Evening dress

Evening dress of black nylon/polyester blend with multicolored sequin embellishment in abstract paisley pattern at bust and torso. Strapless with horizontal gathers under bust giving cummerbund effect. Full length skirt is gathered at mid-hip. Left side zipper. Petticoat of black net under full skirt; boned bodice. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa" Tag under designer label: "Crafted With Pride in U.S.A." Content/care/size tag under designer label.
Date: 1988
Creator: Costa, Victor
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

Dress of yellow silk chiffon in painterly floral print of blue, purple and green. Below knee length; long sleeves with three self-covered button on cuffs with snap closure. Surplice neckline with snap closure at front waistline with zipper closure on skirt. Draped overskirt gathers at waistline with straight underskirt of matching chiffon. Lined in yellow organza; shoulder pads. Designer label: Monteverdi / Couture / Genova Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size and care label attached to base of designer label. B) Cummerbund style belt of matching chiffon. Closure of three hook & loops; 3" wide.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Monteverdi Couture
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of off-white/ivory cotton blend. Collarless, V-neck. Center front opening with two plain domed gold-colored metal buttons. Long sleeves with single matching domed gold button on vented cuffs. Princess seams. Unlined. Designer's label: Bill Blass
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of brown/taupe toned zig-zagged inspired novelty weave wool blend. Single-breasted; slightly fitted. Collarless neckline squares into center front opening. Long sleeves with vented cuff and non-functioning button. Side welt pockets with flaps; unopened. Lined in charcoal gray synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer label: Giorgio Armani / Le Collezioni / Made in Italy Size tag: 42 / 8 Evidence of tag removed.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Armani, Giorgio
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk blouse

Reptile print silk jacquard blouse, scarf and belt ensemble. A) Blouse of silk in pattern of green jacquard leopard spots on black and white snakeskin background. Soft standing, rolled collar. The collar is secured with a single covered snap. Asymmetric front right opening with five concealed buttons and a snap as the closures. Full-length set-in sleeves with short zippers at the wrists. The front yoke is self faced. Shoulder pads. Designer Label: Givenchy / Made in France Couture Number: 74013 B) Belt of green reptile skin with functional covered buckle. C) Scarf of printed silk to match blouse. Single layer of fabric with turned hem.
Date: 1986
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk blouse

Blouse of gold silk. Turndown collar extends to form tie at neckline. Long sleeves with cuffs close with snap and large gold tone button studded in spiral design of smokey rhinestones. Four hidden buttons at center front. Center back has large inverted pleat; shoulder pads. Unlined. Designer Label: Givenchy / Made in France Couture Number: 79597
Date: 1986
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pocket square

Pocket square/neckerchief of cotton/silk blend. Styled with a 1 1/4" border of rust and black checkered diamonds on dark green background and brown border edges with a center of brown pin dots on a taupe background. Machined hem. Designer stamp: Mr. Junko Measures approximately 18" x 18"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Koshino, Junko
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shorts ensemble

Shorts ensemble of rust red suede. A) Top. Long length with slight flare. Styled with band collar and center front closure of with five red plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Elbow length batwing kimono style sleeves gathered to one button cuffs. Center back seam. Unlined. Total length: 27 5/8" (70.1cm) Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy Size "8" tag. B) Shorts. Very full cut legs gathered/pleated to fitted waistband. Unfinished ends of cut suede. Continental pockets at front sides. Fly with plastic zipper closure and one snap at waistband. Lined with red satin synthetic. Inseam: 6" (17.1cm). Designer label: Beged-Or Italia / Made in Italy
Date: 1980/1984
Creator: Beged-Or
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk blouse

Blouse of red silk. Four gold buttons down center front; one button on each cuff of long sleeves. Turndown collar extends to form tie at neckline. Center back seam has inverted pleat which is 3" on each side. Shoulder pads; unlined. Designer Label: Givenchy / Made in France Couture Number: 79479
Date: 1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Magnolia" dress

Cocktail/dinner dress of silk satin. Bodice of gray silk satin with surplice neckline and cap sleeves. Overskirt of pink satin is draped and pleated in front and opens to left of center. Underskirt of peach satin is A-lined with 6" crenelated hem. Center back closure of self-covered buttons and snaps on bodice, hook & eyes on overskirt and zipper on underskirt. Skirt lined in salmon silk with petersham waistband; padded shoulders. Couture label notes style name as "Magnolia".
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Orrier, Paul-Louis
System: The UNT Digital Library

Maternity dress

Maternity dress of white silk chiffon with leaf motif of gray bugle beads and iridescent sequins. Sack style silhouette; V-shaped neck line. Elbow length sleeves and knee length skirt have fringed hem in matching leaf motif. Kick pleat at center back is outlined in matching gray bugle beads. Center back zipper. Lined in white polyester. Designer's label at back right neckline: Page Boy / Maternity
Date: 1980
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of silk with printed patterns of diagonal stripes and color blocks of pale gray, orange/brown, brown, etc. in diagonal stripes, with brocade of dark brown "spots". A) Blouse. Short torso, with single-breasted center front opening with 6 self-covered small domed buttons and single hidden snap. Band or "Ascot" collar with long extended ends to tie at front. Modified batwing sleeves with cuffs having single self-covered button and hidden snap. Wide, shaped band at lower hem of blouse, with pointed sections at front, curving up at sides, and back down at center back. Center back with DEEP inner vent. Unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: "Hanae Mori / Boutique" B) Skirt. Below-knee length A-line skirt with narrow waist band having hook-and-bar and concealed snap at center back, below which is zipper. Fully lined in brown silk(?) Designer's label at back right inside waistband: "Hanae Mori / Boutique" Size label beside designer's label: "12" Content/care label below size label: "100% Silk / D.C.O." and "Care Instructions / Dry Clean / Only" Union label below content/care label.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Mori, Hanae
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening two-piece dress

