Pink silk shoes

Pumps of bright pink silk, gentle pointed toe box with floppy tied bow of self creating cutout effect, round vamp, stacked heel covered in self. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 11.5 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings L&R- "sur mesure / Roger Viver / Paris"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Vivier, Roger Herni
System: The UNT Digital Library

Heels

Pair of heeled pumps of brown floral damask. Pointed toes, 5 self-covered buttons across vamp. Metallic gold lining. 3" heels. Stamped in both shoes: "René Mancini / Paris" Stamped on sole of both shoes: "Fab En France / [pictograms for leather] / No 4075 / 37 / 1/2"
Date: 1994/1996
Creator: Mancini, Rene & De la Renta, Oscar
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished pumps

Pumps of brown velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pump has rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and nine crystal rhinestones. Leather interior; suede bottom. Left: Givenchy / Rene Mancini / Paris Right: Made In Italy / Expressly / For / Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral slingbacks

Sling-back heeled pumps of pale yellow silk printed with pastel green and orange abstract floral design. Designed with pointed toe, slightly squared at tip. Single sling-back strap around heel. Gold leather interior. 3" heel of modified stiletto style, with square cross-section. Designer's stamp in each: "Rene Mancini / Paris" and 'Fait Main". Stamped on sole of each: "37"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Mancini, Rene & Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Figured vest

Men’s vest of silk/acetate blend with eight-pointed star, round laurel leaf, and rope filigree motif. Five button closure with black cotton trim. Welt pockets with zipper closures. Back is black silk quilted with red/brown topstitching, vent at center back, bottom hem with two snap closures. Sleeveless with generous armscyes. Bottom hem ribbed cotton knit of varying patterns. Label at center back neckline: “Matsuda / Nicole Toyko Japan / Made in Japan Fabrique au Japon” Fabric content label.
Date: 1980/1995
Creator: Matsuda, Mitsuhiro
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pink silk slip

Slip of pink (peach) silk, embroidered with lace inserts and border trim - all handmade.; mid-thigh length; lace bust line and hem with row of pin tucks below bust; rosebud ribbon decoration at center-bust; 1/2" ribbon straps; off white flowers, dragonflies, & bugs embroidered F&B. Trousseau piece. Label: Boue Soeurs/ 9 Rue de la Paix/ Paris/ Expressly For/ Franklin Simon & Co.
Date: 1929
Creator: Boué Soeurs
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid coat

Coat of blue, red and black wool plaid. Double-breasted with spread collar and notched lapels. Lapped front opening secured with two round blue functional plastic buttons and two matching decorative buttons. Full-length set-in sleeves with rolled cuffs. Large patch pockets with flaps secured with one round blue button each (smaller than front closure buttons). Fully lined in blue silk. Shoulder pads. Label located center back collar: Givenchy Handwritten couture number under designer label: 5283
Date: 1986
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of yellow cotton twill. Single breasted; notched collar; hip length. Shoulder seam dropped in front; princess seams front and back. Large bellows pockets with button flaps and inverted pleats. Two-piece sleeve has horizontal buttoned placket. Back yoke; belt loops on back of princess seams and side seams. Gold lining; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche B) Belt of matching yellow cotton twill with two rows of topstitching and square self-covered buckle.
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished pumps

Pumps of black velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pumps have rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and crystal rhinestones. Leather interior. Left: Givenchy / René Mancini / Paris Right: Made in Italy / Expressly / for /Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Pair of tan linen platform pumps. Heavy-weight tan linen uppers with rounded throat. 3 3/8" modified continental heel, the heel and platform covered in taupe leather. Sole of black leather. Inner lining of gold metallic leather on all but inner heels, those lined with off-white leather. Stamped in each shoe: "Yves Saint Laurent". Stamped on sole: "Leather / Leder / Cuir / Guoid" in hide border; "Made in Italy"; "M"; "7". Size 7; 23 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 15cm. at highest; Heel: 8.5 cm. (3 3/8") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening shoes

