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Dark Moss Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Fortuny-Style Pleating
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1964 Collection
Dark moss green, fortuny-type pleated dress of silk chiffon, with boat neckline and matching chiffon cummerbund detail. Peplum style body with 3/4 length sleeves, gathered at shoulder and button cuffs. Matching crepe lining with boned bodice.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0023

 





    

Asymmetrical Mushroom Crepe Dress with Single Shoulder Strap
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1964 Collection
Mushroom crepe dress with single left arm shoulder strap and pleated draping at shoulder. Left front near waist opens to reveal under dress, large covered buttons also attached to under dress at left side.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0036

 





   

Sea-foam Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Rhinestone Trim
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1968 Collection
Sea-foam green, silk chiffon dress with rhinestone straps and empire embellishment. Dress is made of three layers of matching chiffon with box pleat at center back. Matching self-fabric, single layer chiffon jacket with jewel neckline and long sleeves.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0088ab

 




   

Dull Gold Sequin Coat
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1968 Collection
Dull gold sequin coat with horizontal rows of shiny gold threads. Jewel neckline with 3/4 length sleeves, side seam pockets and contrasting green satin lining.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0020

 



   

Off-White Chiffon Dress with Gold Embroidery
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1968 Collection
Floor-length, dress with jewel neck with fitted long sleeves. Off-white chiffon with all over gold embroidery and metallic thread used to create hanging embroidery.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0049

 



   

Black over Raspberry Chiffon Dress with Gold Metallic and Sequin Trim
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1969 Collection
Black over raspberry chiffon dress, floor length with low scooped front and deep V-back. Neckline, center front, and center back are outlined in gold metallic trim accented by raisin colored sequins in a circular pattern.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0039

 




   

Cream Silk Satin Dress with Matching Black Coat
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1969 Collection
Cream silk satin dress with slight scoop neck and flared skirt, pleated at side seams. Sleeveless with puffy interlining and lined with white china silk. Black silk satin coat with convertible collar, flared skirt, and 3/4 length sleeves. Coat is also, china silk lined with puffy interlining.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0019ab

 




   


   

Floral Print Blouse and Pants
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1974 Collection
Matching silk chiffon blouse and pants in floral print of rust, green, and pink on pale green background. Blouse has covered buttons, wide convertible collar, and banded hem. Wrapped evening pants with floral print are attached at waistband with loose ends flowing at center back. Pants are lined in lime green chiffon. Matching wrap of pale green chiffon.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0007a-c



   

Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Large Cape Collar
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1974 Collection
Black silk chiffon V-neck dress with center front box pleat. Dress is built on halter neckline with attached four layer cape collar covering shoulders and back.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0068

 





   

White Asymmetrical Silk Crepe and Lace Dress
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1976 Collection
Bias-cut, silk crepe gown with three layers of gathered lace trim at neck and hem. Neck and hem follow same asymmetrical cut and single right sleeve is belled and trimmed in layers of gathered lace. Matching silk crepe wrap is also edged in lace.
Shannon Rogers Collection
KSUM 1983.001.0597ab





   

Brown Silk Chiffon Dress with Handkerchief Skirt
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1978 Collection
Brown silk chiffon, ankle length dress with jewel neckline and dropped waist. Handkerchief-style skirt and similar sleeve detail with single layer transparent sleeves. Matching self-fabric wrap.
Gift of Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
KSUM 1998.033.0004ab

 



   

Gold Metallic Silk Jacquard Robe
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1978 Collection
Gold metallic silk jacquard robe with deep V-neck in front that wraps from left to right at waist. Full dolman sleeve with elasticized wrist and ruffle cuff.
Gift of Mrs. Savanna M. Clark
KSUM 1998.087.0028

 





   
   

Brown Net Strapless Dress with Appliqué and Embroidery
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1978 Collection
Brown, net strapless dress gathered at waist with bodice folded over. Skirt is full to floor and bodice and hem are both trimmed in orange and gold embroidery with yellow appliqués with floral motifs. Dress is lined in four layers of dark brown silk chiffon. Over jacket is brown net with a standing gathered collar and center front tie closure sleeves and hem are also trimmed in embroidery and appliqué.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0101

 







   

Light Purple Silk Satin Dress
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1979 Collection
Light purple, silk satin dress with spaghetti straps and straight neckline. Shaped underarms on bodice and diagonal pleated tucks at waist around garment. A square extension at both side seams gives garment excess ease at hip.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0099

 






   
   

