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.
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.
Blue cotton vest with gray polyester floral appliques. Vest has light-gray chiffon overlining with multi-colored silk ribbon appliques and sequin details.
Cesar Galindo, Black Polyester Chiffon Strapless Dress
Description
Black polyester chiffon strapless dress with raw edged chiffon ruffles. Dress has black tulle and polyester organza boned corset bustier, and is fully lined with navy silk organza.
Light tan wool blend jacket with hook closures and four bucket pockets on front. Jacket has abstract patterned tan and cream polyester chiffon ruffled detailing along edges, cuffs, and on pockets. There is also an abstract pattern tan and cream polyester chiffon tank with a ruffle down the center front, and ruffles along the neckline. There is also a tan wool blend above-the-knee pencil skirt lined with tan rayon.
Fe Zandi, Pale Yellow Silk Crepe Blouse With Pants
Description
Yellow silk crepe button up blouse with floral appliques. The blouse has ruffles on neckline and flared sleeve cuffs. There is also a pair of yellow viscose flare pants with buttoned slits on the sides.
Black mesh, bias-cut evening gown woven with yellow, orange, red, brown, and green velvet floral design. Full-length, unlined sleeves. Back invisible zipper as closure. Dress has two chiffon lining.
Black silk bias cut blouson evening gown with chiffon neckline and front slit. Evening gown has front and back v-neckline and keyhole opening on back bodice. Waist is gathered with 1/2" inch elastic band. Matching black silk ribbon used as belt, wrapped around waistline. No closures and unlined. Folded hem at 1/2" inch.
Creator
Halston, 1932-1990, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1895
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Waist: 29.25"
Curator Notes
Fair condition. Major mold stains on front of skirt.
Estévez, Pink Chiffon Off-Shoulder Gown and Waist Sash
Description
Pink chiffon off-shoulder gown with ruffles along neckline. Gown has buttoned lantern sleeves and a waist sash. Gown is fully lined with pink polyester.
Silk chiffon, bias cut, floral dress with matching belt and cream, silk slip dress.
Creator
Nan Duskin sold at Saks Fifth Avenue
Date
1930-1939
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-2044
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 36.5" Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Evidence of conservation attempt at some point in garment history. Fabric covering buttons and button loops disintegrating, therefore the back has not been buttoned all the way. A weight has been sewn onto the neckline to create the cowl shape. The NRA label indicates the National Recovery Act voluntary program initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1930s.
Leopard print rayon top with gathered neckline and long pagoda sleeves. Sleeves are full-length and flared at lower edge gathered with an 1/8" elastic band at top and bottom. No closures and unlined.
Creator
Norma Kamali, 1945- , Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Linda Kuykendahl
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1868
Coverage
United States
Extent
Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. The label indicates this piece came from "18008 Kamali" collection.
Floral print, chiffon bodice with pleated sleeves and green, floral ribbon.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1850-1859
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-2306
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 28" Waist: 23"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Bodice stained from wear. Bodice has the following handwritten inside of it: Age 18 yrs. Weight 90 lbs. Wedding Clothes, May 20th 1856.
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.
Ivory chiffon and shantung halter wedding dress with v neckline and low back, embroidered and beaded neckline and high waist; front slit to above knee.
Creator
Vivi Nguyen-Robertson, 1982- , Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Vivi Nguyen-Robertson
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-541
Coverage
United States
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This piece is designed by an HCC Alumna.