Halston, 1932-1990 (designer); I. Magnin & Co. (distributor)
circa 1976
Worn by donor, née Lynne Walker (born 1928, married July 19, 1969 to Leo Durocher). Worn with silver sandals, diamond and pearl jewelry, and fur wrap to the Chicago Lyric Opera opening in 1976 and the Big Brothers Charity Ball at the Casino Club,...
Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927- (designer); Marshall Field & Company (distributor)
1967
Ensemble purchased from Marshall Field & Co. Worn with headdress (1986.566.1c). The dress was shown in the St. Luke's fashion show September 27, 1967. Wearer is anonymous.
In the late 1950s, James created a limited number of designs for Albrecht Furs using a faux fur called Borgana, which was supplied and marketed by the company. Although James liked to experiment with manmade materials for the interiors of his...