Emanuel Ungaro, Navy Acetate Blend Ruched Evening Gown
Description
Navy acetate and silk blend strapless ruched mermaid style gown. Dress has asymmetrical neckline and hem. There is also a peplum below lower right hip area. Fully lined with black nylon.
Creator
Emanuel Ungaro, 1933-2019, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1230
Coverage
France
Extent
Bust:34", Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This piece was designed by Emanuel Ungaro for Emmanuel Parallel.
Geoffrey Beene, Navy Polka-Dot Silk Dress and Belt
Description
Navy polka-dot silk long sleeved dress with tie collar and snap button cuffs. There is also a navy snake pattern leather belt.
Creator
Geoffrey Beene, 1927-2004, Designer
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-989
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 33", Waist: 25"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. There is a Bergdorf Goodman label on the inside which indicates that the item was for a Mrs. J.S. Johnson, dated 6-4-71. There is also an Int .Ladies Garment Workers Union tag #144965 sewn into the inner side seam.
Lavender Label Vera Wang, Navy Silk Chiffon Pleated Strapless Dress
Description
Navy silk chiffon pleated strapless dress with black and navy silk satin fold over neckline. There is also navy and black silk blend appliques on front bust.
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.
Sorelle Fontana, Blue Matelassé Dress and Detachable Waistband with Back Peplum
Description
Blue matelassé dress with fitted waist. There is also a blue matelassé detachable waistband with pleated back peplum. Both items are fully lined with navy silk georgette.
Valentino, Dark Blue Viscose Velvet and Satin Dress
Description
Long-sleeved drop waist viscose/rayon/silk velvet and silk bridal satin cocktail dress. Navy blue and midnight blue. Knee length. Ruching down center front. Hidden zipper under center front piping. Piping ties at base of neck. 4 inch hidden zipper at wrist of sleeves. Bubble hem skirt with netting inside for volume. Fully lined with silk chiffon.
Creator
Valentino Garavani, 1932- , Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1583
Coverage
Italy
Extent
Bust 35", Waist 26", Hip 36"
Curator Notes
Good condition
Textile
Viscose, Rayon, Silk blend with Velvet and Silk Bridal Satin
Dark blue wool cape coat with four front buttons, arm slits, and an oversized peter pan collar. Inside edges are encased in 1/8" Hong Kong finish in black silk.
Creator
Yohji Yamamoto, 1943-, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-163
Coverage
Japan
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of material
Curator Notes
Good condition. Hemline displays slightly uneven cut.