Evening Dress, Cristóbal Balenciaga (Spanish, 1895–
1972) for House of Balenciaga (French, founded 1937),
summer 1961; Promised gift of Sandy Schreier.
IMAGES COURTESY OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, PHOTOS © NICHOLAS ALAN COPE
Dress, Madeleine & Madeleine (French, 1919– 26),
ca. 1923; Promised gift of Sandy Schreier.
Evening Dress, Gilbert Adrian (American,
1903–1959), fall 1945; Promised gift
of Sandy Schreier.
Jacket, Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (Spanish,
1871–1949), 1920s–30s; Promised gift of
Sandy Schreier.
Ensemble, Yves Saint Laurent (French, born
Algeria, 1936– 2008) for House of Dior (French,
founded 1947), spring/summer 1958; Promised gift
of Sandy Schreier.
Ensemble, Patrick
Kelly (French, born
America, 1954–1990),
fall/winter 1988–89;
Promised gift of
Sandy Schreier.
“In Pursuit of Fashion: The Sandy Schreier Collection” will be on view Nov. 27-May 17 at the Metropolitan Museum
of Art in New York City. $12-$25. The catalog, with the same title as the exhibit and filled with pictures, can be
found at the Met website for $50. (212) 535-7710. metmuseum.org/InPursuitofFashion.
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