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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. -
Sundress
A. Red, navy blue, and white cotton piqué sundress with printed rows of triangles; A-line; narrow shoulder straps; sleeveless; buttons down front; contour darts; patch pockets with buttoned flaps on hips; knee length. Label: "Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique". B. Red, navy blue, and white cotton piqué tie belt with printed rows of triangles. -
Blouse
Black and white piano key print double knit blouse; likely synthetic material; man's style; long roll collar on stand; one-piece set-in sleeves with 2 button cuffs; center front button closure; shoulder yoke; hip length. -
Cocktail dress with black bow
A. Black silk matelassé cocktail dress; surplice wrap style; V-neckline, dipping very low in front; long straight sleeves; padded shoulders; straight skirt; knee length. B. Large black velvet bow; attached to dress at right hip.
Outfit also has a large pink silk satin bow (Object ID #1997.408.c) that can be worn instead of the black bow.
From the Fall/Winter 1987-88 collection. -
Cocktail dress with pink bow
A. Black silk matelassé cocktail dress; surplice wrap style; V-neckline, dipping very low in front; long straight sleeves; padded shoulders; straight skirt; knee length. C. Large pink silk satin bow; attaches to dress at right hip.
Outfit also has a large black velvet bow (Object ID #1997.408.b) that can be worn instead of the pink bow.
From the Fall/Winter 1987-88 collection. -
Detail of dress closure
A. Black silk matelassé cocktail dress; surplice wrap style; V-neckline, dipping very low in front; long straight sleeves; padded shoulders; straight skirt; knee length.
Outfit also has a large black velvet bow (Object ID #1997.408.b) and a large pink silk satin bow (Object ID #1997.408.c), either of which can be attached to the dress at the right hip.
From the Fall/Winter 1987-88 collection. -
Detail of dress where bow attaches
A. Black silk matelassé cocktail dress; surplice wrap style; V-neckline, dipping very low in front; long straight sleeves; padded shoulders; straight skirt; knee length.
Outfit also has a large black velvet bow (Object ID #1997.408.b) and a large pink silk satin bow (Object ID #1997.408.c), either of which can be attached to the dress at the right hip.
From the Fall/Winter 1987-88 collection. -
Evening gown
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". C. Pink silk crepe sash. -
Detail of intricate opening at side of dress
A. Dark pink lace evening gown; petals attached to lace motifs; sleeves; slim silhouette; long. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris". B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Underdress without overdress
B. Off-white silk crepe underdress. Label: "Givenchy Couture Paris".
Worn with overdress (Object ID #2004.03.104.a) and sash (Object ID #2004.03.104.c) as evening gown. -
Evening gown
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing). -
Detail of back closure
Black silk crepe evening gown completely covered in shiny black paillettes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; straight silhouette to ankle; center back hook and eye hidden closure; detachable hot pink silk satin bow below bustline (bow is missing). -
Two piece ensemble
A. Black velvet evening jacket; appliquéd and embroidered blue and gold leaves; single-breasted; center front button closure with 5 black and gold buttons; two-piece straight sleeves; black and gold corded edges; princess seams. B. Black velvet evening pants; straight legs; yoke; black and gold cord trim on edges and yoke. -
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Two piece evening ensemble
A. Off-white silk jacquard organdy evening gown; embroidered with pastel flowers accented with pearls, rhinestones, and appliques; strapless; A-line asymmetrical skirt; floor length; missing several rhinestones. B. Off-white silk jacquard organdy evening bolero jacket; embroidered with pastel flowers accented with pearls, rhinestones, and appliques; dips lower in back; 4 pearl and rhinestone button and loop closures at center front; puffed sleeves.
Designer sample.Tags 1980s, 1990s, appliqué, Arnold Scaasi, bolero, dress, embroidery, ensemble, evening gown, flowers, jacket, jacquard, organdy, pearls, pink, rhinestones, Scaasi, silk -
Gown without jacket
A. Off-white silk jacquard organdy evening gown; embroidered with pastel flowers accented with pearls, rhinestones, and appliques; strapless; A-line asymmetrical skirt; floor length; missing several rhinestones.
Worn with bolero jacket (Object ID #1997.186.b) to form two piece evening ensemble.
Designer sample.Tags appliqué, Arnold Scaasi, dress, embroidery, evening gown, flowers, jacquard, organdy, pearls, pink, rhinestones, Scaasi, silk -
Evening gown
Orange silk taffeta ballgown; deep shoulder puff; diagonal shirring forms "V" from bodice to skirt hemline; pouff released along shirring, backed with additional ruffle; drawn up to bustle at center back; ankle length; very complicated patternmaking. -
Evening gown
Multicolored lamé fit and flare evening gown; Rousseau-inspired tropical print with gold thread; natural waistline; scoop neckline; lantern sleeves; flare skirt with parabola hemline.
Designer sample.Tags 1980s, 1990s, Arnold Scaasi, dress, evening gown, green, lamé, multicolored, orange, purple, Scaasi -
Detail of inside of sleeve
Multicolored lamé fit and flare evening gown; Rousseau-inspired tropical print with gold thread; natural waistline; scoop neckline; lantern sleeves; flare skirt with parabola hemline.
Designer sample.