Travilla
successfully dramatizes a black silk crepe sheath through a mantle and apron
tunic of black silk chiffon, both banded in silk crepe. A wide self-belt hugs
the waistline.
A
handsome ensemble of Rodier woolen by Travilla features a sheath dress with a
torso bodice of black wool jersey and a tabbed skirt of flecked amethyst-green
tweed. The seven-eighths length coat is lined in a black wool jersey.
Travilla chose a rich garnet wool with woven coin dots for this dramatic sheath dress, distinguished by a new sleeve called "Renaissance" by the designer. The inner part of the sleeve is a deep slash, emphasizing the dress's slender line.
Charcoal
and grey silk, woven in fine checks, with button-on self-stole, handsome
black leather buttons, and a leather string belt, make one of Travilla's most distinguished and wearable Spring ensembles.
Insets of smoky topaz satin mark the midriff and lowered waistline of this
black silk crepe dress by Travilla. The high, round neckline is cut to stand
slightly away from the throat.
Ombre
hand-loomed silk from oyster white to black is the fabric chosen by California
designer Travilla for this individual jacket and sheath costume for Spring. For
dramatic effect, the black line of the silk is concentrated at the waistline.
Ombre,
hand-loomed wool georgette, merging from grey through darker grey, coffee-brown
to black. A bateau neckline, seven-eighths tunic slashed at the lower edge. The jacket is black with decorative buttons.
A Persian design of blue and beige on brown wool. Brown satin
faille is used for the hip insert.
The black silk crepe dress has a contoured calf belt through which the front drapery of
the skirt is pulled.
A sheath dress of black silk and wool with
crisscross draping extending from above the midriff to the hipline. At the
natural waistline, an antique silver button fastens the crisscross folds of
fabric, while the high V-neckline
follows the V-line of the folds.
(Right)
Shades of amethyst in a light-weight imported wool. The crisscross detail
begins above the bodice midriff and continues into a three-quarter tunic flared to emphasize the slender skirt. A rounded shoulder line extends
into semi-dolman sleeves, extending at bracelet length.
A
dress of Glen-plaid wool in taupe, green, and black, with a suit-ish collar and black
suede belt.
A
light-hearted cocktail dress of brown and grey warp-printed silk satin with a double
scoop neckline, forming two shoulder points. The domed skirt has controlled hip
fullness by means of narrow pleats placed on band just below the waistline.
A tunic
dress of cyclamen warp-printed Swis satin stiffly flared over a narrow sheath,
the horse-shoe neckline marked by black satin, the shoulders rounding into
loose three-quarter sleeves. Topknot pillbox by designer.
A black crepe sheath covered with a layer of black silk chiffon lightly folded
into back drapery with a petal hat of silk organza.
A
magnificent coat of ivory satin embossed in rich hues of brown cut velvet and
collared in Cabana Marrona Nutria comprises a theatre costume. Swirl draping
and a free-flowing panel distinguish the lovely brown silk chiffon sheath.
An evening gown of pure white silk glitters with polyester coin
dots. It has a covered sleeveless top and a great overskirt lifted at the front, revealing a stem-slim sheath.
Spiraling great black chiffon circles around the body creates a dramatic evening gown. The fluid but slender silhouette is amplified by the jewel-fastened scarf that
trails from one shoulder.
A strapless evening gown of white printed lace mylar re-embroidered over white peau de sole. The great skirt, which is knee-length in front, sweeps gracefully to a back train.
Dance dress of white organza printed with a bold baroque
pattern of blue. Asymmetrical folds at the hip give a greater sweep to the skirt.
The bodice is punctuated at the waist by a blue satin bow.
A sheath
of red Spanish lace with contrasting great collar of pale-pink satin. (Below) Another
version is black with a white collar.
A floor-length sheath of amethyst peau de soie with a coat of white and amethyst embroidered with gold.
Vanilla raw silk dress with a fake wrap-around skirt and a
surprise closed bodice. Features a wider shoulder line, drop cape sleeves
with inverted pleats at the top, and a bowed belt.
Shock
pink and violet carnations are tossed on white dupioni silk shantung. A softly
rolled cape collar subtly widens the shoulder area, extending to form a buttoned
panel down the front. The waistline is cinched in with a bow-tie
drawstring.
Travilla showing several of his sketches to a charity committee. not many of his from this era survive.
Dona Drake Travilla poses for one of many charity fashion shows she participated in for her husband. Only 5', she showed how petite women could wear the same fashion as their taller friends.
