, couture, ensemble, olive green, polka dots, silk taffeta, skirt

• Four piece ensemble

  A. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit jacket; notched collar with high stance; 3/4 length set-in sleeves; front opening; hook and eye closure under bow at waist; two single welt pockets; lined in white twill with royal blue polka dots; waist length. B. Royal blue worsted plain weave wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; two single welt pockets; center back vent. C. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; jewel neckline; sleeveless; gathered at waist; bow on left waist; buttons down back. Label: Nicole by Margaret Newman. Not original to the suit, but similar to original blouse. D. White silk twill blouse with royal blue polka dots; V-neckline; surplice front closure of hook and eye with snap at waist; kimono cap sleeves; darts at waist and bust; unlined; underarm stains. Original to suit.
  
  Worn by donor, Joan Urdan, as a going-away suit after her wedding.

  Tags Adele Simpson, blouse, blue, ensemble, jacket, polka dots, royal blue, silk twill, skirt, suit, white, wool, worsted