Navy Silk and Chiffon Gown with Rhinestone detail and matching Chiffon Cape
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1979 Collection
Navy chiffon overlay meets at the neck and is folded over rhinestone straps. Overlay is split at center front to reveal bias-cut silk sheath dress. Overlay wraps around back and is tacked near the back waist with rhinestone detail continuing to center back hem. Two layers of navy chiffon used for lining. Matching chiffon cape with covered button closure at center front neck.
Gift of Kitty Carlisle Hart
KSUM 1988.026.0005ab

 






   

Pale Lime Green Silk Bengaline Gown
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1979 Collection
Bias-cut, pale lime green, silk bengaline gown with spaghetti straps and deep V-back to waist. Full flared skirt with slightly raised hem in front. Sewn in pleats stretch from under bust to back hip where they release.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0026

 




   

Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Orange and Beige Novelty Fabric
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1979 Collection
Black, silk chiffon with orange & beige velour spots edged in flocked shiny black thread. Wrap front with gathered drape and spaghetti straps. Matching wrap of black and orange chiffon.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0059ab

 







Hunter Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Contrasting Red Lining
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1981
Bias-cut, hunter green chiffon dress with tucks at right shoulder and jewel neckline. Four layers of lining are layered with red and green chiffon with single layer chiffon sleeves. Under-dress has deep V at center back and single layer of chiffon covers back with covered button closure. Matching, self-fabric wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0002ab

 






   

Cream Silk Chiffon Peplos-Style Dress
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1981 Collection
Cream, silk chiffon, peplos-style dress with spaghetti strap and V-neck understructure. Over dress has a slight cowl neck and chiffon is draped from shoulders. Three graduated tiers of suspended chiffon form body of dress.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0086

 






   
   

Violet and Black Silk Chiffon Halter Dress with Panne Flowers
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1981 Collection
Bias-cut halter dress with black silk chiffon over three layers of fuschia chiffon with violet overlay. Overlay is tied at neck and is slit at center front to reveal black silk chiffon that is covered with panne flowers in olive, copper, rose, & violet. Matching violet chiffon wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0079ab

 








   

Black Chiffon Jumper with Rhinestone Trim
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1981 Collection
Black chiffon, harem-style pants jumpsuit with front and back V-neck bodice. Straps, empire line, and ankle cuffs accented with rhinestone trim.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0055

 




   

Grey-Blue Suede Dress with Beaded Bodice and Straps
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1981 Collection
Grey-blue suede dress with beaded bodice and straps. Hip length dropped waist gathered with ruffled hem. Light blue, china silk lining and matching chiffon floor-length cape with hook and eye close at neck.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0052ab

 






   

Magenta Satin Strapless Dress with Large Bow
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1983 Collection
Magenta, satin strapless dress with large bow on left bodice and full flared skirt. Bodice is also accented with tucks that drape fabric to left side. Lined in two layers of organza.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0081

 




   

   

White Silk Chiffon Dress with Beaded Appliqué at Neckline
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1983 Collection
White, silk chiffon dress with deep V-neck, at front and back neckline. Single layer chiffon sleeves are gathered at shoulder with a puffed cap. Neckline is outlined in appliquéd beaded scroll and dress flares from shoulder to floor in seven layers of white silk chiffon with the top layer slit at side seams from waist to hem.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0083

 








   

Orange Draped Jersey Gown with Gathered Waist
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1983 Collection
Orange, sheer jersey dress over peach jersey under dress with scoop neck. Gathered waist seam near center front with draped sleeve. Center back closure with covered buttons.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0069

 



   

Bright Yellow Draped Jersey Gown with Gathered Waist
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1983 Collection
Yellow, draped jersey gown with jewel neckline and bat-wing style draped sleeves. Gathered section near center front waist. Under dress of matching fabric with scoop neckline in front and back.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0063

 




   

White Net Dress over Cream Silk Charmeuse with Velvet Appliqué Leaves and Ruffled Bodice
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1983 Collection
White net dress over cream silk charmeuse with four layers of silk chiffon lining. Scoop neck in front and back with ruffled organza bodice that continues from bust to floor at left side. Several appliquéd leaves are sporadically placed along the left side near ruffle.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0078

 









   

White Strapless Jersey Dress with Embellished Appliqué
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1983 Collection
White, strapless jersey dress gathered along top of bodice and at left front of bodice. Gathering is accented with a large beaded and sequined appliqué. Dress falls straight to floor and is lined in silk charmeuse.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0092

 






   
   

