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Blouse and skirt without jacket
B. Brown wool suit skirt; inverted pleats released at hipline; mid-calf length. C. Brown and white diagonal plaid print satin blouse; high gathered neckline; long sleeves.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1994.124.a) to form three piece ensemble.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1981 collection. -
Three piece ensemble
A. Brown wool suit jacket; fitted; funnel neckline; contrasting yoke with top-stitching; bias binding in loop pattern; center front button closure; long sleeves. B. Brown wool suit skirt; inverted pleats released at hipline; mid-calf length. C. Brown and white diagonal plaid print satin blouse; high gathered neckline; long sleeves.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1981 collection. -
Skirt without tunic
B. Multicolored large-scale plaid cotton skirt; dirndl style; three contrasting trims; first, a white, gray, and magenta dot print forming diamonds that runs horizontally around the hip, knee, and 1.5 inches above the hem; second, a faded pastel floral print running horizontally below the knee; third, purple, blue, turquoise, and gray woven twill running along hem; elastic at waistline; welt pockets along side seams; mid-calf length.
Worn with tunic (Object ID #2014.09.03.a) to form two piece ensemble.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection. -
Detail of tunic slits and skirt pockets
A. Gray wool tweed tunic; fabric is woven with thin black warp and thicker brown weft with small, randomized flecks of red, green, blue, and yellow; contrast fabric is colorful large-scale plaid woven cotton; rounded bertha style collar in contrast fabric with six lines of smocking; long raglan sleeves; flared cuffs with three black spherical button closures; this same button closure is on the back collar as well as a center back zipper closure; 24.5 inch slit down side seams; colorful plaid contrast fabric runs along hem, side seams, armscyes and cuffs in .5 inch wide strips; mid-calf length; label: "KOOS Koos Van Den Akker, New York". B. Multicolored large-scale plaid cotton skirt; dirndl style; three contrasting trims; first, a white, gray, and magenta dot print forming diamonds that runs horizontally around the hip, knee, and 1.5 inches above the hem; second, a faded pastel floral print running horizontally below the knee; third, purple, blue, turquoise, and gray woven twill running along hem; elastic at waistline; welt pockets along side seams; mid-calf length.
Note how the slits in the tunic perfectly line up with the pockets on the skirt underneath.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Gray wool tweed tunic; fabric is woven with thin black warp and thicker brown weft with small, randomized flecks of red, green, blue, and yellow; contrast fabric is colorful large-scale plaid woven cotton; rounded bertha style collar in contrast fabric with six lines of smocking; long raglan sleeves; flared cuffs with three black spherical button closures; this same button closure is on the back collar as well as a center back zipper closure; 24.5 inch slit down side seams; colorful plaid contrast fabric runs along hem, side seams, armscyes and cuffs in .5 inch wide strips; mid-calf length; label: "KOOS Koos Van Den Akker, New York". B. Multicolored large-scale plaid cotton skirt; dirndl style; three contrasting trims; first, a white, gray, and magenta dot print forming diamonds that runs horizontally around the hip, knee, and 1.5 inches above the hem; second, a faded pastel floral print running horizontally below the knee; third, purple, blue, turquoise, and gray woven twill running along hem; elastic at waistline; welt pockets along side seams; mid-calf length.
From Koos Van Den Akker's Fall 1980 collection. -
Dress
A. Blue and gold plaid wool dress; scoop neckline; long kimono sleeves; flared skirt with elastic waist; center panel on bodice of patchwork and quilting. B. Pink print wool belt; matches patchwork on dress. -
Detail of jacket lining
Red and black plaid plain weave mohair jacket; checks are two inches square; jewel neckline; cardigan style; single-breasted but with two horizontal rows of three buttons each; buttons are large black plastic; flap pockets on hips; long set-in sleeves; all edges finished in black binding; hip length; lined in red/black check silk, could be reversible.
Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner. -
Jacket
Red and black plaid plain weave mohair jacket; checks are two inches square; jewel neckline; cardigan style; single-breasted but with two horizontal rows of three buttons each; buttons are large black plastic; flap pockets on hips; long set-in sleeves; all edges finished in black binding; hip length; lined in red/black check silk, could be reversible.
Worn by donor, Cynthia Lee Jenner. -
Coat
Gray plaid double cloth box coat; turned-back collar, self-fabric ties as only front closure; two-piece sleeves, plaid perfectly matched; in-seam side pocket. -
Detail of slacks
Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. C. Slacks; raised waistline; tapered legs. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1999.276.a). With the skirt (Object ID #1999.276.b) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously. -
Jacket and slacks
Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. A. Jacket; boxy; mandarin collar; 3 large navy blue buttons down front; two single welt pockets set on angle; long straight set-in sleeves; bands with one button on bottom of sleeves; back gathers into shoulder yoke; unlined. C. Slacks; raised waistline; tapered legs. With the skirt (Object ID #1999.276.b) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously. -
Jacket and skirt
Navy blue and white plaid wool suit. A. Jacket; boxy; mandarin collar; 3 large navy blue buttons down front; two single welt pockets set on angle; long straight set-in sleeves; bands with one button on bottom of sleeves; back gathers into shoulder yoke; unlined. B. Skirt; straight silhouette; raised waistline; side seam zipper closure; knee length. With the slacks (Object ID #1999.276.c) these pieces form a three piece ensemble, though not all three pieces would be worn simultaneously. -
Jumpsuit
A. Red, black, and white plaid wool jumpsuit; roll collar; three button front placket; patch pocket with button flaps. B. Black leather belt; molded chrome sides connected by leather; black leather front and buckle. -
Dress without jacket
A. Brown plaid wool dress; jewel neckline; fitted sheath silhouette; long sleeves.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #1986.256.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Two piece ensemble
A. Brown plaid wool dress; jewel neckline; fitted sheath silhouette; long sleeves. B. Brown plaid wool jacket; bolero type; notched collar; sleeveless. -
Detail of armholes buttoned
Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class. -
Cape
Aqua, gray, and off-white plaid silk taffeta evening cape; large scale print; gathered at neck with ruffle; unlined; ankle length.
This cape was used by Sister Aloyse Hessburg and Charles Kleibacker for their couture class.Tags 1970s, 1980s, aqua, cape, Charles Kleibacker, couture, couture class, gray, off-white, plaid, silk taffeta -
Detail of loop on train
Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin. -
Detail of zipper closure and train
Yellow, navy blue, orange, and white plaid wool evening gown; hung on the bias; apron front with self-fabric neck strap; self belt attached on sides only; bodice has waist darts and is lined in muslin; center back metal zipper closure; asymmetrical train; skirt lined in navy blue satin.