Book cover: Mary McFadden, High Priestess of High Fashion
Pale yellow slubby sheer cotton muslin blouse; jewel neckline with tie at back; front yoke; bodice gathered into yoke; sleeveless; unlined. Worn as an ensemble with skirt (Object ID #2009.11.58), jacket (Object ID #2009.11.59), and scarf (Object ID #2009.11.60). Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Skirt (Object ID #2009.11.58)
Jacket (Object ID #2009.11.59)
Scarf (Object ID #2009.11.60)
A. Off-white slubby raw silk jacket; silk-screened with large abstract shapes in orange, maroon, blue, and green; jewel neckline; center front opening with no closure; elbow length set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs; back is gathered into shoulder yoke; unlined; thigh length. B. Off-white silk shantung blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure. C. Off-white slubby raw silk skirt; silk-screened with large abstract shapes in orange, maroon, blue, and green; no waistband; sewn down pleats; side zipper closure; lined in white China silk; mid-calf length. Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Blouse and skirt without jacket (Object ID #2009.11.61.bc)
B. Off-white silk shantung blouse; jewel neckline; sleeveless; center back zipper closure. C. Off-white slubby raw silk skirt; silk-screened with large abstract shapes in orange, maroon, blue, and green; no waistband; sewn down pleats; side zipper closure; lined in white China silk; mid-calf length. Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Three piece ensemble (Object ID #2009.11.61.bc)
Black velvet cocktail dress; straight silhouette; scoop neckline; long set-in sleeves; dropped waistline; gold leaves around seam between bodice and skirt; pleated skirt; center back zipper closure; knee length. Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Black lace evening gown; square neckline; large 3/4 length silk taffeta puff sleeves; side zipper closure; columnar silhouette to ankle; backed in black silk organza. Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Dark midnight blue pleated polyester evening gown; deep v-neckline; shoulder pads; long narrow sleeves; midriff ornamented in tiny orange, gold, magenta, and purple sequins with gold beads and threads; motifs are Indian or Javanese inspired; side zipper closure; bodice lined in midnight blue charmeuse; ankle length. Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Detail of midriff ornamentation - front (Object ID #2009.11.46)
Detail of midriff ornamentation - side (Object ID #2009.11.46)
Evening gown (Object ID #2009.11.46)
A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee. B. Dark blue silk taffeta coat; quilted in horizontal rows; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; black ottoman panel down center front; snap closures at center front; black ottoman midriff; knee length. Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Detail of coat slightly open (Object ID #2009.11.51.ab)
Dress without coat (Object ID #2009.11.51.a)
A. Dark blue silk crepe dress; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs of black ottoman; padded shoulders; zipper closure at back neck; black ottoman midriff; side zipper closure; straight silhouette to knee. Worn with coat (Object ID #2009.11.51.b) to form two piece ensemble. Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #2009.11.51.ab)
Fuchsia crinkled silk evening gown; strapless; bodice fabric crinkled horizontally, skirt crinkled vertically; back bodice has 2 large bows with space between; side zipper closure; lined in fuchsia satin.
Navy blue with white stripes wool dress; mandarin collar; long sleeves; stripes are seamed on bodice and fall into pleats on skirt; center front zipper closure. The long sleeves were put back into the dress by the donor, Steven Stipelman.
Ivory silk crepe day dress; coat style; wide Peter Pan collar; bodice diagonally pleated back and front; long set-in pleated sleeves with cuffs; 6 silver button closure down front; pleated skirt; attached self-fabric braided belt; knee length.
Detail of hook and eye closure on belt (Object ID #1983.45)
Ivory silk crepe day dress; coat style; wide Peter Pan collar; bodice diagonally pleated back and front; long set-in pleated sleeves with cuffs; 6 silver button closure down front; pleated skirt; attached self-fabric braided belt; knee length. The belt is hooked onto itself.
Dress (Object ID #1983.45)
Black silk chiffon cocktail dress; sleeveless; V-shaped neckline; shirred bodice; full skirt; knee length.
Unknown press photographer, via Wikimedia Commons
Fashion designer James Galanos with model wearing one of his gowns, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Times, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Black wool jumper; wool has a linen look; low armscyes; inverted front pleat with slit; hem is either unfinished or has come undone.