Helmut Lang, Nude Viscose Asymmetrical Top
Asymmetrical hip-length sleeveless top in nude viscose challis and nude goat leather accent. Deep V neck opening with goat skin left shoulder accent. Waist is adorned with drape that runs over the right shoulder. The garment is devoid of closure but is entirely lined in a silk/spandex charmeuse.
Helmut Lang, 1956-, Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Alex Chapman
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1727
China
Jacqueline de Ribes, Black and White Silk Chiffon and Viscose Velvet Dress
Deep V-neck bordered with broad (4.75") black viscose velvet bands overlapping below the breast line and running around the body at waist and center back neck. Bodice consists of micro-leopard print silk chiffon ("mousseline") lined with flesh color chiffon tank, and dolmen sleeves set directly into the velvet bands. Sleeve cuffs close tightly around the wrist in 5" black metal zipper covered in a flap. Closures consist of fabric-covered snaps running along with the velvet band and center-front slit running 6.5" below the velvet band. Silk chiffon skirting gather is set directly into the velvet band and is made of three plies of the same micro-print for opacity purposes. Vertical pockets are sewn along side seam into silk skirting.
Jacqueline de Ribes, 1929-, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-426
France
Jean Colonna, Gray Viscose Jersey Slip Dress
Gray midi-length stretch jersey slip dress. Fitted/Bodycon. V-neck front and back trimmed with black lace. Bust darts. Exposed serger waist darts at front and back. Sleeveless. Armholes have serged finishing. Hem is combination of layered black lace, grey polyester satin, black mesh and silver sequins. Raw hem. Unlined
Jean Colonna, 1955- , Designer
2010-2019
Gift from Alex Chapman
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1679
Italy
Jil Sander, Brown Rayon Suit Jacket and Pants
Brown rayon single-breasted suit jacket and pants with brown and black front bodice closure. Jacket has decorative darts on bodice front, upper welt pockets, and lower flap pockets. Fully-lined with three button closures. Pants are flat front and unlined.
Jil Sander, 1943- , Designer
2000-2009
Gift from Carol Isaac Barden
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1050
Italy
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
Louis Féraud, Purple Skirt Suit Set
Wool suit jacket and skirt. Purple, silk polyester blouse with long sleeves and ruffle.
Louis Féraud, 1920-1999, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Estate of Waller Straley
HCC_FA_2018-210
West Germany
Louis Féraud, Red Wool Double-Breasted Blazer Skirt Suit
Red wool double-breasted blazer with custom gold and resin buttons, fully lined with red viscose. There is also a red wool pencil skirt, fully lined with red viscose.
Louis Féraud, 1920-1999, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-712
Germany, France
Marcel Marongiu, Black Wool Blend Ensemble
Black wool blend button down jacket with pockets and asymmetrical chinese collar. Jacket is fully lined with black acetate and viscose blend. There is also a black wool blend wrap style skirt with an 18" off-centered slit.
Marcel Marongiu, 1963-, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Alexander Chapman
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-1271
France