http://collections.mfa.org/collections/419373/objects/rdfTFA.Fashionable Dresshttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1143508/resize%3Aformat%3Dfullhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1143508/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull"Colin Maillard" ensembleSpring 1987Christian LacroixDress: silk plain weave with embroidery; silk lace; tulle; silk plain weave; silk satin weaveHat: braided straw; silk plain weaveShoes: silk satin; plastic; leatherBelt: silk plain weave; leather; metalShort gray silk dress with black embroidered skirt, white ruffled bodice, and black satin straps. Interior has many layers of tulle petticoats and silk lining. Oversized straw hat with square crown and wide brim with pink silk rose with green petals.Black evening pumps with silk satin ribbon crisscrossing the vamp and long black ribbons that wrap around the ankle and up the leg.Chartreuse green silk belt with large trapezoidal stationary buckle and three holes to tighten. Metal hook closure. Lined with white leather.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/547824/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961833/resize%3Aformat%3DfullCourt dressabout 1830Silk satin, embroidered with metallic threadsWhite silk satin embroidered with plain and textured flat gilt wire, sprigs overall, flowers and wheat on sleeves and at skirt base, three dimensional flowers and wheat kernels over wire and net foundations. Wide round neckline; welted fiddle back, shoulder seams. Large puff sleeves. Skirt fullness pleated in front, gathered in back. White cotton muslin lining, boning center front bodice seam, eased fullness at side seams. Hook-and-eye closure at back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/120381/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/990410/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressabout 1805Cotton plain weave embroidered with cottonWhite cotton empire-style dress with drawstring neckline, puffed sleeves with white satin ribbon tie; trained skirt. White cotton floral embroidery. Worn by Sarah Bowdoin (1761-1826), wife of Hon. James Bowdoin (1752-1811), U.S. Minister to Spain and Associate Minister to France, ca. 1801-1809.Condition: Good. A few brown spots, concentrated mainly at back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/127098/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1440619/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDressSpring/Summer 2010Alexander McQueen CBESilk plain weave digitally printed, embroidered with enamel plaquesSnakeskin print silk dress from Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2010 "Plato's Atlantis" Collection. Kaleidoscope print in shades of blue, internal pannier struts which support hip bands applied with graduated blue enamel plaques which finish in points at the front hem, floating 'sack-back' panels to the back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/611860/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1155003/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dressSummer 1939Elsa SchiaparelliSilk twill weave and silk plain weave (moire)Pink and black evening gown with striped moiré bodice, wide shoulder straps, and square neckline. Long straight black skirt with slit on right side. Black zipper closure on right side and one interior label: "ETE 1939/Schiaparelli/21. Place Vendome Paris."Pink and black striped moiré overskirt with large bustle as center back. Two hook and eyes at center back and zipper on right side.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/547799/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1824884/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening Dress1956Christian DiorSilk plain weave (taffeta) with warp printWarp printed silk with stole, rose pattern on white ground, strapless. Small red ribbon bow (for Legion d'Honneur) at left top edge of bodice.Courtesy Christian Dior Couturehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/584109/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1561285/resize%3Aformat%3DfullKnotted jacket and trousers, high top shoesAutumn/Winter 2013–2014Rei KawakuboPolyester twill; cupra plain weaveBlack and white polyester twill check single breasted jacket with large self-fabric rosettes on front, back and left sleeve and pants with large self-fabric rosettes at right kneehttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/665582/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961838/resize%3Aformat%3DfullReception or dinner dressabout 1883Charles Frederick WorthSilk damask, satin, and plain weave (taffeta), trimmed with glass beads and metallic yarn gimp, with silk fringe and machine-made laceDark purplish red silk with tulip figure; bodice with long V in lower center front, elbow-length sleeves, peplum tabs lower center back, neck and sleeves trimmed with ruffles and lace, front and sleeves trimmed with repeat of cone motif in dark colored beads and metal braid; skirt center front panel of red ribbed silk with same embroidery as bodice and red silk and colored bead fringe; most of fullness of skirt and soft pleats and puff center back, train edged with dark red silk pleated ruffle.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/443749/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1224419/resize%3Aformat%3Dfull"Wave" dress2011Isabel ToledoSilk plain weave (taffeta)Woman's floor-length evening gown made of eggplant silk paper taffeta ruched into multiple, asymmetrical puffed tiers. Small squared yoke neckline of embroidered silk, with narrow shoulder straps.© Isabel Toledohttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/557807/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/821973/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's Day Ensembleabout 1906Wool twill (broadcloth), silk twill, soutache braid, silk tassles, and boningA pinkish red wool broadcloth dress and matching long jacket, made by the donor, (a) dress made essentially on "princesse" lines with flare and slight train at back, hooked down side back, very snugly fitted at waist with aplique panels on side of waist, fullness of bodice caught in soft unpressed pleats, short sleeves with long undersleeves, square cut neck with bobbin applique lace chemisette with high boned, standing collar; (b) a loose long hanging jacket with elbow length dolman sleeves, hooked at top center front, lower edges of front curved, jacket lined with white satin, interlined in upper part and sleeves and all edges finished with matching silk ball fring; entire outfit trimmed with silk braid, two toned pinkish-red arranged in stylized floral and palmette motives.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/583705/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1199436/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dress1927House of ChéruitSilk plain weave (chiffon); sequinsBlack long sleeve evening dress with deep v-neckline, patterned with black sequins.