Chloé, Black Polyester and Gold Beaded Evening Gown
Black polyester evening gown with gold beading embroidery on bodice, shoulder, and cuffs. Cuffs has three side black covered buttons. Back consists of keyhole opening. Closures on back bodice with hook and eye and invisible zipper mid-way starting from the end of the beaded embroidery design. Fully-lined.
Chloé
1990-1999
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1824
France
Christian Dior Boutique Paris, Aubergine Wool Jersey Vest and Skirt
Aubergine wool jersey vest bodice with three ruched front buttons. Matching tiered skirt with lace hemline. Waistline consist of 1" elastic waistband. Skirt lining is separated, attached on side seams. Zipper on side seams of skirt lining for better fit.
Christian Dior, 1905-1957, Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Julia Frankel
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1696
France
Neiman Marcus, White Beaded Coin Purse
White beaded Neiman Marcus evening coin purse with gold tone filigree faux closure balls; actual closure accomplished with interior ball clasp.
Neiman Marcus
1950-1959
Gift from Anne Bunting
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1949
France
Chanel Boutique, Blue Wool Skirt Suit Set
Blue wool jacket with bal collar and Chanel front zipper as closure. Jacket has multicolored thread and circle wool felted fabric embroidery on center front bodice as well as red zigzag thread embroidery on sleeves, collar and jacket hemline. There are two front pockets and silver chain sewn on hem, inside the jacket. Jacket has matching blue wool pleated skirt with back zipper and hook and eye as closure. Jacket and skirt are both fully-lined with blue, silk fabric.
Coco Chanel, 1883-1971, Founder and Designer;
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Creative Director and Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1819
France
Karl Lagerfeld, Black Viscose Skirt Suit Set
Black viscose single-breasted panel jacket with wide notched lapel and eight front buttons as closure. Jacket is fitted and sewn on sixteen panels. Sleeves has three button closures while front sleeves is slightly longer and angled than the back sleeves. Front bodice of jacket has gold and white floral beads. Skirt has two front and back darts as well as back zipper closure. Skirt suit is fully-lined with finished hem.
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1796
France
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
Ted Lapidus, Midnight Blue Panne Velvet Dress and Shrug
Dress: Floor length. Column silhouette. Spaghetti Strap. Reference bustier. Sweetheart neckline. Petersham ribbon at inside waist. Center back zip and hook. 17" slit at center back. Clear and blue beading at center bust in diamond shape. Fully lined.
Shrug: Clear and blue beaded band collar that closes at base with one hook. Open sleeves. Clear and blue beaded cuffs with self-covered closure buttons. Split open back. Slight shoulder pads. Unlined.
Ted Lapidus, 1929-2008, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1491
France
Christian Lacroix, Purple Cotton Blend Suit Jacket
Purple polka dot pebble weave jacket with red rose and black stem random pattern. Partial front separating zipper (stops at hip). Square neckline. Short sleeve. Silk lining.
Christian Lacroix, 1951-, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1569
France
Christian Dior Boutique Paris, Tan Wool Sweater and Skirt Ensemble
Tan, wool sweater with ribbon design on collar and front of bodice with matching silk leaf print pleated skirt with velvet hem.
Christian Dior, 1905-1957, Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Julia Frankel
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1718
France
Courrèges, Creme and Gray Wool Mini-Dress
Creme and gray wool mini-dress with peter pan collar and gray, wool belt on waistline.
André Courrèges, 1923-2016, Designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1453
France