Suit of variegated ivory and gray novelty weave with horizontal ribs with subtle silvery metallic threads. A) Jacket. Hip length, with long sleeves and center front opening with 4 circular black velvet and self buttons and three covered snaps. Small lapels faced with black velvet. Two faux pocket flaps at hips, with angled double-curve edge bordered in black velvet. Cuffs with black velvet lining (for turning back?). Princess seaming. Slightly flaring from waist to hips. Lined in black silk(?) and with black velvet facing along inside of opening. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta / Pink Label" B) Skirt of same fabric. Knee-length, slightly A-line, with center back kick pleat. 1" waistband with center back zipper and hook-and-bar and hook-and-eye fasteners. Lined in gray crepe. Designer's label at center back waistband: "Oscar de la Renta / Pink Label".

Skirt of black wool. Calf-length full skirt is gathered into 1" velvet waistband. The bottom one-third of skirt embellished with velvet and bead trim. Lined in black silk, and with center back zipper. Designer's label: "Oscar de la Renta"

a) Dress of black silk net with embroidery and bead embellishment; embroidered from bust to hem with tightly pleated silk circles outlined with black bugle beads; wide round neckline; skirt flares to knee-length hem; bracelet-length sleeves have a vent with a hook and eye closure; CB zip closure; keyhole back with hook and eye at neckline. b) Petticoat of black net with ruffle at hip; CB zip closure.

Evening dress of black velvet, silk, net and tulle.

Coat of multi-colored 1930s Russian Constructivist print; wrap waist with tie; wide matched collar lined with same pattern silk; 3/4 length with back vent. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham

Coat of striped open knit bias tape or ribbon in yellow, red, blue, green, orange, and brown with black on the inside; unlined; floor length; notched collar; no closure.

Coat of dark brown stretch pleather or faux leather; double-breasted with notched collar and back waist detail.

Dress of peach or light pink silk velvet over-printed or screen printed with 24 carat gold leaf in floral and scroll designs; spaghetti strap ties; side slit; gold silk lining. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham

Coat of heavy thick black wool.

Blouse of black lace, sequins and velvet. Round neckline; sleeves and upper bodice of lace with floral patterned embroidery with sequins. Velvet over bust and lower bodice; black embroidery and sequins over bust. Waist darts. Center back zipper; keyhole at center back of bodice closes with button at neckline; velvet lined with black silk. Handwritten couture number on designer label: 8683 #2

Coat of green wool.

Pantsuit of brown wool.

Shoes: Pumps of pebbled greenish grey and black leather with 5" spiked heel and 1" platform at toe section; 2 straps at ankle and 1 strap at arch; black leather has tiny snake-like texture with grey eye-shaped design; black enameled platform and heel. Size 35 1/2

Lace-up ballet slippers of mauve peau de soie. Corded mauve suede laces; grommet holes. Slightly pointed toe; flat heel. Mauve leather insoles. C) Original shoe box of brown leather-textured plastic with black leather strap and silver buckle. D, E) Shoe bags of twill fabric with black drawstring ties.

A) Cardigan sweater of wool with dark muted burgundy, blue, teal, green and black geometrical floral pattern; long sleeve; B) Flare skirt of purple jersey knit; pleats at waist band; mid-calf length. Designer Label: Missoni / Made in Italy

Kimono and obi. a) Kimono of purple wool; ikat weave with white lines. Short sleeves; casual style. b) Obi of gold cotton duck with seven thin white stripes running horizontally along one edge.

Vest of red cotton pique with embroidered daisies; beaded metal buttons; notched collar; front pockets; tie back. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham

a) Evening gown of red ribbed moire satin and ribbon trimmed ruffles. Strapless, fitted bodice of ribbed satin has a moire taffeta grain finish; skirt is composed of center seamed, S-curving, horizontal ruffles which gradually get larger from waist to hem of full-length skirt; ruffles of dark red transparent, stiff fabric trimmed in 1/8" bright red ribbon; fully lined in red silk, with red silk underskirt with a 2" supporting hem. b) Sash of self ruffle, Length: 68".

a) Cardigan-style jacket of silver lace with silver beads and sequins embroidered in a floral motif; tan silk lining; scoop neckline; hook and eye at CF neckline; long sleeves; scalloped hem and hem of sleeves; b) top of silver lace with silver beads and sequins in a floral motif; scoop neckline; sleeveless; CB zipper; scalloped hem; tan silk lining

Dress of ivory and black silk chiffon. Dress has slightly varying sizes of ivory ovals on a minimal black background. Rose of self fabric on left side waist has gathered fabric extending outward and across the back, narrowing as it reaches the back, left side seam. Left side of waist. Sleeveless v-neck bodice.This line forms a sleeveless V-neck which gathered and pleated fabric make up the other side of the bodice. Gathered fabric drapes down the skirt from the lower portion of the rose. Full-length, Dress has a slimming silhouette from the waist, lined in white silk ; side zip and hook&eye closure; lined in white silk and 1 layer of ivory silk chiffon. Label: Carmen Marc Valvo. Donated by Mercedes Bass

Dress of pink silk with tiny black polka dots.

Shirt of white rayon with beaded and sequined round buttons CF; long sleeves; pointed collar. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham

Sweater of knitted taupe silk tape.

Skirt suit of black wool.