Dusty baby blue pantsuit: Jacket: asymmetrical 3 button closure and patch pockets; fully lined Pants: fly front closure, double pleated straight leg with welt pockets
Creator
Giorgio Armani, 1934-, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Alex Chapman
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1411
Coverage
Italy
Extent
Bust: 38" Waist: 29"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Small stains on both pieces, small 3/16" hole in right pant leg near crotch; extra button still attached to jacket label. Collezioni Label Launched 1997.
Black, long sleeve cocktail dress constructed on boned bustier with knit overlay ruched at center front and back above waist seam and pinched fold at front to create drape below waist at front; self lined skirt, gathered to elbow sleeves and invisible zipper at center back; crocheted and snap bra strap holders at shoulders
Creator
Melinda Eng, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Alex Chapman
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1389
Coverage
USA
Extent
Bust: 34" Waist: 29"
Curator Notes
Good Condition. Loose eye at top of zipper but stable hook, size label loose; hangar loops have been cut out of dress
Black long sleeve off the shoulder cocktail dress with 5" wide bugle bead cut out braid motif band at neck/shoulder line and gathered overfold to create drape on left side; seam at waist; invisible zipper; hook and eye closure
Creator
Genny
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Alex Chapman
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1394
Coverage
Italy
Extent
Bust: 34" Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Crocheted dress to lining hem hold on right side disconnected but in place
Badgley Mischka, Tan Rayon Blend Lace Strapless Dress
Description
Tan rayon blend lace strapless dress with brown lace on neckline and hem. There is also a brown satin waistband. Dress is fully lined with tan acetate.
Christian Lacroix, Multi-Colored Floral Design With Green Over Dye Polyester Silk Blend Ensemble
Description
Multi-colored floral design yarn dyed polyester silk blend with green over dye jacket. Jacket has folded collar neckline, decorative side pockets, and clear floral buttons. Fully lined with patterned burgundy silk. There is also a matching polyester silk skirt with fitted waistband.
Black wool blend button down jacket with pockets and asymmetrical chinese collar. Jacket is fully lined with black acetate and viscose blend. There is also a black wool blend wrap style skirt with an 18" off-centered slit.
Liancarlo, Mauve Polyester Charmeuse With Rhinestone Detail Cocktail Dress
Description
Mauve polyester charmeuse dress with rhinestone detailing on neckline and cuffs. The dress has a polyester straight quilt stitched waistline with bow in front.
Gemma Kahng, Red Wool Crepe Double Breasted Snap Closure Jacket
Description
Red wool crepe double breasted snap closure jacket with gold and black decorative buttons. The jacket has black silk charmeuse collar and has black silk charmeuse details on the false pockets and along the gold buttoned sleeve cuffs. Fully lined with red polyester.
Navy wool knit dress with crocheted cream detailing and navy chiffon tassels. The dress zips in the front and has beaded decorative buttons. Fully lined with navy silk blend.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-865
Coverage
United States, France
Extent
Bust: 36" Waist: N/A
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Suspected Chanel piece but label is missing.
Betsey Johnson, Black Tattoo Flash Print Silk Charmeuse Dress
Description
Black tattoo flash print silk charmeuse, adjustable straps, gathered shelf bust dress with bobbin lace and silk tie. The dress has an invisible zipper in the back and a tie sash at the top back.
Giorgio Armani, Gray and Steel Blue Patterned Wool Blend Jacket
Description
Grey wool and acetate blend asymmetrical jacket with blue abstract pattern and shoulder pads. Jacket has swan neckline and horn buttons secured with elastic loops. Fully lined with grey polyester.
Creator
Giorgio Armani, 1934-, Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Alex Chapman
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-762
Coverage
Italy, United States
Extent
Bust: 36", Waist: 32"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Made in Italy for Armani Collezioni.
Louis Féraud, Red Wool Double-Breasted Blazer Skirt Suit
Description
Red wool double-breasted blazer with custom gold and resin buttons, fully lined with red viscose. There is also a red wool pencil skirt, fully lined with red viscose.
Creator
Louis Féraud, 1920-1999, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-712
Coverage
Germany, France
Extent
Jacket Bust: 40", Waist: 38", Skirt Waist: 32"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Pockets on blazer are still stitched together.
Tan wool knit tank top with gold and resin 'St. John' button blazer. There is also a tan wool knit elastic waist skirt and pair of tan wool knit elastic waist pants.
Cream wool knit tank top with cream and tan striped wool knit, tortoise shell button, cardigan. There is also a pair of tan wool knit drawstring pants.
Donna Karan, Black and White Wool Houndstooth Pantsuit
Description
Black and White Wool houndstooth Pant Suit; fitted waist blazer with 3 Welt Pockets, fully lined with black polyester; wool houndstooth pleated pants with Back Pocket
Giraffe Print silk blend blouse with cotton shoulder pads. There is also a brown and cream patterned pencil skirt and scarf. Fully lined with cream silk.
