Follow the Thread

Cocktail dress by Arnold Scaasi, 1980s, T&CC 1997.14.1

∼ by Jade Papa ∼

Just in time for the spring semester, we’ve uploaded a new batch of womenswear to our online collection.  These pieces, many of which have never been offered digitally, date from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s and represent only a small portion of the Textile & Costume Collection’s vast holdings of 19^th and 20^th century fashion. 

You can check out some marvelous knit pieces by Italian brand Missoni.  This three-piece knit plaid ensemble is a Design Center staff favorite:

Knit ensemble by Missoni, mid-1960s to mid-1970s, T&CC 1987.12.1a-c

Find these womenswear garments by searching for the designer’s name.  For instance, type in “Yves Saint Laurent” and you’ll find these gems:

It’s not surprising that shoulder pads feature prominently in our garments from the 1980s, as seen in these examples from Chloé, Krizia, and Holly Harp.

When browsing the collection, you might discover some lesser-known designers like Jeanne Marc of San Francisco:

Make sure to scroll through and check out the detail shots.  The collar on this Gianfranco Ferré is a fashion draping puzzle just waiting to be figured out! 

Anyway you find them, enjoy!  And remember, if you want to come in for a closer look at any of these pieces, you can always email thedesigncenter@jefferson.edu to make an appointment to see them in-person. 

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