Evening sandal of black satin; 3" heel; t-strap style with narrow cording that runs through top of T, crosses over foot, and runs through top of heel of shoe to be tied around the ankle; rhinestone balls hand from the ends of the cord. Left and Right shoe: "Boutique Mancini / 20. RUE DU BOCCADOR / BALZAC 42 - 86 _ PARIS" L: 21cm W: 7cm H 15cm Heel: 7 1/2cm / 3in
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Balzac
System: The UNT Digital Library

Slingback pumps

Pair of light taupe and black leather platform sling-back pumps. Uppers of light taupe leather with black leather toe cap and black-leather platform. Sling-back strap has leather-covered elastic section at center back. 3 1/4" modified continental heel covered in black leather. Stamped in each shoe: "Yves Saint Laurent". Stamped on sole: "Leather / Leder / Cuir / Guoid" in hide border; "Made in Italy"; "M"; "7". Size: 7; 23 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 16 cm. at highest; Heel: 8.5 cm. (3 1/4") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt ensemble

Skirt ensemble of yellow silk with multicolored floral print. A) Blouse. Short sleeves with shoulder pads. Cuffs and collar are ivory crepe and bordered in knife-pleated satin ribbon. Center front closure of five buttons and hook and eye at collar. Unlined Size label: 8 Designer Label: V / Valentino / Boutique B) Skirt of accordion-pleated matching fabric. Below-knee-length; 1 1/2" waistband. Zipper and one button closure at left. Bound hem. Designer label: Valentino / Boutique Size (8) and care labels.
Date: 1976/1986
Creator: Valentino
System: The UNT Digital Library

Halter-neck dress

Evening dress of black silk. Full length, wrap around style with sheath skirt. Mimicking a tuxedo-style, menswear-inspired dress. Sleeveless; halter inspired neckline with peak lapel. Left side front has waist seam; right side front has three angles tucks with hook & eye closure. Large round plastic button covers tucks (now missing). Lined in black silk; petersham of matching black silk. 28" waist. Designer's label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of tags cut from base of designer label.
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Suit jacket of black wool. Single breasted with notched lapel; lower half of collar of black satin. Welted pockets of black satin at 45 degree angles with extra welt pocket at left front breast. Closure of one large sequin button with bound buttonhole. Long suit sleeves with pointed cuffs of satin and faux vent with three sequined nonfunctioning buttons and bound buttonholes. Lined in black acetate/rayon blend. Designer's label: Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche / Made in France / Paris Retailer's label: Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York Size: "40" Origin/content/care.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Folding fan

Folding-style fan of wood and paper. The plain wooden sticks are stained dark brown, with the outermost stick acting as partial guard. The paper leaf is printed on both sides, the front advertising Galleries Lafayette, with text " 'Ne Vendre Que Du Bon Le Meilleur March Possible.' / voila le principe fondamental sinclerent applique, qu a provoque le prodigieux essor / des Galeries Lafayette / seale Maisor au Monde dont le chiffre d'affaires annuel depasse le milliard de francs"; with view of seated lady with full skirt. Reverse with view of Art Deco-style lady looking in a hand mirror. Front of leaf signed "Jean / Gabriel / Domergue" Reverse of leaf signed: "Gabriel / Ferro" Measurements: Guard: 25 cm long x 2.8 cm wide; Open: 24 cm across
Date: 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt ensemble

Skirt ensemble. a) Maxi skirt of brown cotton/viscose blend velveteen. Gathers into 2" waistband. Slit side pockets. Center back zipper closure. Lined in brown rayon. Size 38. Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche Care/content tag. b) Blouse of synthetic silk twill in brown basketweave motif with black outline on white background. Convertible collar; closure of three hidden buttons. Breast flap pockets with button. Full sleeves gathered at cuff with single button closure. Box pleat at center back sewn at top and bottom. Padded shoulders; unlined. Size 34 Designer label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of tag removed.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet ensemble

