Browse Items (2698 total)

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  Slip without evening gown

  B. Blush pink silk slip; strapless.
  
  Worn with evening gown (Object ID #1999.160.a). This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.

  Tags blush pink, Norman Norell, silk, slip, Traina-Norell

• Slip

  B. Purple silk crepe slip; scoop neckline in front and L-shaped neckline in back, customized to match dress.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #1986.122.a).
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, crepe, House, Kohler, purple, silk, slip
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  Slip

  B. Beige silk charmeuse slip. Worn under dress (Object ID #1990.133.A).

  Tags beige, Pauline Trigère, silk charmeuse, slip
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  Skirt without tunic

  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.
  
  Worn with tunic (Object ID #2014.09.03.a) to form two piece ensemble.
  
  From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection.

  Tags cotton, gray, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, plaid, skirt
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  Skirt without tunic

  B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn with tunic (Object ID #1999.72.a) to form a two piece ensemble.
  
  From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.

  Tags crepe, green, magenta, Oscar de la Renta, pink, red, silk, skirt, stripes

• Skirt without top

  B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.
  
  Worn with top (Object ID #1988.195.a) to form two piece evening ensemble.
  
  Donor noted that this ensemble was made for the opening of Marshall Field's store on Michigan Avenue, possibly referring to the opening of Marshall Field's in Water Tower Place in 1975.

  Tags batik, blue, evening wear, gold, Oscar de la Renta, pink, purple, sequins, silk, skirt
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  Skirt without jacket and blouse

  B. Brown wool suit skirt; inverted pleats released at hipline; mid-calf length.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1994.124.a) and blouse (Object ID #1994.124.c) to form three piece ensemble.
  
  From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1981 collection.

  Tags brown, Koos van den Akker, skirt, suit, wool
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  Skirt without jacket and blouse

  C. Ivory silk shantung suit skirt; inverted pleats; hung on silk camisole top; knee length.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1996.272.a) and blouse (Object ID #1996.272.b) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags Geoffrey Beene, ivory, off-white, shantung, silk, skirt
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  Skirt without dress

  B. Aqua plain weave linen skirt; straight silhouette; suspended on silk crepe top; Hong Kong finish; features adjustable waistband, possibly for use as maternity wear.
  
  Worn with dress (Object ID #1996.266.a) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags aqua, blue, Givenchy, linen, maternity, skirt, underskirt

• Skirt without coat

  B. Gray and white herringbone wool blend skirt; A-line; center front zipper closure; off-center yoke extension with 2 silver buttons; knee length.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #1991.102.a) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags André Courrèges, gray, herringbone, skirt, white, wool
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  Skirt without blouse and cardigan

  C. Yellow wool double knit skirt; inverted pleats; dropped yoke of jersey; brown border at hemline; knee length.
  
  Worn with cardigan jacket (Object ID #1996.273.a) and blouse (Object ID #1996.273.b) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags brown, knit, Pierre Cardin, skirt, wool, yellow

• Skirt without blouse

  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.
  
  Worn with blouse (Object ID #2004.03.09.a) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags black, cotton, floral, Koos van den Akker, multicolored, patchwork, rayon, red, skirt

• Skirt suit

  Brown linen skirt suit. A. Jacket; collarless, square set-in sleeves, seaming at back creates a peplum shape, three 1/2" covered buttons and bound buttonhole closure at center front. B. Skirt; dirndl style, large pleat worked as part of each inset pocket.
  
  Worn by Lynn Fontanne. Donor was the niece of Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt.

  Tags 1950s, 1960s, brown, jacket, linen, Lynn Fontanne, skirt, suit, Valentina

• Skirt and vest

  B. Skirt; very slim; bias bound slash pockets and slim skirt with bias bound slash pockets; zipper on left side. C. Putty colored silk jacquard vest; pattern of gray, beige, and brown leaves; shawl collar; seven self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes; fitted; pointed center front; watch pocket on right side; back is plain putty colored silk, underlined in matching silk; half belt with pewter colored metal buckle. Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.368.A) to form three piece suit.

  Tags 1940s, 1950s, floral, gray, half-belt, Irene, jacquard, silk, skirt, suit, vest

• Skirt and vest

  Black heavy wool crepe ensemble, decorated with rhinestone circle cutouts surrounded by diaper pattern; A. Skirt; A-line; no waistband; center back zipper closure; knee length. B. Vest; deep "U" neckline; buttoned front. From the personal wardrobe of Pauline Trigere.
  
  Worn with shawl (Object ID #2004.03.455.C) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags 1970s, black, Pauline Trigère, rhinestones, skirt, vest, wool, wool crepe

• Skirt and blouse without jacket

  B. Dark purple wool suit skirt; wrap-around. C. Fuchsia silk damask tailored blouse; shoulder yoke; self-fabric tie at neck; shirtwaist sleeves with French cuffs.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1998.28.a) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags blouse, damask, fuchsia, pink, purple, silk, skirt, suit, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
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  Skirt and blouse without jacket

  B. Navy linen skirt; dirndl style; mock wrap. C. Navy and white striped cotton blouse; flip ties at neck; short sleeves. Missing a button.
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.10.A) to form three piece ensemble.

  Tags blouse, cotton, linen, navy blue, Pauline Trigère, skirt, stripes, white

• Skirt

  Gray heathered wool flannel skirt; wide waistband with rows of stitching; gathered; two pockets edged in black; button closure down center back; lined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, flannel, gray, skirt, Variation, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Skirt

  Purple and brown plaid wool twill skirt; thin green stripes run through plaid; straight waistband; gathered skirt; buttons down front; unlined; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Variation".
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, brown, buttons, green, plaid, purple, skirt, twill, Variation, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent

• Skirt

  Copenhagen blue brushed wool twill skirt; straight waistband; buttons down left front princess line; gathered skirt; mid-calf length. Label: "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche".
  
  Worn by donor, Janet Falk.

  Tags 1970s, 1980s, blue, buttons, Copenhagen blue, Rive Gauche, skirt, twill, wool, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent