Oscar de la Renta, Floral Velvet Chiffon Top and Brocade Skirt
Title
Oscar de la Renta, Floral Velvet Chiffon Top and Brocade Skirt
Description
Floral top with red, pink, green, and blue velvet burnout with gold thread on black chiffon. Boat neckline. Peasant sleeves. Unlined. Matching gold, red, and green brocade pleated skirt. Fixed pleat from waist to hip. A-line silhouette. Maxi length. Red, pink, green, and blue velvet appliques that match top. Side button and hook closure. Lined with black chiffon.
Creator
Oscar de la Renta, 1932-2014, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Gift from Sharon Graham
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1521
Coverage
United States
Extent
Skirt: Waist- 31", Hip- 40", Length- 38"; Top: Bust- 48", Length- 20", Sleeve length 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Small holes in skirt.
Textile
Silk Polyester blend and Wool Polyester blend
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2019.58.8
Files
Collection
Citation
Oscar de la Renta, 1932-2014, Designer, “Oscar de la Renta, Floral Velvet Chiffon Top and Brocade Skirt,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed February 27, 2021, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/496.