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

Citation

Oscar de la Renta, 1932-2014, Designer, “Oscar de la Renta, Floral Velvet Chiffon Top and Brocade Skirt,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed June 30, 2022, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/496.

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