Creator
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-641
Coverage
United States
Extent
Unable to measure bust due to nature of design. Skirt Waist: 26", Hip: 31"
Louis Féraud, Yellow Wool Knit and Leather Cutout Top and Skirt Ensemble
Description
Yellow wool knit button-down top with yellow silk organza sleeves. The top has yellow leather detailing and yellow silk thread cut-out appliques. There is also a yellow silk thread cut-out skirt with a yellow leather waistband.
Creator
Louis Féraud, 1920-1999, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-580
Coverage
France, United States
Extent
Skirt Waist: 26.5"
Curator Notes
Good condition. The leather on the collar and along button line is slightly warped. There is also one button that has fallen off.
Cream colored silk charmeuse dress with pleating around waist. Dress has pleated lace and sequin detailing on bust, and lace detailed puffed sleeves lined with hard tulle. Fully lined with silk charmeuse.
Reza Khan, Tan Wool Crepe Dress with Brown and Tan Cropped Jacket
Description
Tan wool crepe dress with pleating on left waistline. There is also a tan wool crepe cropped jacket with brown detailing. Fully lined with brown silk charmeuse and buckram in shoulders.
Reza Khan, Black Wool Crepe and White Striped Silk Charmeuse Dress
Description
Long-sleeve black wool crepe dress with black and white striped silk charmeuse waist sash and buckle. Fully lined with black silk charmeuse and buckram in the shoulders.
Creator
Reza Khan, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-195
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 35", Waist: 30", Hip: 37"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Mild staining along collar line and on sash.
Reza Khan, White Matka Silk Dress with Purple Matka Silk Cropped Jacket
Description
White mid-length matka silk dress with pleating around waistline. There is also a purple matka silk cropped jacket with white matka silk detailing and pockets. Both items are fully lined with silk charmeuse.
Creator
Reza Khan, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-184
Coverage
United States
Extent
Dress Bust: 36", Waist 32", Hip: 36"
Curator Notes
Good condition. A few barely visible snags on jacket and dress. Dress has a few light stains around waist area.
Knee-length black and white wool crepe dress with banded collar and pleating on waistline. Fully lined with cream silk charmeuse and buckram shoulder padding.
Reza Khan, Black And Red Skirt And Jacket Ensemble
Description
Black crinkled velveteen pattern silk skirt and jacket with red geometric silk brocade detailing. With silk brocade buttons and banded style collar. Fully lined with silk charmeuse and buckram in sleeves.
Creator
Reza Khan, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-123
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 34", Skirt Waist: 28", Hip: 36"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition
Textile
Crinkled Velveteen Pattern Silk With Silk Charmeuse
Long-sleeve crinkled black silk dress with ruched red and black velveteen pattern silk detailing on sleeves and waist. Fully lined with silk charmeuse.
Creator
Reza Khan, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Harriet Rosmarin Gertner
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-103
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 34", Waist: 28", Hip: 33"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition.
Textile
Crinkled Silk and Velveteen Pattern Silk, Silk Charmeuse Lining
Black silk strapless dress with gold silk and velvet floral appliques. There is black silk fan-like shaped with gold flower attached on waist. Dress is fully lined with black silk lining.
Knee-length black wool crepe dress with white wool crepe details on sleeves and white wool crepe covered buttons on cuffs. Fully-lined with black polyester lining.
Carol Lane Saber, Lavender Silk Shantung Floral Ensemble
Description
Lavender silk shantung floral vest coat with floral and sequins embroidery. Shades of pink and purple silk checkered on side seams. Purple chiffon vest with velvet floral. Lavender long sleeves silk cowl shirt and skirt. Cowl neckline is magenta silk. Fully lined hem on skirt and top.
Creator
Carol Lane Saber, 1935- , Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-358
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: N/A, Skirt Waist: 28"
Curator Notes
Excellent Condition. This piece was designed by Carol Lane Saber for an invitational exhibition of the Beyond the Surface convention in Lake Tahoe.
Issey Miyake, Black and White Striped Cotton Jacket
Description
Striped black and white cotton double-breasted jacket with five front buttons and five buttons inside. Jacket has one front side pocket and 3" hem facing
Creator
Issey Miyake, 1938-2022, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-128
Coverage
Japan
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of material
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This garment was purchased by Carol Lane Saber at From First, Tokyo, Japan.
Issey Miyake, Brown and Black Striped Polyester Skirt Ensemble
Description
Striped brown and black polyester pleated long-sleeve top with an elastic band waisted pleated a-line skirt.
Creator
Issey Miyake, 1938-2022, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-016
Coverage
Japan
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of material
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This ensemble is included in the Issey Miyake's "Pleats Please" collection and purchased by Carol Lane Saber at From First, Tokyo, Japan.