Dress

Evening dress of turquoise blue chiffon beaded completely in vertical rows of matching blue bugle beads.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Halston, 1932-1990
System: The UNT Digital Library

Draped dress

Coral pink. silk chiffon evening gown. Full-length evening gown constructed of gathered coral pink chiffon with contrasting gathered orange/pink panels center front and center back. Semi-fitted bodice with high rounded neckline. The neckline is accented with an orange/pink. silk chiffon. scarf panel detail. The scarf is sewn into the neckline from right center back to just short of the left shoulder line. The scarf is asymmetrically shaped and hangs to knee-level. It can be worn hanging loose or cowled at the neck. Full-length set-in gathered sleeves of sheer coral pink chiffon. The sleeves gather into wide cuffs fastened with two covered snaps. Center back zipper closure from neck to hipline within a single hook&eye at the neckline. Natural waist seam with embroidered belt detail. The belt consists of circular medallions of rhinestones and gold bugle beads arranged in a chain motif. Full. floor-length gathered skirt. Fitted lining of coral pink crepe. The lining's skirt is slit to knee-level. Label located over inside left shoulder blade.
Date: Autumn 1969
Creator: Sarmi, Ferdinando
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of red and metallic gray wool/silk blend brocade in floral (poppy?) motif. Street length. Sleeveless; sweetheart neckline. Princess seams. Pleats at natural waist. Center back zipper closure; lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label: "Carolina Herrera / New York"
Date: 2015/2018
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather pumps

Pumps of black reptile leather or embossed cow leather with pointed toe, low round throat, and stiletto heel Measurements: L: 26.2 cm. W: 8.2 cm. H: 14.3 cm. Heel: 7.8 cm, 3 inches Markings: L- "Neiman-Marcus" R- "design by / Evins"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Evins, David
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped pumps

Pair of striped satin pumps. Shoes of pintucked satin in blues, greens, cream, pinks, purples, etc., with stripes running across vamp, and vertically up the sides and upper part of heel, and horizontally across the spike. Each shoe marked inside vamp: "7AA A2649". Stamped on left shoe: "Herbert Levine"; Stamped on right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus".
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Zodiac" shoes

Pair of pumps of yellow patent leather and acrylic or Lucite. The upper of the shoe is of muted yellow patent leather, with rounded toe and squared-off vamp. Heel is of clear acrylic or Lucite, rounded at back, and tapering slightly to base. Designer's label stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" Handwritten inside: "9aa / 71329" Handwritten/incised into leather of sole: "Zodiac"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Faille pumps

Pair of pumps of cream crepe faille silk. Designed with a rounded toe, the shoes have a large applied bow/rosette of same fabric at center of instep. Low heels taper to base. Maker's mark stamped inside: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's mark stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "7aa / 6327C" Measurements: Length: 27 cm Width: 8.5cm Height: 11cm Heel: 5cm (2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Herbert Levine, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

A) Coat of heavy green wool twill with red twill trim. Long sleeves. Deep welt pockets at sides. Shawl collar; no closure. Street length. Two belt loops at sides. High kick pleat at center back. Lined in green nylon. Designer's label center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Retailer's label at right side opening: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right side seam. B) Self sash style belt of matching green wool. Belt narrows to back with paddle-shaped, rounded ends.
Date: 1971
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Skirt ensemble of wool. A) Jacket of light brown twill angora wool; hip-bone length; chest and sleeves of grey angora; knit; curved hem; Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene" B) Skirt of same twill weave wool; midi length; flare; gathered front waist band; welted pockets. Lined in silk? C) Striped shirt of mauve, burgundy, white, yellow wool; simple weave; upper hip length; long sleeve; no collar; 2 button placket; decorative wool trim at hem of shirt and sleeve; Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene" D) Tie belt of same fabric as shirt.
Date: 1977/1982
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of crepe in bright multicolored painterly print. Below knee length; long bishop sleeves gather into bound wrists with loop and covered button closure. Rounded neckline. Draping on bodice and outer wraparound skirt meet at left waist. Center back self-covered button and loop closure on bodice with zipper closure on skirt below waist and snap closure at waistline on wrapped outer skirt. Lined in lime green silk with green grosgrain petersham; shoulder pads. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Size, care and union labels at left side seam of lining near hem. B) Belt of pink reptile skin. Self-covered D-shaped buckle; 2" wide.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress and scarf

Maxi dress of black seersucker in large yellow flower motif. Asymmetric hem; basque inspired waistline dips to left of center with release pleats. Long dolman sleeves with zipper cuffs and hook & eye closure. Bound rounded neckline and sleeve hems. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene Union label. B) Matching scarf in triangular shape.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Formal coat

Coat of black matelassé double woven cloth. Single breasted with four black shiny faceted buttons; bound buttonholes. Long sleeves; 3" wide turn-down collar. Side slit pockets and bust darts. Darts at collar and shaping princess seams at back. Underlined in pelon with fiber-fill interlining; lined in black silk. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus ILGWU label at side with #649042
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Zuckerman, Ben
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mermaid dress

