Bikini dress

Sweater dress of acrylic knit in figural design of a woman in a purple bikini. Mini length; short sleeves. Pullover style; rounded neckline. Designer label: Fashion Brand Company by Penelope Gazin
Date: 2020
Creator: Fashion Brand Company
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sequin dress

Cocktail dress of all-over sequins creating a dynamic collage of art deco-inspired images, including a black and white checkerboard, arching geometric images, and letters spelling out "Pittura" diagonally across the front. Jewel neckline, short set-in sleeves, shift silhouette, mid-thigh length, center back zipper, no label.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Khan, Naeem
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Open crown hat with olive green straw encircling front visor and headband. Ochre velvet draped over visor decorated with small white, bell-shaped flowers. Designer's label on inside hatband: "Kenneth Hopkins Original"
Date: 1948
Creator: Hopkins, Kenneth
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of black felt. The low, domed crown of black felt is ornamented with a double-spray of black feathers at front. The brim, also of black felt, is turned up at front and turned down at back. The underside of the brim, which shows at front, is lined in black lace embellished with tiny black sequins and beads (jet?). The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Attached to inner hatband is a small black plastic comb to secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Grace Nugent / Los Angeles, Calif." Supplier's logo mark of Merrimac De Luxe Fur Felt stamped to inside of crown.
Date: 1940/1944
Creator: Nugent, Grace
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sportswear Ensemble

Active wear ensemble of striped yellow-and-orange top and orange mini skirt.
Date: 1967
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Navy daytime tailored two-piece suit in British Samek wool. a) Suit jacket of navy British Samek wool. Center front opening with three circular, blue plastic buttons; welted buttonholes button suit jacket. Padded shoulders. Two patch pockets. Notched collar with squared shoulder yoke with matching button attached to square insert. Lined in eggplant crepe. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Adrian / in / British Samek Material" Tag above designer's label: "A. Herod, Sr." b) Slim straight skirt of navy British Samek wool. Folded waistband of same. Center back zipper with snap and 4 hook and eyes on waistband. Lined in navy blue silk. Tag on inside waistband: "A. Herod, Sr."
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Cape Coat and Dress

Two-piece wool tweed cape/coat street ensemble. a) Cape coat of wool tweed in three shades of plum. Long, single-breasted coat with cape attached at shoulders. Four button closure with alternating bound buttonholes and supplemented with two hook & eyes. Two small double welt pockets on yoke and two larger double welt pockets at waistline. Coat dress portion is tailored at waistline with 3/4 length sleeves. Small turndown collar. Lined in rust brown colored silk faille. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Adrian / Original" b) Straight skirt of matching wool tweed. Unlined. Zipper closure.
Date: 1947
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Street suit of gray wool. A daytime or street suit consisting of two pieces. Excellent example of chiaroscuro work. A) Jacket with squared padded shoulders, no collar, and long sleeves. Opening along the central front, the jacket has a series of 5 hook-and-eye closures. A band that extends from upper left, across opening, and secures through a wide loop just below the right shoulder. The jacket is lined in a peach/mauve silk. At center back of inside neckline is designer's label: "Adrian / Original" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Frost Bros. / San Antonio". B) Straight skirt was originally just below knee length, but has been lengthened by the addition of material almost matching the lining of the jacket. The skirt has a center back zipper closure. It is currently unlined, but has evidence of the alterations. No labels, possibly removed.
Date: 1946
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beret

Beret style hat of ochre colored chenille yarn. Retailer's label on inside crown: " Alexander & Oviatt / Los Angeles"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

A) Black bugle beaded satin dress, below knee length, short sleeves, fitted waistline. B) Matching beaded bolero jacket.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Polyester necktie

Man's necktie of black polyester jacquard in diagonal stripes in multiple patterns. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in peached polyester; interlined. Designer label: Don Loper / Beverly Hills
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Loper, Don
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beaded dress

Evening/dinner dress of red silk beaded in red bugle beads in swirl design with red rhinestones. Short scalloped sleeves; scoop neckline. Below knee length with scalloped hem. Center back zipper closure. Lined in red silk.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patterned tie

Man's necktie of silk in foulard pattern of gray, teal and navy blue disks with black oval centers on a red background. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in dark purple; interlined. Designer's label: Don Loper / Beverly Hills
Date: 1980/1995
Creator: Loper, Don
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped necktie

Man's necktie of barcode striped polyester in shades of gray and light blue. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white polyester; interlined. Maker's label: Designed in Italy / by / Angelo Correlli / 100% Polyester RN 15500
Date: 1975/1995
Creator: Correlli, Angelo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Men's tie of light brown, dark brown, red-brown, and black impressionistic plaid polyester.
Date: 1970/1985
Creator: Loper, Don
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Man's shirt. Short-sleeved man's shirt of white loose-weave cotton blend with vertical patterns of plain, openwork with patterning, and loose-weave stripes. Center front opening with 5 circular buttons. Patch pocket at left breast. Labels: Fabric content (mostly illegible); "Don Loper / Beverly Hills / by Duke of Hollywood" with size (L, 16-16 1/2)
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Loper, Don
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe with diamond-shaped sequined accent pattern at neckline. Neckline accent is backed in tan fabric with black mousseline net in diamond cutouts. Below knee length; elbow length sleeves. Angled release pleats at front waist. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Beverly HiIls
Date: 1950
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of navy blue wool crepe. Asymmetrically trimmed with pleated band falling from right shoulder, secured with white buckle at waistline. Self belt at waist with matching white buckle. Long sleeved with pleated diagonal at lower right sleeve. Designer's label: "Adrian / Original"
Date: [1940..1949]
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of black straw in pancake shape with back turned up to form a fold giving semi-circular shape to hat. Small black velvet bow in back. Designer's label: "Adrian / Custom"
Date: 1950/1952
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress and cape

A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.
Date: 1936
Creator: Banton, Travis
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of oxford grey lightweight wool.
Date: 1957
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bathing suit

Bathing suit romper of navy, brown, yellow, and white cotton in a batik print.
Date: 1961/1962
Creator: Catalina Sportswear
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

A) Cocktail dress of black crepe. Black velvet sweetheart neckline with inserted tan fabric covered in black mousseline net. Calf length; elbow length sleeves. Pleated drape detail at front side hips. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Self-covered belt. Rectangular buckle; backed in black leather. Stamped: 14 Howard Greer / Style 839
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of black diagonally ribbed matelassé cotton.
Date: 1964
Creator: Travilla, William, 1922-1990
System: The UNT Digital Library