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Dress
A. Brown crepe dress with small white flower print; jewel neckline; multiple tucks on shoulders, waist seam, and hips; front opening with button and loop closures; full bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; mid-calf length; lined in brown crepe. B. Brown crepe belt with small white flower print; wide; large heart-shaped gold tone metal buckle
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. -
Coat
A. Ivory wool coat; double-breasted; convertible collar with brown vinyl facing; 10 leather-covered buttons form double-breasted center front closure; top-stitched vertical "arrow" down center front; dolman sleeves with gussets; A-line skirt; inverted center back pleat; knee length. B. Ivory wool belt with brown vinyl buckle. -
Evening ensemble
A. Gold multicolored silk evening top; halter; trapeze shape; handkerchief hem; completely sequined over batik print. Fabric was handmade in Mexico. B. Gold multicolored silk evening skirt; floor length; straight; slit up one side; completely sequined over batik print.
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. -
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. -
Cocktail dress
Black velvet cocktail dress; jewel neckline; long sleeves; black beaded decoration around hips; two layers of black fringe make up skirt; knee length; lined; center back zipper closure.
From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1991/1992 Collection. According to an email from the donor: "The dress I donated was an original one [Oscar de la Renta] made for his Fashion Show, a sample piece which he later gave me after I was able to wear it to a black tie event in New York. My husband worked with him on a fragrance." -
Detail of snap closures at skirt
Black velvet cocktail dress; jewel neckline; long sleeves; black beaded decoration around hips; two layers of black fringe make up skirt; knee length; lined; center back zipper closure.
From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1991/1992 Collection. According to an email from the donor: "The dress I donated was an original one [Oscar de la Renta] made for his Fashion Show, a sample piece which he later gave me after I was able to wear it to a black tie event in New York. My husband worked with him on a fragrance." -
Four piece ensemble
A. Orange silk chiffon blouse with stripes of satin and rows of gold threads; printed strips of floral motif in yellow, turquoise, and purple; low scoop neckline with ruffle; full gathered long sleeves end in ruffle at wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Orange crepe long skirt with all-over floral print in greens, oranges, and metallic gold; gathered; gold smocking at waist; hem finished in gold thread; elastic at waistband has stretched out. C. Orange silk chiffon camisole; spaghetti straps. D. Gold and orange rope belt; two gold tassels.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Camisole without blouse and belt
B. Orange crepe long skirt with all-over floral print in greens, oranges, and metallic gold; gathered; gold smocking at waist; hem finished in gold thread; elastic at waistband has stretched out. C. Orange silk chiffon camisole; spaghetti straps.
Worn with blouse (Object ID #2009.11.40.a) and belt (Object ID #2009.11.40.d) to form four piece ensemble.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Jacket
Color block wool twill boxy jacket; magenta, blue, and red with right sleeve in yellow; high neckline; 5 buttons; straight 3/4 length sleeves; bound at neck, hem, sleeve, armscye, and down front in black; lined. Originally worn with a skirt.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1984 collection. -
Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown
One shoulder purple velvet and taffeta gown; shoulder strap on left, built-in corset of black mesh, taffeta over-drape covering the bust and creating a large skirt to the right side, taffeta drape lined in clear polyester mesh to stiffen, left side zipper, bow on shoulder and on right side of skirt at the hip, ankle length. Line across the skirt where it probably draped across a hanger. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of four women in beach wear. Written on the page is “illus #4: high tide” and two of the women are labeled as jill de rocher (2 and 4) and two are labeled as tanya gross (1 and 3). First image is a button down long sleeve and shorts set. Second is a back view of a one piece short sleeved swimsuit with a cutout on the back. Third is a short sleeve and long pants set. Last is a one piece sleeveless swimsuit with a cover up. No year, artist written as “LS”. Black and white pen and marker on construction paper. Measurements: 18 x 12 inches.
This artwork was featured in the 1990 Fashion Show Program, "Zeitgeist, spirit of the times...". Jill De Rocher was a Mount Mary Fashion Design student, Class of 1980, and Tanya Gross was a Fashion Merchandising student, Class of 1981. Unknown whether they graduated from the program. According to the program, the artist is likely Lih Shyu, who was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1993. -
Evening gown
Black chiffon evening gown; sweetheart neckline; lace bodice with pink underneath; padded puff sleeves; padded bustline; full skirt; side zipper closure; stiff along hemline; crepe underskirt is weighted. Purchased 2/29/1940. Worn by Hildegarde. This gown was custom-made for Hildegarde at Bergdorf-Goodman -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women, both in long-sleeved dresses, one belted and one boxy with a hat. Both women are wearing high heeled shoes and the illustration is labeled “Daytime Dresses” with two fabric swatches—one a cerulean blue and one a somewhat shimmering beige. Artist name is Marian Deegan, date is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, yellow, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women, one in a dress and heels, one in a jogging suit and sneakers, and one in a belted romper and maybe flats. Three fabric swatch sections are included: one that has a black with thin white lines matched with a plain white fabric; one with a grey-green background and a maroon stripe over the center; one of a raspberry colored fabric paired with a cream colored fabric. This is listed as Actionwear and the year is 1980. The artist name is Marian Deegan. Mostly black and white with some green, yellow, and tan, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women in suits, the first a double breasted skirt suit and the second a more relaxed open front jacket skirt suit with a matching hat. Each women is wearing heels. Two swatches are included: one with a dusky pink matched with a deep brown, the other with a reddish purple paired with a grey fabric. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women wearing dressing gowns. Two are long sleeved with ties in the middle and one is cinched in the middle with ruffled off the shoulder sleeves and sheer front section. A clipping of Brooke Shields is on the side of the board, possibly taken from the 1981 Time Magazine article “The 80s Look.” It is labeled Intimate and Home Apparel. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing an off the shoulder, flowy dress cinched at the waist and high heels. The image is labeled Disco and there is a swatch for fabric that is a gold-orange with dark stripes and floral embroidery. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Mostly black and white with some green, orange, and peach, pen and pastel on board. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women in coats. Mostly black and white with some green, pen and pastel on board. On the left is a long coat with textured collar, pockets, and sleeve ends. On the right is a waist length coat with large labels and visible buttons, paired with a pleated skirt. Both wear heels. There are two swatches: one is a plain brown fabric, one is a grouping of grey fabric, multicolored tweed, and a lighter brown fabric. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Measurements: 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of two women in “dressy dresses” which are both long sleeved and calf length. Mostly black and white with some green and yellow, pen and pastels on board. The first has lace at the neck and a thin belted waist. The second has a large bow at the neck and a thicker belted waist. There are two swatch areas: one is a blue grey and one is a peacock-colored fabric paired with a back fabric. Artist name is Marian Deegan and year is 1980. Measurements are 11 x 14 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981. -
Illustration
Fashion illustration of three women in “sportswear” with three fabric swatches. Mostly black and white with some green, pen and pastel on board. The first is wearing a wide neck top with a line of cutouts above the bust and a pleated skirt at the waist. The second is in a long sleeved sweater and shorts and a sweatband. The third is in a short sleeved button down dress with trim at the neckline, shoulders, and down the buttons. First swatch is grey brown and grey with darker stripes. Second is white fabric with a dark teal layered over. The third is a white with maroon stripe fabric with white over it. The artist name is Marian Deegan and the year is 1980. Measurements: 11 x 4 inches. Form on back indicates that this design was submitted to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) "America's Next Great Designer Awards".
Marian Deegan was a Fashion Design major, Class of 1981.