Chloé, Black Polyester and Gold Beaded Evening Gown
Description
Black polyester evening gown with gold beading embroidery on bodice, shoulder, and cuffs. Cuffs has three side black covered buttons. Back consists of keyhole opening. Closures on back bodice with hook and eye and invisible zipper mid-way starting from the end of the beaded embroidery design. Fully-lined.
Creator
Chloé
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1824
Coverage
France
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Exterior of garment is in good condition. Lining is slightly molded. The label indicates this piece was sold at Neiman Marcus.
Tan worsted wool fitted jacket with raglan sleeves, brown corduroy facings and cuff underlining. Jackets consists of five silver square front snaps and twelve panels. Front open panel on lower edge of jacket about 7" length. Folded cuffs. Fully-lined with black silk lining.
Black and white polka dot pointed heels with a decorative bow sewn on elastic band for better fit. Pumps consist of black leather lining and the heels are tapered with 3 1/4".
Creator
Sacha London for Saks Fifth Avenue
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2137
Coverage
United Kingdom
Extent
Size 7B
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Sole is slighly worn. The label indicates this piece was sold at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Cream and black wool, long-sleeve turtleneck dress. Dress consists of 20 black wool covered buttons and two line border detail on the right side of the front bodice. Ruched at left waistline and attached belt buckle on the right waistline to imitate waist belt. Padded sleeves with five sleeve darts (three darts on front and two on back) on shoulders. Lower edge of sleeves have three black wool covered buttons. Fully-lined with cream silk lining. Closures include back invisible zipper, no hook and eye.
Hot pink lizard tab closure mini-satchel with rigid metal handle and detachable skinny leather shoulder strap; a matching satin kiss lock coin purse is tucked inside.
Creator
Judith Leiber, 1921-2018, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1930
Coverage
United States
Extent
6"H x 8"W x 3"D
Curator Notes
Good to excellent condition, very slight color change
Blue wool jacket with bal collar and Chanel front zipper as closure. Jacket has multicolored thread and circle wool felted fabric embroidery on center front bodice as well as red zigzag thread embroidery on sleeves, collar and jacket hemline. There are two front pockets and silver chain sewn on hem, inside the jacket. Jacket has matching blue wool pleated skirt with back zipper and hook and eye as closure. Jacket and skirt are both fully-lined with blue, silk fabric.
Creator
Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, Founder and Designer;
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Creative Director and Designer
Black viscose single-breasted panel jacket with wide notched lapel and eight front buttons as closure. Jacket is fitted and sewn on sixteen panels. Sleeves has three button closures while front sleeves is slightly longer and angled than the back sleeves. Front bodice of jacket has gold and white floral beads. Skirt has two front and back darts as well as back zipper closure. Skirt suit is fully-lined with finished hem.
Creator
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1796
Coverage
France
Extent
Bust: 38" Waist: 26.5"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Slight fading on back shoulder and collar portion of the jacket.
Valentino Couture, Brown Chiffon Bolero and Dress Ensemble
Description
Brown chiffon long-sleeve bolero and dress with gold metallic thread weave. Bolero has four front buttons, cuffed sleeves, and front tie at waist. The bodice of the dress is brown velvet fabric sewn on princess seams while the skirt is slightly pleated in brown chiffon fabric. Dress has thin spaghetti straps, folded hem and fully-lined. Closures includes back zipper in the back bodice of dress.
Blue silk polyester midi dress with four dart manipulation on front bodice and 2" wide shoulder sleeves. Front waist consist of 6" boning imitating a corset and back waist has pleats folded horizontally. Front and back skirt is pleated; back skirt has an overlay fabric with chiffon fabric as lining. Dress is fully-lined, hem is 1/8" folded and a side zipper as closure.
Creator
Max Mara
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Alex Chapman
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1766
Coverage
Italy
Extent
Bust: 34" Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Boning on seams came off at waistline.
Black jersey asymmetrical dress with cap sleeve on left shoulder and thin spaghetti straps on right shoulder. Skirt portion consist of 2" pleats from waistline down to display drape effect. Dress is fully-lined with black chiffon lining. Dress displays no hem except the 4.5" sewn on front hemline of skirt. No closures and pockets involved.
Black silk dress over-layered with black and gray geometric chiffon on front and back bodice, and right shoulder. Over-layered fabric is attached on waistline with pleats on front and back skirt portion. Dress also includes black silk sash belt that ties in the back. Dress is fully-lined with black polyester and sewn on princess seams. Closure consists of black invisible zipper on the back of the dress.
Creator
Alexander McQueen, 1969-2010, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Alex Chapman
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1751
Coverage
China
Extent
Bust: 35" Waist: 26.5"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. The Alexander McQueen for Target label indicates this garment is from the McQueen's Target collection.
Oscar de la Renta, Oatmeal and Blue Wool Skirt Suit
Description
Straight knee-length skirt suit in oatmeal and baby blue brushed wool with chenille embroidery running along the front panel of the jacket. Neck is a flat collar; sleeve are set in the shoulder and made of two panels with a seam running from shoulder tip to cuff. Jacket bodice is made of 6 panels and sits slightly below the waist. Pencil skirt is shaped along the waist with a total of 8 darts: 4 at the front, 4 at the back. Jacket has no pocket and is closed by 5 fabric-covered buttons. Skirt is closed by an invisible zipper along the left hip.
Jacket- Chelsea collar in black silk satin. Four buttons at center front. Shoulder pads. Piped edges. Pin-tuck pleated back. Fully lined. Neiman Marcus tag. Skirt- Asymmetrical pleated flap partially attached to front of knee length pencil skirt. Side zip.
Geoffrey Beene, Black Silk Satin and Wool Knit Wrap Dress
Description
Black long-sleeved satin dress. Dark gray wool interlock knit skirt attached at waist with satin straps that wrap around and ties. Crew neckline. Waistline darts. Center back invisible zip. 3" invisible zippers at wrist of sleeves. Knee-length. Fully lined.
Black, leather, asymmetrical bodice with briefcase hardware closure and accents, map print decorative lining. Black gabardine tiered maxi skirt; row of suede tabs with snaps on corners at each tier.
Creator
Myrna Vallejo, 1974 -, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Myrna Vallejo
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-2087
Coverage
United States
Extent
Waist: 24.5"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. The travel brochures that snap to the tabs of the skirt are not available. This ensemble won the top prize for the United States at the Air-France competition in Paris. This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna.
Good condition. One of the back seams is starting to separate. There is a small stain on the front of the dress, at the right hem. The tag indicates this piece was sold at Neiman Marcus.