Karl Lagerfeld
Cocktail Ensemble

DesignerFrench, born Germany, 1933–2019
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Cocktail Ensemble
Datec. 1987
PlaceFrance
MediumSilk velvet and taffeta
DimensionsDress: 42 × 43 in. (106.7 × 109.2 cm)
Other (.B, bow): 48 × 1 1/2 in. (121.9 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lynn Wyatt
Object number93.4.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceLynn Wyatt, Houston; given to MFAH, 1993.
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No label--possibly removed by donor

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.A & .B
Marc Bohan
1990–1995
Wool gabardine, silk charmeuse, silk velvet, silk chiffon, silk taffeta, and metal
99.620.A,.B,.C
Dress
Valentino
1998
Silk velvet, silk chiffon, embroidery, silk organza, and lace feathers
2000.527
Evening Dress
Valentino
1970–1980
Silk velvet and taffeta
92.526
Cocktail Dress
Yves Saint Laurent
1981
Silk taffeta
96.942
Ball Gown
Bill Blass
1980–1989
Velvet and taffeta
97.483.A,.B
"Eyelash" Evening Gown and Stole (style #5410)
Carolina Herrera
1985
Silk taffeta and velvet
92.305.A,.B
Short Evening Dress
Carrie Munn
c. 1953–1955
Organza, silk taffeta, silk ribbons, and fabric flowers
91.1716
Ensemble
Hubert de Givenchy
1980–1984
Taffeta, silk, nylon, plastic, and metal
99.617.A,.B
Dress
Zoë Fontana
1950–1959
Silk twill, acetate taffeta, and silk organza
2000.763
Conservation image
James Galanos
c. 1953
Taffeta
96.956.A,.B
Ensemble (no. 28136)
Karl Lagerfeld
1985–1989
Velvet, silk chiffon, silk satin, beads, sequins, and plastic
98.650.A-.D
Ensemble
Geoffrey Beene
1980–1989
China silk, silk gauze, taffeta, mylar lace, ribbon, and plastic
95.511.A,.B