Chanel Boutique, Cream Silk Top
Cream silk long-sleeve top with attached black velvet bow and round collar. Sleeves are gathered under an overlaying fabric sewn on princess seams. Sleeve cuffs are gathered and folded up with two black velvet bows sewn on both sides. Bodice consists of six front gold button closure and hook and eyes. Waistline is turned under 2" hem. Bodice is unlined, but the finishes inside are serged. The overlay fabric sewn on side seams and cuff hemline are both serged and cut in a narrow zigzag lines.
Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, Founder and Designer;
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Creative Director and Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1858
France
Sacha London, Polka dot Heels
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".
Sacha London for Saks Fifth Avenue
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2137
United Kingdom
Saks Fifth Avenue, Cream Silk Pleated Wedding Dress
Cream silk short-sleeve wedding dress with bows at scalloped neckline. Tiny pleats at waist. Detachable waistband inside the dress to imitate tighter waistline fit. Inside seams are hand-sewn on edges. Attached dress shields with label. Half inner skirt petticoat. Back closure consists of zipper and snaps.
Salon Moderne, Saks Fifth Avenue
1950-1959
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1472
United States
Carol Lane Saber, Indigo Shibori Cotton Fabric
Indigo shibori cotton; floral and bow serpentine pattern with diagonal pindot background; ends sewn together to make a loop.
Carol Lane Saber, 1935- , Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1614
USA