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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