Browse Items (1986 total)

• Christian LaCroix ensemble

  Corset and skirt ensemble. A. Beige brocade corset; floral damask pattern, right side zipper closure, asymmetrical with tucks under left breast, external boning in front, asymmetrical point on right front at bottom. B. Brown chiffon skirt; made up of two fabrics- most of the skirt is a tan ground of abstract shapes in dark brown and reddish pink. The other fabric is pleated chiffon in khaki yellows of stripes. Used for a flounce on the hip and an underskirt; no waistband, center back zipper, many flounces and layers throughout, asymmetrical, ankle length, lined in tan chiffon.
  
  This item is from Fall/Winter 2002-2003.

  Tags beige, brown, Christian LaCroix, corset, Ebony Fashion Fair, skirt

• Christian LaCroix evening coat

  Metallic crinkled purple silk taffeta evening coat; trench coat style, notched collar, long raglan sleeves, tabs and covered button at wrist, double breasted with two snaps at the waist, self-belt sewn to the center back, lined in dark purple, ankle length.
  
  This item is from Fall/Winter 1995-1996.

  Tags Christian LaCroix, coat, Ebony Fashion Fair, purple

• Christian LaCroix evening gown

  Lace gown; bodice of gold lame lace, purple crinkled taffeta straps, bow at center front under bodice, empire waistline, skirt of brown floral lace with green and orange flower clusters, slim skirt has princess seaming and short train in back, invisible zipper at center back.
  
  This item is from Fall/Winter 1995-1996.

  Tags brown, Christian LaCroix, Ebony Fashion Fair, evening gown, gold, lace

• Christian LaCroix jacket

  White and black printed silk gazar jacket. Pattern of white ground printed with black balls 2.5 inches in diameter connected by thin bars; jewel neckline; short kimono sleeves with turned back cuff; double breasted snap front closure; Peplum. This item is from Christian LaCroix Spring 2007 Ready-to-Wear collection.
  
  Worn with Christian LaCroix Dress (Object ID #2013.04.20.A).

  Tags black, Christian LaCroix, Ebony Fashion Fair, gazar, jacket, white

• Claire McCardell

  Claire McCardell working; the man's identity is unknown

• Claire McCardell on the cover of Time Magazine, May 2, 1955

• Cloche

  Royal blue wool jersey cloche; smooth across crown, then softly gathered and twisted into extension at right side temple.
  
  Donated by Frank Olive's sister.

  Tags cloche, Frank Olive, hat, royal blue, wool jersey

• Cloche

  Medium pink wool felt cloche; 3.5 inch wide brim at center front; one inch wide self-fabric headband; brim and headband have six rows of pink top-stitching.

  Tags cloche, Frank Olive, hat, pink, wool felt

• Cloche

  Light gray wool felt cloche; 3 .5 inch wide brim at center front; twenty-two strips of self-fabric decorate crown and brim.
  

  Tags cloche, Frank Olive, gray, wool felt

• Cloche

  Beige felt cloche; asymmetrical brim; felt loop decorations; hatband of two twines of felt.

  Tags beige, cloche, felt, Frank Olive, hat

• Cloche

  Bright green felt cloche; grosgrain hatband with gold twisted circular ornament; turned-up shallow brim at center front.

  Tags cloche, felt, Frank Olive, green

• Cloche

  Dark brown wool felt cloche; decorated with colorless rhinestones; 1/2 inch wide self-fabric hatband; crown has wrinkle on right side.

  Tags brown, cloche, Frank Olive, rhinestones, wool felt

• Cloche

  White silk shantung cloche with green and pale peach polka dots; crown is four pieces; studs in pink, white, and light green on crown; hat band of pink grosgrain ribbon with large bow at side front; crown has channel stitching; lined in pink silk.

  Tags cloche, Frank Olive, green, peach, polka dots, silk shantung, white

• Cloche

  Burgundy wool felt cloche; burgundy hatband; grosgrain ribbon flower at center front; not lined; hot pink headsize band.

  Tags burgundy, cloche, Frank Olive, wool felt

• Cloche

  Green stitched straw cloche; under-brim is white; white bow at front crown; dark green headsize band.

  Tags cloche, Frank Olive, green, straw, white

• Cloche

  Red fur felt cloche; three felt flowers at front; brim is 2.5 inches wide; hatband of red felt; no lining; hot pink grosgrain ribbon headsize band.

  Tags cloche, Frank Olive, fur felt, red

• Cloche

  Black straw cloche; small off-white straw brim turned up at one side; grosgrain trim; flat off-white bow.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags black, cloche, grosgrain, hat, House, Kohler, La Mode Chez Tappé, off-white, straw

• Cloche

  Metallic gold lace cloche helmet; two flaps extend over ears; asymmetrical; lined in beige chiffon - chiffon is torn; no headsize band or wiring; King Tut inspired. Referred to as a Juliet cloche in catalog record.
  
  Possibly worn by Julilly House Kohler or another member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags cloche, gold, hat, House, Julilly House Kohler, Kohler, lace, metallic

• Clutch purse

  Green and blue striped linen clutch purse; brown leather piping.

  Tags blue, Bonnie Cashin, clutch purse, Coach, green, leather, linen

• Coat

  Beige mohair swing coat; Buster Brown collar, clutch front, square set dolman sleeves, inseam pockets set into princess seam coming off of shoulder seam, midcalf length, much wider at hem, lined in brown silk crepe. Worn by Valentina.

  Tags beige, coat, mohair, Valentina