Sheath-style dress of pink sequins. Full length with long dolman sleeves and a mock neck. Base fabric is of light pink silk jersey covered all over in pink sequins, almost rose gold in an irregular fashion. At the waist, the sequins are in 8 uniform rows (2"). Sleeves have 5" zippers at each cuff. Inside snaps and grosgrain ribbons for concealing bra strap. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. 28" waist. Designer label (inside left side seam below hip): "Norman Norell / New York" Union label (beside designer label) Retailer label: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Date: 1967
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mini dress

Dress of black linen. Above the knee length; sleeveless; V-neck and V cutouts on front shoulders. Belt loops at sides (belt missing). Back closure of seven tiny black buttons with bound buttonholes. Fully lined. Retailer Label: Lou Lattimore / Dallas Designer Label: Tiffeau & Busch LTD / New York
Date: 1968
Creator: Tiffeau & Busch
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Men’s tie of course wild silk in bright pink with hints of navy, green, and gold. Navy blue lining.
Date: unknown
Creator: Lauren, Ralph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Brocade ensemble

Dress ensemble of pink and gold silk brocade. A) Jacket. Turn down collar; single breasted fastening with rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at hips; long suit sleeves; waist length. Lined in pink synthetic. B) Dress. V-shaped surplice bodice with princess seams; sleeveless. Set-in empire waistline; five gored skirt with inseam pockets. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in pink synthetic. Designer label: Elinor Simmons / for / Malcom Starr Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Label: Made in the British / Crown Colony of Hong Kong Size tag: 12
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Simmons, Elinor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wrap Dress

Wrap dress of brown and white cotton jersey knit printed in 'snakeskin' pattern.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Von Furstenberg, Diane
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of houndstooth brown and tan wool. A) Jacket with collar; small wooden buttons. Long sleeves. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Remains of removed label at side seam. B) Mid-length skirt of self; flared. Designer's label at left side seam: "Geoffrey / Beene" Union label Size: 6 "Front" label C) Belt of brown leather with closure of three snaps. Designer's stamp on reverse: "Geoffrey Beene" and "1481 6"
Date: 1973/1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of black jersey knit. a) Dress with long sleeves. No collar. Below-knee length. Invisible center back zipper. Curved seam at hips. Pockets. Black star sequins covering seam on front. Designer label at center back neckline: Geoffrey Beene (b) Jacket to waist. Peplum. Long sleeve. Sequins at right lapel and large beaded buttons on princess line. Retailer label: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of gray/green and tan striped wool jersey knit. Rounded neckline; below knee length; long sleeves. Horizontal stripes; bias cut angle from right neckline to left hip; gathers at left hip; back horizontal stripes. Invisible zipper closure; lined in olive green fabric. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass / Made in USA".
Date: 1982
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of brown wool crepe. Knee-length, with wide rounded neckline, wide straps, sleeveless, and series of snaps and hooks-and-eyes at left shoulder. Upper part of straight skirt is attached to lining, and bodice area is overlaid with brown wool crepe "blouse" attached to lining/shoulders/skirt. Fully lined in dark brown silk(?), secured as a free-floating slip attached at neckline and part of side seam. Lined around neckline, armholes, shoulder opening, with wide band of dark bronze silk(?) as the outer bow/ribbons. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Pattullo - Jo Copeland" Retailer's label inside skirt, behind lining: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Copeland, Jo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of gray wool with cream satin accents. V-shaped neckline with narrow revers of satin. Sleeveless, princess seams. Attached satin belt with a large bow in front. Knee length with lower panel of cream satin (hem released). Side slit pockets. Bodice lined in wine colored acetate. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Elinor Simmons / for / Malcolm Starr Retailer Label: Del Ann's / Dallas Union label
Date: 1964/1972
Creator: Simmons, Elinor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black net with white swirls. Short capped, raglan sleeves; bateau neckline. Swirls in shape of flowers at right shoulder. Knee length under layer; top layer 1" above under layer with slit from hem to chest on right side. Braiding around neckline extends across front and back left shoulder to form trailing ends to hemline. Slit pocket at right side seam of inner layer. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Union label, "Dry Clean Only" and size "6" tags at bottom of interior pocket flap.
Date: Spring 1991
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wedding dress

Wedding ensemble. a) Dress is of creme satin styled as a sleeveless A-line dress, with 1 1'4" shoulder straps. The neckline of the bodice is embellished with rows of satin cording forming a cross-over design. The skirt has a high waistline, and is formed of a lattice of groups of four vertical and four horizontal rows of satin cording, with a backing of creme gauze. Label sewn into inside back of dress. Center back lap zipper enclosure extending from mid back to upper thigh. Hook-and-eye closure. Designer Label: "Victor Costa / Bridal"
Date: 1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library