Pale Dusty Pink Antique Silk Satin and Chiffon Dress
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1984 Collection
Pale dusty pink, antique silk satin bodice with scoop neck in front and back. Princess seams and dropped waist skirt of matching silk chiffon, gathered along the waist seam. Large bow near waist seam on left hip. Skirt is lined with organza and chiffon in similar shade. Matching bias-cut, silk chiffon slip with spaghetti straps and square neck. Matching silk chiffon wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0012

 





   



   

Dark Hunter Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Back Drape
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1984 Collection
Bias-cut, dark hunter green, silk chiffon dress with flared skirt and jewel neck. Body of dress is made up of four layers of chiffon and sleeves are transparent with gathers at shoulder and puffed cap. Diagonal zipper on back reaches from right neck near the shoulder seam to left side seam near waist. A gathered handkerchief drape falls from the diagonal zipper. Matching self-fabric wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0015ab

 







   

Cream Organza Dress with Abstract Print
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1984 Collection
Cream organza with navy, orange, and antique gold, paint-box print, over four
Layers of cream chiffon. Sleeveless bodice with jewel neck and attached overlay that drapes from front neck to floor in back.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0060

 




   
   

Cream Silk Charmeuse and Chiffon Dress with Gold Dots
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1984 Collection
Bias-cut, cream silk charmeuse dress with gold dots and jewel neckline. Bodice is sleeveless with diagonal zip from right neck to left side hip. Matching chiffon piece is added at left shoulder in a sleeve style and additional chiffon piece is added near neckline on right should and continues across body. Chiffon pieces are attached in a handcherchief pointed style and dress has a cream matching wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0076ab

 






   

Pink Silk Taffeta Gown with Large Ruffle
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1985 Collection
Pink, silk taffeta dress with wide scoop neck and 1" straps. Large diagonal ruffle stretching from right shoulder across front to back of dress and ending below hip, at right front of dress. An oversized bow is at the right shoulder, hidden by ruffle. Back princess seams and walking slit at center back. Lined in two layers of silk chiffon.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0029

 








   

Kelly Green and Royal Blue Print Silk Charmeuse and Chiffon Gown
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1985 Collection
Kelly green background with royal blue print, silk charmeuse and chiffon in alternating vertical stripes. Scoop neck and full long sleeves are gathered into cuffs. Bodice uses only silk charmeuse section of fabric falling to the floor with gores of royal blue chiffon beginning near hip level.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0066

 








   

Cream Organza Skirt and Ruffled Blouse
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1985 Collection
Floor-length skirt with graduated layers of cream organza banded in satin ribbon of similar color. Blouse has four layers of cream organza ruffles beginning at jewel neck and continuing down bodice which is also accented with rhinestone trim. Cream silk charmeuse belt to match.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0051a-c

 








   


Peach Silk Taffeta Dress with Draped Detail on Bodice and Skirt
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens," "Martha"
Spring 1985 Collection
Peach, silk taffeta dress with rhinestone straps and square neckline. Bodice has several tucks that Straplessbegin at center front and continue to side seam. Skirt also has several tucks near the left side resulting in draped fabric at side seam. Matching taffeta belt with beaded appliqué and organza wrap with ruffled edge accompany dress.
Gift of Martha Inc.
KSUM 1991.034.0032

 










   

Silk Chiffon Dress with Orange and Red Abstract Print
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1985 Collection
Strapless, bias-cut, silk chiffon dress with orange and red ombré style print. Ruffle at top of bodice and near hem. Garment is lined in three layers of red chiffon and has a matching self-fabric wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0062ab

 



   

Pale Pink Silk Dress with Front-Tie and Rhinestone Straps
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1986 Collection
Pale pink, bias-cut, silk dress with tie at center front. Flared skirt with rhinestone straps and halter. Lined in two layers of matching silk chiffon.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0080

 



   

Pale Sea-foam Chiffon Dress with Surplice Bodice
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1986 Collection
Pale sea-foam and light blue, silk chiffon layered dress, sleeveless with surplice bodice. Back of dress has two layers of chiffon that fall from deep V-neckline, creating a wing-like drape to the back hem. Dress is layered in pale green chiffon.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0041

 




   

Floral Print, White Satin Windowpane Check on Silk Organza
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1986 Collection
White satin windowpane check on silk organza with large purple, pink, and light brown flower print. Floor-length with front and back V-neck. Dropped waist with cape-like sleeves, silk charmeuse lining and shoulder pads.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0058

 





   

Pearl Gray Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Novelty Metallic Woven Jacket
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Spring 1986 Collection
Pearl gray, silk chiffon slip dress with spaghetti straps and wide flare to floor. Accompanying woven jacket in novelty circular pattern. Jacket has wrap front and is longer in the back coming to a point near center back.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0085