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/530323/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1188566/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dress1976Gnyuki TorimaruSilk (Microscopic Fiber ID confirmation)Ivory knit draped dress with halter neck and deep cowl drape in the back, slit in the front, extra long train which doubles up to form hood from the back.Interior label reads:"Yuki London"Copyright of Gnyuki Torimaru.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/549264/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1087776/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's dress: Horizon Blue DressFall 1994Isaac MizrahiWool (mohair) plain weave and silk satin, embroidered with sequinsLight blue short strapless dress with light blue sequined bodice with a satin ribbon waistband with a bow at the center front. Light blue plain weave mohair skirt. On hook and eye closure and two overlapping zippers at center back. Lined in light blue silk satin with a white woven interior label with black lettering “Isaac Mizrahi" at center back.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/519961/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1091959/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening coat1910–20Jean-Charles WorthSilk velvet; silk satin collar, cuffs, and liningCoral pink velvet evening coat with cream silk satin collar and cuffs, coral pink silk satin lining. Loose kimono shape gathered in back and secured with pink corded velvet rosette; rosette also at front opening. Label: "Worth", couture stamp (on reverse) no. 24061.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/128089/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961861/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1966Geoffrey BeeneWool knit with rhinestonesBlack wool jersey dress studded with rhinestones. Labeled "Geoffrey Beene"Reproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/407813/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/975999/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressabout 1865Mme. RogerSilk plain weave (faille) and satin, trimmed with silk satin ribbon, net, and silk laceDress in two parts with separate belt. Ribbed silk widely striped pink and white; short bodice with low-cut sloping neck; full skirt, slight train in back, trimmed with panels of white ribbed silk, points of white satin and white silk lace, separate folded white satin belt with ribbed white silk lappets and pink satin.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/446438/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1136558/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dress1999John GallianoSilk knit; silk embroidery; tulle; plasticForm-fitting evening dress made of dark purple silk knit, embroidered with pink and purple flowers around the scoop neckline, with sheer silk tulle back panel embroidered with hummingbird and floral design. Hummingbird embroidered on lower center-right side of dress. Slight train in back. Zipper and clear plastic snaps on right side. One interior label: John/Galliano/Paris."http://collections.mfa.org/objects/536925/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1143509/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's evening dressSpring/Summer 2005Olivier TheyskensSilk plain weave, feahersStrapless evening gown of black silk gazar with a sheath bodice and full skirt covered with black, light blue, and white tinted feathers, extending into a long train at back. Three layers of zippers at center back. Interior bodice (stamped 2101-30) and four tiered petticoat.Black stiff, supportive underskirt.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/547825/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/961834/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's formal dressAbout 1735; dress restyled about 1770Silk satin with supplementary discontinuous silk and metal-wrapped patterning weftsFormal dress. White silk satin brocaded with polychrome silks and gilt yarns in chinoiserie motifs. Robe: square neckline, white net panels at front line interlaced with white plush cording and polychrome silks and gilt flowers and tassels, sack (Watteau) back; short fitted sleeves with fullness gathered at back of shoulder seam, double asymmetrical trimmed ruffles; V-front waistline; skirt with panier-accomodating fullness. Tie-on apron skirt and stomacher trimmed as robe front line with scalloped ruffle.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/624112/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1074508/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's suit (jacket, blouse, skirt)1955–60Gabrielle "Coco" ChanelWool twill, lined with printed cotton plain weave, metal buttonsShort black boucle jacket with rounded collar and six gray/black and gold buttons and button holes down the center front. There is also a button on flap pockets on each side of the lower part of the jacket and two at each cuff. Buttons have a lion's head on them (representative of Chanel's astrological sign--Leo). Two side seams and a seam at the center of each shoulder that runs the length of the jacket. Long sleeves are set in with a slight curvature. Pockets and sleeves are lined in black plain weave silk. Jacket interior is lined with silk crepe and patterned with red, tan, black, gray and off-white stripes of varying widths (this matches the pattern on the corresponding blouse). Gold colored metal chain sewn in along hem. Woven white label with black letters at center reads "Chanel." Twill tape under label: "48038."Black boucle skirt with a slight flare. Seams at sides and down center front and back. Three hook closures and 7.5" zipper at left side. Interior is lined in black plain weave silk with an 8" slit at the center front and back. Vertically placed woven label reads "Chanel" with a twill tape underneath with the numbers "48039."Silk crepe short sleeve blouse patterned with red, off-white, tan, black and gray stripes of varying widths which matches the lining of the corresponding jacket. Standing collar with a bow at the center. Short sleeves are set in. Closures run along center back with three snaps at the collar and eight mother-of-pearl buttons attached to an off-white silk band and nine button holes covered by the blouse's patterned fabric.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/518910/rdfhttp://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/925430/resize%3Aformat%3DfullWoman's two-piece day dressearly 1850sSilk jacquard weaveWoman's dress with skirt of blue silk ground (in diamond weft-float design) with all-over black floral pattern and bodice of blue and black silk, jacquard-woven in a floral pattern, trimmed with ribbon and black silk fringe at front opening and hem.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/421155/rdf