Three Designer Evening Ensembles

THE FIRST (first ensemble)
Cropped wrap-front blouse in black silk habotai with rhinestone trim throughout edges; sequin and bead embellishment at back. Collarless, V neckline. Dolman three-quarter length sleeves. Long ties at waist for wrap closure at front. Fully lined.
Label: Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle
Size Label: N/A
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16“
Chest: 34“
Waist: 30“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 19“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 24.5“

THE SECOND
Tulip wrap-front skirt in black silk charmeuse. Stitched-down pleats at waist. Snap closure and hook-and-eye closures at front. Fully lined in black silk chiffon.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 26“
Hips: 48“
Length (side waist band to hem): 41"

THE THIRD (second ensemble)
Blouse in gold-tone jacquard lamé. Round neckline. Dolman-style raglan sleeve with brown fur trim at cuffs. Gathers around neckline and waist; elasticated shirred waistband. Button-and-loop closures at back neckline. Fully lined in brown silk organza.
Label: Valentino NIGHT
Size Label: 10
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 40“
Waist: 27-40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.5“

THE FOURTH
Palazzo pant in gold-tone jacquard lamé. Elasticated waistband. Two welt pockets at front with decorative black buttons. Unlined. No closures.
Label: Adolfo
Size Label: N/A
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 24-36“
Hips: 42“
Length (side waist band to hem): 42“
Inseam: 28.5“

THE FIFTH (third ensemble)
Evening blouse in black chiffon shot with gold-tone metallic threads. Black velvet trim around neckline and cuffs. Collarless with slit at front neckline; extended ties at neckline. Button and loop closures at cuffs. Unlined.
Label: Givenchy
Size Label: N/A
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17“
Chest: 38“
Waist: 37“
Hips: 41“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34“

THE SIXTH
A-line maxi skirt in black viscose velvet and black taffeta. Pleated taffeta section below knees with pleated ruffle trim throughout. Zipper and hook-and-eye closures at side waist. Unlined.
Label: Givenchy
Size Label: 42
Date: 1970's-1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 28“
Hips: 46“
Length (side waist band to hem): 40.5“

From the Private Collection of Merle Reskin

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST (first ensemble)
The overall condition is good to very good. Small hole at underarm. A few missing beads to trim at hemline.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good. Snap and hook-and-eye closures have been moved slightly to make waist smaller.

THE THIRD (second ensemble)
The overall condition is very good. Loose threads/thread pulls throughout exterior fabric.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good. Light signs of age and wear.

THE FIFTH (third ensemble)
The overall condition is very good. Buttons at cuffs have been moved slightly to make cuffs smaller. A few minor thread pulls/snags throughout.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is very good. Little to no signs of wear.

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Three Designer Evening Ensembles

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