Evening ensemble of black crushed velvet. A) Cocktail dress of black crushed velvet, ankle length, with long sleeves. From knees to hem the skirt is of velvet fringe cut from the fabric. Designer's label: "Givenchy" Hidden behind designer's label is handwritten couture label: "47 757" B) Stole of crushed black velvet with long chenille velvet fringe along one side. At ends are "two tiny pockets to put hands in to cross shawl over breast". Designer's Label: "Givenchy Paris". Hidden behind designer's label is handwritten couture label: "47 156" C) Belt of velvet.
Date: 1969
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of acetate/rayon blend in floral print of red, pink and yellow flowers on ivory background; wide, straight style. Below knee length; rounded neckline. Elbow length puffed sleeves with extended shoulder, 2” cuffs, and button closure. Center front button closure; buttons in raised rose design with barred buttonholes. Four patch pockets. Shoulder pads; unlined. Designer's label: "Ungaro / solo donna / Paris" Content/care tags with extra button at left side seam. Size "46/12" tag at base of designer label.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Ungaro, Emanuel
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mini dress

Day dress of pale blue/gray wool. Above the knee length; short sleeves. Bodice is yoked to give appearance of a "cropped jacket" with small V at center front and deep, inverted V below. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Half belt of self at back attaches at ends with two gray, plastic, circular buttons with bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courrèges / Paris" Couture number at right edge of designer's label: A1418
Date: Spring 1966
Creator: Courrèges, Andre
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Skirt ensemble of gold wool with woven stripe. A) Fitted suit jacket with notched lapel. One breast welt pocket on left side, two bound pockets on lower half (unopened). Single-breasted, two-button closure. Full length suit sleeves with vented cuffs and faux closure of two buttons. Back is plain with center seam. Lined in gold; padded shoulders. Label: Régine France / 4 Av. du Président Wilson Paris / 359.08.36 Size/care/content tags. B) Skirt of matching wool. Straight style with two buttons on front waistband placket. Right button opens and has zipper to form skirt opening. Front has two hidden seam pockets. Back is plain. Lined in gold. Fiber content/care tags.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: France, Regine
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day suit

Daytime suit of navy blue/white flecked wool tweed. A: Jacket in short fitted style; cut down to waist in front with four navy concave buttons on waist-coat style closing. Wide revers cut into coat at mid-shoulder and extend to waist closing, finished with saddle stitching in blue. Two double welt pockets at front sides. Long sleeves, each with two matching, nonfunctional buttons at cuff. Lined in dark blue silk; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Jane / 28 Place Vendôme" B: Skirt in slim, slightly A-lined style with saddle stitching outlining front panel to hem. Pleat at center back near hem. Opening at left with two hook & eyes on black grosgrain waistband with four snaps behind left side of panel. Unlined.
Date: 1936/1937
Creator: Jane
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress ensemble

Three piece cocktail suit of black quilted silk damask. a) Sleeveless tunic overdress in a sheath style that overlaps in back with three covered buttons at center back. b) Matching skirt that hangs 8 inches below dress. c) Matching jacket with bermuda collar. Double breasted with three double rows of braided buttons and straight fitted sleeves. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath designer's label: "28554" Costumer's tag: "Don. Mrs. Audrey Hepburn"
Date: Autumn 1964
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Pair of woman's sandals of black suede. Designed with pointed toe, the slip-on sandals have two wavy-edged black suede bands crossing at instep, and a second pair of similar straps extending from heel and mid-foot to cross at slightly below ankle. At each crossing is mounted a faceted clear crystal set in a silver filigree rosette of four petals. 3 1/2" spike heel is covered in black satin. Tan leather sole. Maker's logo/label stamped in gold on cream leather inset in insole: "[logo of T bracketed by facing L's within oval] / Couture / Les Tropeziennes" Stamped in gold on sole: "Made in Italy / Vero Cuoio"; logo repeated; "Les Tropeziennes" and "35". Measurements: L: 20 cm. W: 8.5 cm. H: 10.3 cm. Heel: 8.5 cm, 3.5 inches
Date: 2009
Creator: Belarbi, M.
System: The UNT Digital Library