André Laug, Taupe Wool Suit Jacket and Skirt
Taupe double-faced wool suit jacket and skirt. Jacket is single-breasted with patch pockets and notched lapel. No closure at front. Two-button cuffs. Matching knee-length skirt with a straight silhouette, pin-tucks at waist front and darts at waist back. Zip closure at center back. Slit at back reveals same wool attached to lining. Fully lined.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jerry Ann and Victor Costa
HCC_FA_2018_P2-472
Italy
André Laug, Blue Wool Jacket and Skirt
Matching blue double-faced wool jacket and skirt. Jacket is single-breasted with three button closure and black velvet trim at the lapel and decorative pocket flaps. Skirt has a straight silhouette in four panels. Midi length. Pin tucks at waist front and darts at waist back. Zipper at center back. Fully lined.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jerry Ann and Victor Costa
HCC_FA_2018_P2-517
Italy
André Laug, Gray and Antique Ivory Silk Dress
Grey and antique ivory alternating wide striped silk jacquard shift dress layered over knife pleated skirt of same fabric, bracelet length sleeves with two short darts at sleeve cap, shift is mid-thigh length with inverted box pleats at front shoulder dart position and open patch pockets two stripes wide and matched to shift stripes, back shoulder darts are stitched at juncture of stripes and therefore not noticeable, shift is fully lined in white, skirt is attached to a silk layer which hangs loose from the neck and armhole lines, there are two zippers, the inner zipper is nylon and the outer zipper has very fine metal teeth, one hook serves both zips, shoulder pads include tape and snap bra strap holders
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from F. Scott Williams
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1501
Italy
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
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 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
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
Geoffrey Beene, Black and White Houndstooth Dress
Black and white houndstooth-patterned dress.
Geoffrey Beene, 1924-2004, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018-280
United States
Galanos, Emerald Green Wool Crepe Dress
Emerald green wool crepe tunic dress lined in emerald green silk charmeuse. Front is asymmetrical with an overlapping panel held along center front by three oversized black acrylic buttons set in stitched buttonholes, and two fabric-covered snaps preventing the panel from sagging. Front bodice is divided by one princess seam opening via a 21" invisible zipper running from hip to shoulder seam. Neck is held in place by three hooks and loops hidden under the overlapping panel. Sleeves are one-piece with 5" invisible zipper closing the cuff tightly. Back panel is devoid of any shaping. All inside edges are encased in 1/8" Hong Kong finish in emerald chiffon.
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-379
United States
Galanos, Black Metallic Thread Brocade Skirt Suit
Jacket- Chelsea collar in black silk satin. Four buttons at center front. Shoulder pads. Piped edges. Pin-tuck pleated back. Fully lined. Neiman Marcus tag. Skirt- Asymmetrical pleated flap partially attached to front of knee length pencil skirt. Side zip.
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1664
United States
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
Mary McFadden Couture, Blue Silk Plissé Dress
Blue, silk plissé pleated evening dress with beaded sleeves.
Mary McFadden, 1938-, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Jule Smith
HCC_FA_2018-71
United States
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
Neiman Marcus, Men's Black Velvet Slippers
Men's black velvet laceless slippers with gold beaded embellishment on top and red, quilted satin lining. Slipper tongue has red leather lining and heel is 5/8" H.
Neiman Marcus
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2157
United Kingdom
Priscilla Kidder, Pink Silk Moire Taffeta White House Wedding Bridesmaid Dress
Pink silk moire taffeta short sleeved A-line bridesmaid dress with 1.25" bias covered cording at neckline, hem, and sleeves; princess line seams from the bust to the hem, empire seam across the back where the center seam zipper is concealed by a 9 covered button overlap with hook closures at the cross seam and neck; the side seam Neiman Marcus label is embroidered in gold thread . The dress was worn by bridesmaid, Betty Beale, at the White House wedding of Lyndon B. Johnson's daughter, Luci Baines on Aug. 6, 1966. The hem is embroidered in cream with "Gown by Priscilla of Boston for the White House Wedding of Luci Baines Johnson on the 6th day of August 1966 Betty Beal."
Priscilla of Boston/Priscilla Kidder, 1916-2003, Designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2019_P2-2544
United States