Hostess dress

Hostess dress of gray, aqua and pink Pucci-style printed silk surah in abstract swirl and circle design. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Flared, maxi length princess-line seaming with high rounded neckline. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves with a box pleated shaping tuck between the elbow and wrist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at the neckline. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy Fabric/Care label below retailer's label: To be dry cleaned / 100% pure silk / Made in Italy Size tag below fabric/care label: 16
Date: 1970
Creator: Bessi, Averado
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print dress

Dress of silk knit in pink, coral, beige, and white abstract "Pucci style" swirl pattern. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Knee-length, with stand up collar and short sleeves. Matching 1-3/4" band at collar, cuffs and inset waistband. Darts in front, and center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy Fabric/Care label below designer's label: To be dry cleaned / 100% pure silk / Made in Italy Size tag: 12
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Bessi, Averado
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print dress

Evening dress of silk printed with Pucci-style abstract design in pink, purple, blue, yellow, grey, and off-white abstract design with "Bessi" signature in print. Maxi length; slightly flared 3/4 length sleeves. Dropped waist. Diagonal seams from mid-waist to V-neck front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in yellow silk with jacquard maker's logo throughout. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Care tag: To be dry cleaned only / Lavare a Secco "Made in Italy Pure Silk" sewn in just below care tag.
Date: 1966/1969
Creator: Bessi, Averado
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket and pants

Ensemble of ivory and taupe viscose rayon and silk; A) Jacket. Mid-hip length. Notched collar. Welted zippered pockets. Side straps with buckles to fit. Floral motif, taupe base, cream floral woven in. Double breasted with eight tan plastic buttons. 5 of which are functional. Opposite the top right button is an inner button for fastening. Hanger loop at inside center back neckline. Designer's label at inside center back neckline; "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21" Origin label below designer's label; "Made in Italy" B) Ivory pants with side zipper. Waistband fastened with button and hook and bar closure. Four wide belt loops. Front pleats. Wide legs. Designer's label at inside center back waistline; "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21" Origin label below designer's label; "Made in Italy" Care and content label underneath origin label.
Date: 1990/2000
Creator: Armani, Giorgio
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit

Woman's suit of twill weave wool. A) Jacket of apple green with blue and magenta plaid. Pleated faux back vent and four buttons on back; Notched collar. Single breasted center front opening with 5 gray/black circular plastic buttons. Long sleeves. Lined in matching green polyester. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; "Neiman-Marcus", and size label (10). B) Skirt of royal blue wool blend. Knee length, straight skirt with side zipper closure with button and hidden snap at waistband. Lined in navy blue polyester. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; Neiman-Marcus / Made in Italy/Fabrique en Italie"; Size label (12); and care label.
Date: 1983
Creator: Valentino
System: The UNT Digital Library