{"value"=>"<p>This series is arranged alphabetically by designer and consists of a sampling of black and white photographs of American designers' collections, haute couture and name labels, mainly from the 1940s through the 1970s. There are a few contemporary color prints and contact sheets. Many of the models were photographed backstage before walking down the runway at fashion shows. While this series focuses primarily on clothing from the past decades, contemporary designers are also represented. Designers, haute couture and name labels represented in the series include: Adrian, John Anthony, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Stephen Burrows, Oleg Cassini, Liz Claiborne, Perry Ellis, Anne Fogarty, Diane Von Furstenberg, Halston, Cathy Hardwick, Carolina Herrara, Betsey Johnson, Norma Kamali, Donna Karan, Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Mary McFadden, Bob Mackie, Mollie Parnis, Oscar de la Renta, Jo Copeland for Pattullo, Zandra Rhodes, Fernando Sanchez, Willi Smith and John Weitz. Major mass marketed companies are also represented such as Bobbie Brooks, David Crystal, Evan Picone, Koret of California, Pendleton, R & K, Abe Schrader, Jerry Silverman, Ellen Tracy and White Stag.</p>"}