 




   

Violet Silk Chiffon over Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress with Cape-like Collar
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1986 Collection
Violet, silk chiffon dress slit at center front and center back to reveal an under layer of lavender chiffon. Front and back V-neck with cape-like collar which extends from center front neckline. Cape-like collar is slit at shoulder and extends down to the elbow. Two matching self-fabric wraps in violet and lavender.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0075ab

 





   

Cream Silk Gabardine Wrap Dress
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1987 Collection
Bias-cut, cream silk garbardine, dress with wrapped front and bloused back. Surplice bodice with pleats a shoulder and full raglan-style sleeves. Bodice has fitted inner lining of cream chiffon and straight skirt has several tucks near waistline and is also lined in cream chiffon.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0054

 








   

Burgundy Silk Chiffon Dress with Handkerchief Hem
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1987 Collection
Bias-cut, burgundy silk chiffon dress layered over bright fuchsia chiffon. Handkerchief squares at each shoulder form sleeves and dropped waist skirt has three tiers of handkerchief points that fall to the ankle. Matching plum wrap, fuchsia wrap, and fuchsia cape, all of silk chiffon.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0011

 








   

Bright Pink Silk Twill Dress with Cobbler's Apron Pocket Detail
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
Fall 1987 Collection
Bright pink, silk twill boat neck dress with back V-neck. Fitted long sleeves with darts at shoulders. Pink cobbler's apron with ruffled-edge and attached brown fitted skirt lined in silk crepe.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0024

 






   

Red Asymmetrical Draped Dress
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1989 Collection
Bias-cut, red asymmetrical draped dress with full draped dolman-style right sleeve. Several tucks near right neck at shoulder and walking slit near left front.
Gift of Frances T. and Nathan H. Monus
KSUM 2000.43.10

 



    

White Scoop Neck Cocktail Dress with Diagonal Ruffle
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1990 Collection
Bias-cut, white scoop-neck cocktail dress with diagonal ruffle from left hip to right hem on front. Single layer of chiffon sleeves, slightly gathered at shoulder. Diagonal zipper on back reaching from center back at neck to left side seam. Matching, self-fabric wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0001ab

 





   

Pale Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Cape Collar
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1990 Collection
Bias-cut, pale green, silk chiffon dress with V-neck and layered cape collar. Long transparent sleeves with shoulder pads. Dress is four layers of chiffon with matching self-fabric wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0006

 




    
    

Red Silk Chiffon Shirtwaist Dress with Matching Belt
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1990 Collection
Red, silk chiffon, shirtwaist dress with gathered bodice at yoke and pointed collar. Bodice is bloused along waist seam with flared skirt. Matching belt covered in self-fabric has a rhinestone buckle. Full length sleeves are gathered at should and into cuff. Matching chiffon slip is made of four layers of chiffon with single layer dress attached at shoulder and waist seam.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0016ab

 





   
   

Pale Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Wrap Skirt
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1990 Collection
Pale pink, silk chiffon dress with jewel neck, fitted sleeves, and bloused bodice. Wrap skirt meets near right front waist with falling drape. Matching silk chiffon slip with spaghetti straps and V-neck contains four layers of chiffon. Center back has covered button closure. Matching self-fabric wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0017ab

 




   

Lavender Tropical Print Halter Dress
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1990 Collection
Bias-cut, lavender tropical print dress with deep purple chiffon lining. Deep V-neck in front, back scoops to waist. Triangular shape, self-fabric matching shawl.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0003

 



   
   

Black Net Dress with Gold Floral Embroidery
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1991 Collection
Bias-cut, sheath-style, black net dress over silk charmeuse with gold floral embroidery and spaghetti straps. Full skirt with gathered bodice and slits at center front and center back. Matching self-fabric bolero jacket with full sleeves gathered into elastic bands at wrists.
Gift of Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
KSUM 1998.033.0001ab

 








 
  

Off-White Silk Chiffon Dress with Draped Sleeves
Label reads "Stavropoulos, New York, Athens"
1991 Collection
Off-white, silk chiffon dress over white silk satin with V-front and back neckline. Boned bodice is strapless with attached draped chiffon sleeves and white satin bows. Body of dress flares to floor length and has a matching chiffon wrap.
Gift of George Stavropoulos
KSUM 1991.004.0047ab

 






   

Exhibition

Stavropoulos
Broadbent Gallery
January 22, 2010 - September 5, 2010

Kasey Bland, Guest Curator
   
   

 


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