Geoffrey Beene, Black Silk Satin and Wool Knit Wrap Dress
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.
Geoffrey Beene, 1927-2004, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1712
United States
Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Black Cotton Double-Sided Knit Dress
Straight Empire waist below-the-knee dress in black double-sided cotton knit. Neck opening is a broad round neck with 3 functional buttons running along the left shoulder seam. Long sleeves are set in the shoulder. Shoulder yoke attaches to a gathered bodice. Two hips pockets are sewn directly in the side seams and top stitched in a shark fin shaped row of double top stitch.
Yves Saint Laurent, 1936-2008, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1548
France