Ralph Rucci, American, born 1957 (Designer), spring 2005, gown, alligator leather on silk tulle and duchess silk satin, Gift of Chado Ralph Rucci in honor of the Museum's 50th Anniversary

Stéphane Rolland, French, born 1966 (Designer), 2008, gown, embroidered and draped silk faille, Gift of Stephane Rolland Haute Couture in honor of the exhibition Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style

Charles James, British, 1906 - 1978 (Designer), 1949, gown, silk taffeta and duchess satin, Gift of Mr. Vernon Taylor, Jr. and Family

Maison Worth, French, founded 1858 (Design House), c. 1910, gown, silk, velvet and lace, Museum purchase with funds provided by Claire B. Shaeffer

Madame Grès, French, 1903 - 1993 (Designer), late 1960s-early 1970s, gown, silk taffeta, Gift of Mr. Vernon Taylor, Jr. and Family

Ralph Rucci, American, born 1957 (Designer), fall 2003, gown, double faced wool with lacquered ostrich feathers, Gift of Chado Ralph Rucci