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Dress
A. Red cotton shift dress; irregular white, royal blue, and brown vertical stripes; button front; parabola pockets; elbow length dolman sleeves; "Design Research" label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric. -
Dress without belt
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.52.b).
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.Tags Annika Rimala, black, cotton, dress, floral, Juolakka, Kukkaraita, Marimekko, orange, red, stripes, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress
A. Orange cotton peasant dress; red design between black vertical stripes; jewel neckline; front shaped yoke; button front; gathered skirt; knee length. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Juolukka" pattern designed by Annika Rimala in 1962 and "Kukkaraita" print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1959.Tags 1960s, Annika Rimala, belt, black, cotton, dress, floral, Juolakka, Kukkaraita, Marimekko, orange, red, stripes, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress without belt
A. Olive green cotton shift dress; fabric has light vertical stripe on yoke, dress body of darker stripe and black; bateau neckline; high waistline; front and back yoke; sleeveless; maxi length skirt; "Design Research" store label.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.45.b).
Dress is in "Varvunraita" print, created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1958. -
Dress
A. Olive green cotton shift dress; fabric has light vertical stripe on yoke, dress body of darker stripe and black; bateau neckline; high waistline; front and back yoke; sleeveless; maxi length skirt; "Design Research" store label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
Dress is in "Varvunraita" print, created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1958.Tags 1950s, belt, black, cotton, Design Research, dress, green, Marimekko, olive, stripes, Varvunraita, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi -
Dress without belt
A. Purple cotton shirtwaist dress; vertical black stripe print on bodice, horizontal black stripes on skirt; natural waistline; jewel neckline; button front; straight skirt; knee length; "Design Research" store label.
Worn with belt (Object ID #1993.34.b).
This print was likely designed by Annika Rimala in 1975, but this needs to be confirmed. -
Dress
A. Purple cotton shirtwaist dress; vertical black stripe print on bodice, horizontal black stripes on skirt; natural waistline; jewel neckline; button front; straight skirt; knee length; "Design Research" store label. B. Tie belt in matching fabric.
This print was likely designed by Annika Rimala in 1975, but this needs to be confirmed. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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." -
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." -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Detail of bodysuit beneath gown
Light pink silk organza evening gown; fit and flare; pointed waistline; very deep Bertha collar; lantern sleeves with flat bows at shoulders; gathered skirt; underlining; taffeta lining with hemline flounce, nylon braid to stiffen hemline; internal bodysuit that closes between legs; full evening length.