Alexander McQueen, Black and Grey Silk Dress
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.
Alexander McQueen, 1969-2010, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Alex Chapman
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1751
China
Alexander Wang, Black Capelet Dress
Black, empire-waisted sheath dress with capelet and scoop back.
Alexander Wang, 1983-, Designer
2000-2010
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2018-1584
United States
Amfarco, Coat and Dress Ensemble
Gold, gray, brown buffalo check shift dress with matching gold swing belt. The coat is reversible: one side is gold, gray, brown buffalo check while the other side is silver.
Star of Siam, Amfarco
1970-1979
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-265
Thailand
André Laug, Yellow Silk Blend Pleated Dress
Yellow and white patterned pleated silk dress with mandarin style collar and puffed sleeves. There is also a matching nylon-backed belt.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-675
France, United States
Bedouin Navy Blue and Red Cotton Dress
Donor note: Navy synthetic textile made into a traditional Bedouin dress with intricate red cotton cross-stitch embroidery on the front, back and sleeves with yellow accents.
Unknown designer
2000-2009
Gift from Kay King
HCC_FA_2018_P2-118
Israel
Bill Blass, Red Ultras Suede Dress
Red, Ultra Suede dress with belt closure
Bill Blass, 1922-2002, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Estate of Waller Straley
HCC_FA_2018-111
United States
Bill Blass, Tan Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Dress
Tan silk chiffon empire waist dress with bell sleeves. There is a tan satin ribbon around waist and the dress has a handkerchief hem.
Bill Blass, 1922-2002, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-625
United States
Black and Nude Beaded Dress
Black mesh dress with beading, sequins and nude lining.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-1783
Unknown
Black Crepe Gown
Black crepe gown with gold and white beadwork on the gathered waistline and sleeves.
Unknown designer
1930-1939
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-464
Unknown
Black Silk Bias-Cut Dress
Black silk bias cut dress with mesh, cape collar, and mermaid hem.
Unknown designer
1930-1939
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-421
Unknown
Black Silk Dress
Black silk dress with jet beadwork.
Unknown designer
1910-1919
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-649
Unknown
Black Silk Georgette Dress
Black silk georgette dress with rhinestones and black beading. Black, embellished ribbon sash attached.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-1497
Unknown
Black Silk Slip
Black silk slip with three tiered net skirt.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-2061
Unknown
Black Taffeta Dress
Black taffeta dress with white lace trim and black neckline with netting.
Unknown designer
1900-1909
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-677
Unknown
Blue and Cream Cotton Dress
Blue and cream cotton printed dress with fringed sleeves and smocking at waist.
Unknown designer
1840-1849
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-2215
Unknown
Blue Velvet Dress
Blue velvet dress with two tiers at drop waist and blue velvet and cream ties at collar and at waist.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-534
Unknown
Bob Mackie Boutique, Purple Polyester Dress
Purple polyester dress with pink belt around waistline and pink, silver, green and black sequins and beading on bodice.
Bob Mackie Boutique, Bob Mackie, 1939- , Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-204
United States
Bob Mackie, Blue Silk Chiffon Dress
Blue, silk chiffon dress woven with silver thread and decorative mesh bodice.
Bob Mackie, 1939- , Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jule Smith
HCC_FA_2018-126
United States
Bridal Couture LTD., White Silk Linen Wedding Dress
White, silk linen wedding dress with cream, floral embroidered design and trim.
Bridal Couture LTD
1970-1979
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-957
England
Brown Silk Gown
Brown silk gown with velvet jacquard and lace details.
Unknown designer
1910-1919
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2018-1937
Unknown
Brown Velvet Dress
Brown velvet dress with gathered side waist and velvet and cream bow.
Unknown designer
1920-1929
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-531
Unknown
Brown Velvet Dress
Brown velvet dress with rhinestone gold ribbon trim details. Fully lined with brown cotton.
Unknown designer, sold at Sakowitz
1960-1969
Gift from Beverly Maurice
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-810
United States
Carol Lane Saber, Blue Silk Dupioni Coat and Dress Set
Blue burnout hand dyed silk dupioni coat and strapless slit dress with sewn in floral appliques and bias-binding on hem
Carol Lane Saber, 1935- , Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Carol Lane Saber
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-142
United States
Carolina Herrera, Purple Zebra Stripe Silk Dress
Purple Zebra Stripe silk dress with padded shoulders. Fully lined with purple silk.
Carolina Herrera, 1939-, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-646
United States
Carrie Munn, Beige and Pink Lace and Net Dress
Beige lace over pink netting cocktail dress with sweetheart neckline.
Carrie Munn, 1898-1984, Designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-2008
United States
Cesar Galindo, Black and Tan Jersey Knit, Dress
Black and tan jersey knit dress. Dress has black raw edged silk chiffon detailing.
