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The Stunning Gowns Featured In The Ebony Fashion Fair Exhibit
February 23, 2015
Tilmann Grawe (French)
Cocktail Dress, fall/winter 2003–2004 Silk moiré taffeta and satin
© International Art & Artists
Krizia (Italian)
Cocktail ensemble, fall/winter 1981-1982 Silk taffeta and satin
© International Art & Artists
Ted Lapidus (French)
2 of 2 coordinating cocktail dresses
(white), fall/winter 2000–01
Hand-painted silk faille, glass beads, plastic sequins, leather, cotton embroidery thread Lent by Johnson, LLC
Chicago History Museum, Johnson
Publishing
Angelo Marani (Italian)
Cocktail Ensemble, fall/winter 2005-2006
Fox, rabbit, mink, synthetic lace and ribbon, leather, nylon/viscose/cotton blend denim © International Art & Artists
Fausto Sarli (Italian)
Cocktail Ensemble, fall/winter 1999-2000 Silk chiffon and glass beads
© International Art & Artists
Jean-Louis Scherrer (French)
Cocktail ensemble, fall/winter 1989–90
Silk and metallic thread jacquard, glass beads and rhinestones, metallic fringe, plastic sequins Lent by Johnson Publishing Company, LLC
Johnson Publishing
Jean-Louis Scherrer (French)
Cocktail Ensemble, fall/winter 2000-2001 Fox, goat, mink, Persian lamb, leather
© International Art & Artists
Emanuel Ungaro (French)
Evening Dress, fall/winter 1987-1988 Silk satin and taffeta
© International Art & Artists
Emanuel Ungaro (French)
Bridal Gown, fall/winter 1996-1997
Cotton/synthetic blend lace, embroidered silk, plastic ‘pearl’ beads and sequins, glass beads © International Art & Artists
Valentino (Italian)
Evening ensemble, fall/winter 1974–75 Silk chiffon, ostrich feathers
Lent by Johnson Publishing Company, LLC
Chicago History Museum, Johnson Publishing
Pierre Balmain (French)
Cocktail Dress and Stole, fall/winter 1988-1989
Silk chiffon
© International Art & Artists
Marc Bohan (French) for Christian Dior
Evening Ensemble, fall/winter 1968-1969
Wool, plastic sequins, glass and plastic beads, metallic thread © International Art & Artists
Givenchy (French) by Alexander McQueen
Evening Ensemble, fall/winter 1997-1998 Synthetic raffia mounted on silk gauze
© International Art & Artists
Eunice Johnson
Eunice Johnson
Eunice Johnson
Anna Sui
(United States)
Day ensemble
Ready-to-wear, ca. 2001
Wool blend, plastic sequins, and beading
Vivienne Westwood
(United Kingdom)
Pant ensemble and coat
Ready-to-wear, ca. 1990–2000
Wool and faux fur
Roberto Cavalli
(Italy)
Dress
Ready-to-wear, ca. 1990–2000
Hand-painted suede and fowl feathers
Richard Tyler
(Australia/United States)
Evening ensemble
Ready-to-wear, ca. 2000–10
Synthetic knit
Geoffrey Beene
(United States)
Evening dress
Ready-to-wear, ca. 1982–90
Wool jersey, silk inserts, and silk binding
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