Evening ensemble: A) Skirt of ivory silk organza. Full length; wraps around at front. Zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Lined in ivory taffeta. b) Top of ivory organza. Oversized puff sleeves with elastic hems. Top of sleeves form a scoop neckline. Bodice is covered in lace and is heavily beaded with various white and silver beads. Lower quarter of bodice for tucking into skirt is lace with silver metallic thread. Left side zipper closure. Designer label: Adolfo / New York c) Sash of ivory organza.
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Adolfo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Graphic dress

Coat dress of white acetate with asymmetrical front button closure; black trim on edges of collar, lapels, sleeves and hem. Collar of red acetate; hem of blocks of alternating blue and yellow acetate. Designer label inside collar: Ann Tobias
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Tobias, Ann
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of aqua, navy, red, and brown wool houndstooth tweed. Double breasted with two large patch pockets at bottom and one smaller patch pocket at left breast. All pockets have button closure. Notched lapel. Lined in brown synthetic; belt loops at waist. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris B) Belt of brown leather. Rectangular, leather covered buckle.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Knit dress

Dress ensemble of ivory knit. A) Dress. Deep v-neck; long sleeves; neck and sleeves are a more open crochet knit. Knee length. Maker's label: St. John Knits Care tag. B) Belt of matching ivory knit with two horseshoe shaped buckles covered in rhinestones. Hook & bar closure. Ten stones missing.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: St. John's Knits, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Girl's float dress

Girl's float style dress of green/blue/red plaid cotton/polyester blend. Rounded, bound neckline on rounded yoke with collar of self and second, overlaying collar of white eyelet lace with scalloped edge; trimmed with flower of red fabric with green leaves. Long sleeves, gathered into cuffs. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Maker's label inside at left of zipper: "Florence Eiseman". Original paper tag still attached.
Date: 1989
Creator: Eiseman, Florence & Larson, Teri Shapiro
System: The UNT Digital Library

Knit ensemble

Ensemble of silver, gold and tan rayon, wool, viscose, metallic poly, and nylon knit in a wavy, horizontal striped pattern with bead and rhinestone embellishment: a) Cardigan of silver, gold and tan knit in a wavy, horizontal striped pattern with bead and rhinestone embellishment. V-neckline; button front opening with crystal silver set buttons. Cuffs are heavily embellished with crystal and metal rhinestones. Lower hip-length. Maker's label: St. John / Evening Size tag: 14 / Made in / U.S.A. b) Pull-over shell of self-striped knit with scoop neckline. Armholes are trimmed in dark tan knit; shoulders and hemline are heavily embellished with crystal and metal rhinestones. Hip-length. Maker's label: St. John / Evening Size XL / Made in / U.S.A c) Pants of dark tan, wool and rayon knit. 1¼" elasticized waistband; full-length straight leg. Unlined. Maker's label: St. John Size 12 d) Tie belt of tan and gold knit trimmed along edges with silver and brass rhinestones. 1" width and 67" long.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: St. John's Knits, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jeweled jacket

Bolero style jacket of black leather trimmed with large green, orange, yellow, and red faux jewels. Neckline, opening and hem heavily jeweled. Long sleeves with long vents and closure of four large cabochon jewels. Front is curved; waist length. Lined in black satin. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of (size?) label removed below designer label.
Date: 1980/1989
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

Romper

Infant/toddler's romper in pink and white gingham. Sleeveless with embroidered lace down side seams; green and white flower appliqué at right hip. Elastic legs with snap closure at crotch. Designer's label: Florence Eiseman
Date: 1987
Creator: Eiseman, Florence & Larson, Teri Shapiro
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pant ensemble

Three-piece pant ensemble. a) Vest of rust brown velvet with gold thread topstitching. Gold braided trim around edges; lined in same fabric as pantaloons. Designer's label: Geoffrey / Beene b) Blouse of white and brown sheer silk in a design of floral paisley with purple and orange accents and vertical satin stripe. Center front button closure; rounded collar. Long, full sleeves with buttoned cuffs. Designer's label: Geoffrey / Beene c) Pantaloons in fabric of same design as blouse. Wide legs taper slightly to hem. Release pleats around 1" waistband. Center front zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Designer's label: Geoffrey Beene / New York d) 2 1/2" brown leather belt with maroon fabric belt extensions which overlap in back and buckle in front. U-shaped gold tone buckle.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Tie of viscose/rayon in lime green zigzag lines over purple and hot pink and black stripes. Label: "Options"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Options
System: The UNT Digital Library