Cesar Galindo, 1966 - , Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-469
United States
Cesar Galindo, Black Jersey Full Length Dress
Black jersey full length dress with gathered neckline. Dress is lined with black polyester.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-443
United States
Cesar Galindo, Black Laser-Cut Vinyl Paillette Dress
Black jersey full length dress with black laser-cut vinyl circle paillettes, lined with black jersey knit.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-399
United States
Cesar Galindo, Black Polyester Chiffon Strapless Dress
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.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-392
United States
Cesar Galindo, Black Sequined Tulle Dress
Black geometric sequined pattern tulle dress with scalloped hem.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-409
United States
Cesar Galindo, Black Silk Charmeuse Dress
Black pleated layered silk charmeuse dress with dual straps. Dress has black lurex jersey knit neckline, and is fully lined with black tulle and jersey.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-403
United States
Cesar Galindo, Lime Silk Chiffon Dress
Lime silk chiffon dress with asymmetrical layered skirt. Dress has lime stretch charmeuse satin lining.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-418
United States
Cesar Galindo, Navy and Yellow Jersey Knit Dress
Navy and yellow pleated jersey knit dress. Dress has padded lining in the bust and stretch interfacing in the back strap.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-460
United States
Cesar Galindo, Pink Floral Pattern Strapless Silk Charmeuse Dress
Pink, red, and green floral pattern strapless silk charmeuse dress. Dress has corded detailing around underbust, and is fully lined with cream silk charmeuse.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-489
United States
Cesar Galindo, Red Silk Chiffon Dress
Red silk chiffon over cream taffeta dress, fully lined with tan silk.
Cesar Galindo, 1966-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Cesar Galindo
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-413
United States
Chanel Boutique, Black and Cream Chiffon Dress
Black and creme chiffon horizontally striped dress with seven front gold buttons with floral design. Sleeves are cuffed with three gold floral button closure. Skirt portion of dress is pleated with folded 4.5" hem. Dress in unlined with 1" low hip waistline.
Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, Founder and Designer; Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Creative Director and Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1802
France
Chanel Boutique, Navy Blue Lace Dress
Navy blue and white, lace, chiffon dress with gold buttons down the front.
Chanel Boutique
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-195
France
Chanel, Brown Wool Bouclé Dress Suit Set
Wool bouclé blend Chanel coat with front pockets and matching dress.
Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, 1883-1971, Founder and Designer,
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Creative Director and Designer
1990-1999
Gift of Lynn Wyatt
HCC_FA_2018-165
France
Chanel, Green and Gold Brocade Dress Suit
Green and gold brocade coat and dress woven with metallic gold and purple thread with gold, ribbon trim detail.
Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, Founder and Designer;
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Creative Director and Designer
1970-1979
Gift of Lynn Wyatt
HCC_FA_2018-2242
France
Chanel, Orange Cotton Custom Brass Button Dress
Orange cotton fitted waist pleated bodice dress with custom brass buttons and pleated pockets.
Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, Founder and Designer,
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Creative Director and Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1279
France
Charles Cooper, Bright Green Silk Noil Twill Sleeveless Dress
Bright green silk noile twill dress with shoulder darts, front and back pleats, and custom gold spanish coin style button details.
Charles Cooper, 1901-1969, Designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1061
Unknown
Chloe Dao, White Gold Dress
White gold lamé halter dress with pockets.
Chloe Dao, 1972 - ,Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Chloe Dao
HCC_FA_2018-1540
United States
Chloé, Red Rayon Crepe Dress
Red rayon crepe dress with long set-in sleeves and an overlay short cape sleeve sewn on top. Dress has two front opening, about 5.5" long, imitating pockets but rather display an inside seams finished with serged hem. Lower edge of sleeves consists of three buttons on front side seams. Back zipper as closure and skirt slit on lower part of dress. Dress is fully-lined sewn on center back of dress. red_dress
Chloé
1980-1989
Carol Isaac Barden
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1880
France
Christian Dior, Black Velvet and Yellow Polyester Blend Quilted Dress
Black velvet double-breasted bodice dress with thin straps and woven polyester edging around the neckline. The dress has a polyester blend quilted skirt, fully lined with yellow silk charmeuse.
Christian Dior, 1905-1957, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-682
France, United States
Christian Dior, Navy Wool Nylon Blend Abstract Floral Bodice Dress
Navy wool nylon blend long sleeve dress with abstract floral embroidered pattern on bodice.
Christian Dior, 1905-1957, Designer
1960-1969
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1073
France
Claire McCardell, Green Sports Dress
Green, tie silk, long sleeve sports dress with gray and gold printed pattern and matching fabric belt sewn at the back of the empire waistline.
Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley
1940-1949
Anonymous donor
Unknown
United States
Courrèges, Brown Wool Dress
A-Line dress in coarse wool twill, lined with acetate. The sleeve is raglan, with a should seam running from neck to sleeve opening, and joining with the bodice in a sharp angle, extending across the body above the breast line in yoke. A bright orange vinyl Courrèges logo is topstitched at center front neck. Side seams are covered with 1.875" top-stitched band of fabric punched with four orange metal snaps on each side, followed by a functional orange plastic heavy-duty zipper (14.5") running along the side seam all the way to high hip. Closure zipper runs along center back and consists of an invisible 19.5" zipper.
Courrèges Paris, André Courrèges, 1927-2016, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018-118
France
Creation Terkel de Paris, Coral Striped Knitted Dress
Broad coral and narrow ivory horizontal striped double-knit short-sleeved dress with coral picot knit edging at round neckline and faux placket and four covered buttons at center front neckline. Dress has set-in sleeves, side bust darts, and long zip closure at center back.
Creation Terkel de Paris
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1328
Canada
Creation Terkel de Paris, Yellow and Blue Knit Shift Dress
Blue wool knit princess seams dress with built-in skirt showing yellow fabric in the front as well as two front pockets with yellow knit covered button.
Creation Terkel de Paris
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1296
Canada
Crissa Linea Italiana, Beige and Navy Wool Knit Long Sleeve Dress
Beige and navy wool long sleeve dress with navy stripe details and striped wool tie on neckline.
Crissa Linea Italiana
1970-1979
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1110
Italy