Ensemble of navy virgin wool: a) Jacket of navy wool crepe with a long cut-in-one collar lapel with concealed double-breasted button closure; on seam pockets; long sleeves with single button closure at wrists; shoulder pads; lined in dark blue polyester. b) Trousers of navy wool crepe with front pleats; welt side pockets; pants taper to full-length; darts at back; 1 1/4" waistband with belt loops and concealed closure at front. c) Collar (detachable) of dark blue faux fox interspersed with horsehair; collar is backed on dark blue quilted satin; leather strap ties at front; collar fits perfectly over jacket collar-lapel. The Armani Collezioni label launched in 1997.
Pantsuit of pink stretch wool: a) Jacket of pink stretch wool with long rounded lapel trimmed in pink silk charmeus; lapel has a creased fold that meets where the scoop neckline of the shell is; double breasted closure with pearl and rhinestone buttons; princess seams; long sleeves; padded shoulders; two button closure; lined in pink silk. b) Shell of pink silk; sleeveless with scoop neckline; pull-over. c) Pants of woven pink fabric; Straight, full-length leg; zip fly and hook and clip at waistline; front darts.
Trousers of blond beige silk twill front is softly pleated with inset pockets lined in satin; shaped waistband slightly curves down at front with two button closure at the left side pocket; slightly tapered; full-length; center crease.
Combination of peach, pink silk crepe with floral lace trim in pale gold at top and trimming leg openings; vertical pleats trim the center-front; insertion above bust of white tulle embroidered with three floral sprays; tiny silk flower corsage at left bust; satin ribbon straps.
Dress of bright red silk chiffon over a layer of bright brown silk satin; sleeveless with deep-V neckline; hemline is twisted in the back and front showing the contrast of the fabrics.
Jacket of fuchsia, yellow, purple, and dark blue pieced felt with decorative seamed stitches; patches throughout have a sewing theme; kimono sleeves with attached shoulder pads; shawl collar; seams are decorated with a wide band of patterned cotton.
Cardigan of red, bright red, and dark grey wool knit woven in an oversized houndstooth design; deep-V neckline; single button closure; long sleeves with wide, padded shoulders; princess seams give a carrot shape; below-hip length; lined in black acetate with red piping between the lining and the facing.
Shirtwaist of white cotton with open-work and embroidery; standing band collar; yoke and center-front panel of vertical bands; open-work leaves and embroidered flowers; extension cap over long sleeves of same open-work; front bodice left and right features embroidery of grape vines in a full raised satin stitch of white cotton threads; long sleeves are fitted with pin pleats and open-work bands at forearms; blouse is gathered into waistband; button back closure; skirted hem.
a) Jacket of chartreuse stretch wool with draped round collar; concealed button closure down front; princess seams and front darts; long sleeves with button vent; topstitch trim; left collar has fabric flower of same blouse fabric "Dior Rose". b) Pants of maroon wool crepe; zip back closure; straight leg and full-length. c) Shell blouse of maroon and chartreuse silk in an abstract print; scoop neckline with center slit; sleeveless; pull-over.
Jacket of bright turquoise woven linen with V-neckline; no collar and long sleeves; single button closure; opening has a crescent hem at center-front; jacket is accented with stitched bands of flat cord at front yoke, shoulder, and single band at wrist; two darts at back from top shoulder seam; unshaped.
