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Two piece ensemble
A. Navy blue cotton tailored blouse; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front. B. Navy blue cotton yoked skirt; print of orange and white circles with navy segments inside; button front; flared; mid-calf length.
Ensemble is in "Karkki" print, created by Pentti Rinta. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray and lavender jersey dress; bodice is lavender, skirt is gray; lavender decorative pattern; center back zipper closure; two front pleats; attached lavender belt stitched onto dress top; lavender lining. B. Gray and lavender jersey jacket; long sleeves; no closures; jacket is mainly gray with lavender decorative pattern.
Ensemble was designed for Charlotte Moore when she performed in "Holiday" on Broadway (she was nominated for the Tony award in 1974). -
Two piece ensemble
A. White linen princess-line underdress; jewel neckline; sleeveless; edged in black linen. B. White linen overblouse; double-breasted; edged in black linen; ten 1.25 inch diameter white button/bound buttonhole closure. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored silk georgette blouse; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; standing collar edged in black lace; black front tie with metallic gold stripes; long set-in sleeves button at wrists; seams covered with metallic gold striped fabric; upper part of sleeves is abstract print of stripes and curves in many colors; black fabric yoke with polka dots at back, yoke has ruffle edged in black lace; gathered at waist. B. Multicolored silk georgette pants; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; gathered at waist; slim to ankle. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black print plain weave cotton blouse with red, green, yellow, and white leaf pattern; Dolman sleeves in one with blouse; drawstring neckline. B. Red linen weave rayon skirt with floral and block print cotton apron; narrow apron is oval shaped; bright yellow geometric stitched hip panels; stitched-down loose panel in back reveals cotton printed and stitched panels; red waistband. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light orange crepe and satin striped blouse; band collar with ties at center front; appliqués of floral print fabrics edged in khaki colored silk tape on chest; fabrics are black and white floral, burgundy and white floral, and pink and blue floral on gray ground; dropped armscyes; long full sleeves finished with elastic wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Brown linen skirt with appliqués throughout; appliqués are floral prints edged with khaki silk tape; A-line; straight waistband; zipper closure; unlined; mid-calf length.
Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored printed wool challis blouse of various fabrics; primary fabric is gray, white, purple, green, gold, and dark red floral print; jewel neckline with tie closure; raglan sleeves gathered at wrists; hip length; seams covered with black printed with white and red triangles. B. Multicolored printed wool challis skirt of various fabrics; primary fabric is black with blue and pink floral print and band of yellow at top; hip yoke is gray, white, purple, green, gold, and dark red floral print; straight waistband; gathered at hip; mid-calf length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool tweed tunic; fabric is woven with thin black warp and thicker brown weft with small, randomized flecks of red, green, blue, and yellow; contrast fabric is colorful large-scale plaid woven cotton; rounded bertha style collar in contrast fabric with six lines of smocking; long raglan sleeves; flared cuffs with three black spherical button closures; this same button closure is on the back collar as well as a center back zipper closure; 24.5 inch slit down side seams; colorful plaid contrast fabric runs along hem, side seams, armscyes and cuffs in .5 inch wide strips; mid-calf length; label: "KOOS Koos Van Den Akker, New York". B. Multicolored large-scale plaid cotton skirt; dirndl style; three contrasting trims; first, a white, gray, and magenta dot print forming diamonds that runs horizontally around the hip, knee, and 1.5 inches above the hem; second, a faded pastel floral print running horizontally below the knee; third, purple, blue, turquoise, and gray woven twill running along hem; elastic at waistline; welt pockets along side seams; mid-calf length.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black sheer crepe blouse with blue and white floral print; long straight sleeves with cuffs; button closure on cuffs; center front button closure hidden by placket; attached tie at neck. B. Blue wool wrap skirt; abstract shape appliqués on center front made of crepe blouse fabric, black and white checked fabric, and abstract floral print in black, orange, pink, and purple; appliqués bordered by olive green leather trim with pinked edges; two interior hook and bar closures. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Slate gray silk shantung suit jacket; highly placed illusion draped pockets on bust extending from small Peter Pan collar; faux flap pockets on hips; 3/4 length cuffed sleeves with three self-buttons and bound buttonholes; hand-stitched banding in front is curved to accent bust then continues to back. B. Slate gray silk shantung suit skirt; straight silhouette; 4 gores; A-line; waistband; side zipper closure. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; notched collar; long set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs; shoulder pads; double-breasted front closure of 3 mother-of-pearl buttons; modified princess seams from armscye to pockets create fitted silhouette; extra faux double welt pockets at left waist, left shoulder front, and back shoulder - Surrealist touch; lined in rayon crepe. B. Black wool gabardine suit skirt; straight silhouette; straight waistband; faux double welt pocket on skirt at knee - Surrealist touch; kick pleat at back; unlined; mid-calf length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool gabardine suit jacket; Peter Pan collar; center front closure with 3 large gold buttons, classically inspired; long set-in sleeves; padded shoulders; 4 patch pockets with flaps; 2 slit pockets with flaps; back is gathered to waist with half belt with 2 gold buttons. B. Black wool gabardine suit skirt; center front godet; straight waistband; side metal zipper closure; knee length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool suit jacket with "Greek key" set-in empiecements throughout; broad shoulders; nipped-in waist; high neck collar; two faux flap pockets on chest; three self buttons and three bound buttonholes; 2 double welt pockets on front hips. B. Gray wool suit skirt; slim; back kick pleat; gray silk crepe lining. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Light blue silk shantung fit and flare dress; bateau neckline; cuffed sleeves; double corded bias tape at waistline looped into frog fastener; shapes at side fronts; center back zipper closure; knee length A-line skirt. B. Light blue silk shantung box jacket; Peter Pan collar; 6 Chinese style knot buttons with bound buttonhole closures at center front; double corded half-belt at back; straight sleeves. -
Two piece ensemble
Gold leopard print lamé tunic; cowl collar; 3/4 length sleeves; lined in silk chiffon. B. Gold leopard print lamé pants; hip huggers; lined in silk chiffon.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. From Givenchy's Fall/Winter 1969-1970 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
Navy blue and white wool box jacket; large pointed convertible collar; long sleeves with cuffs. B. Navy blue and white wool skirt; gored; 2 panels front and back.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. From Dior's Spring/Summer 1975 Collection, designed by Marc Bohan.Tags 1970s, blue, Christian Dior, dots, ensemble, jacket, Marc Bohan, Mona von Bismarck, navy, skirt, suit, white, wool -
Two piece ensemble
A. Hot pink plaid faille tunic; square neckline; front panel pockets; full button back. B. Hot pink plaid faille pants; front zipper closure; waist to hip panel of solid off-white faille.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Hot pink wool knit tunic top; princess seams; kimono sleeves; scoop neckline; center front button closure. B. Hot pink wool knit pants; straight leg; side zipper closure; ankle length.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray and white herringbone wool blend coat; A-line; hood collar; silver zipper front; mock flap pockets at bust; vertical single welt pockets in seam; 3/4 attached belt with silver buckles; straight sleeves with square-set armholes; quilted lining. B. Gray and white herringbone wool blend skirt; A-line; center front zipper closure; off-center yoke extension with 2 silver buttons; knee length. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black wool gabardine jacket; gold buttons; lined in white silk taffeta; short length. B. Black wool gabardine day dress; A-line; sleeveless; two pocket flaps with gold buttons; lined in white silk taffeta; mini length.