In case you weren’t at either of the governor’s inaugural balls, you
can now see First Lady Mary Easley’s gowns at the NC Museum of History.
The First Lady’s 2005 Inaugural Ball gown is a champagne, Empire
styled, full-length gown made of satin, accented with a quilted band at
the bodice that flows into a side-tied sash. The gown was created by
international designer Peter Langner, who has worked for such fashion
houses as Ungaro, Christian Dior and Guy Laroche. Easley also wore a
pair of Italian oyster satin evening shoes designed by Anne Klein. The
donation of the gown and shoes is made possible by Saks Fifth Avenue.
No word on whether the dress was made in North Carolina from North
Carolina textiles, what tax incentives Saks received, or how many jobs
were created.
