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.
Creator
Courrèges Paris, André Courrèges, 1927-2016, Designer
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Gift from Jorge Guillen
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-118
Coverage
France
Extent
Bust: 34.5" Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. All closures are intact. The Sakowitz label indicates this piece was purchased from the store in Houston, Texas.
Diane Freis, Multi-Colored Animal Print Polyester Skirt And Blouse
Description
Multi-colored animal print wide sleeve polyester blend blouson top with layered ruffle v-neckline and pleated waist tie. There is also a patterned pleated mid-length skirt.
Creator
Diane Freis, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1001
Coverage
Hong Kong, United States
Extent
Unable to measure due to nature of design and the loss of elasticity in waistband
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.
Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, silk organza with animal print in bronze on black with black velvet bodice full length evening gown
Description
Silk organza evening gown with black velvet bodice; sleeves and skirt of silk organza with animal print in bronze on black with sparkles and metallic stripe and flower detail at waist.
Creator
Givenchy Boutique, Hubert de Givenchy, 1927-2018, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-231
Coverage
France
Extent
Bust: 33" Waist: 24"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Back zipper is starting to come off dress and flower detail on waist is slightly misshapen.
Orange tweed with multi-colored silk button down jacket with floral silk print on collar and pockets. There is also a matching skirt with floral silk print on waist and hem. Both are fully lined with orange polyester charmeuse.
Donor note: Self fabric fringed orange, brown, gold and green silk evening shrug with brown velvet tubular sleeve fringe. Coordinating glass bead bib necklace with fringe and flower design in matching colors.
Rust orange velvet dress with fur trim on sleeves and skirt hem. Flower embroidery on right side of the bodice.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-520
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 39.25"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Slight discoloration at shoulders and sleeves. Modesty triangle piece in front looks to have been a later addition due to its unfinished edges and haphazard stitching.
Donor note: Traditional Algerian long caftan dress of orange jacquard synthetic textile with purple, green, white and black embroidery and black fringe on yoke, sleeve, front, and hem.
Purple pebble silk kimono printed with white medallions containing predominantly orange floral patterns connected with blue and white serpentine ribbon and bows patterns; rose silk lining; padding at hem and sleeve ends; handstitched and purple belt.
Orange pebble silk kimono with embroidered pines and mountains; water and sails; and multi-coloured phoenix on the back.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Contributor
Gift From Carol Lane Saber
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_PT3-1731
Coverage
Japan
Extent
50" x 63"
Curator Notes
Good condition. This kimono is a part of a larger collection acquired by the donor on one of her many trips to Japan, studying Japanese textile processes and techniques.