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Evening ensemble

Woman's two-piece evening ensemble of black velvet. A) Jacket of black velvet with black woven band trim at center front opening, neckline, and hem. Styled with "V"-shaped front neckline and center front closure of three circular, slightly domed, faceted black buttons with loops. Dropped shoulder seams with gathers. Padded shoulders. Long full sleeves with gathered caps. Straight cut bodice with slits at sides. Belt loops- no belt. Lined with black fabric. Designer's label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in / France / Paris Retailer's label at inside back neck: Neiman-Marcus Size label: 36 C) Camisole top. Thin shoulder straps with straight upper edge at front and back, with front slightly higher. Straight hemline. Closure at left side by metal zipper. Lined with black satin weave fabric. Designer's label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in / France / Paris Size label: 40 Evidence of removed label.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sailor suit

Sailor suit of navy blue velvet. White sailor collar trimmed in double row of navy soutache. Long sleeves with white cuffs and matching double row of navy soutache. Knicker pants attach to top at buttons on waist; zipper fly front below waistband. Retailer's label: "Au Chat Botté / New York"
Date: 1970
Creator: Au Chat Botté
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