Resource Type

Embellished gloves

Gloves of deep turquoise kid leather with silver metal eyelets that cover the top part of the gloves that sit above the wrist; diagonal opening.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Alaia, Azzedine
System: The UNT Digital Library

Green evening dress

Gown of green and black nylon tulle with vertical stripes of crystal rhinestones on bodice; V-neckline and short sleeves; bodice dips to a V-point in center-front and center-back; full-length, full skirt of 2 layers of green tulle with 1 layer of black tulle over top; bodice is fully lined in green acetate; under skirt of acetate; center-back zip closure. Designer's label at inside back: "Murray Arbeid / " Retailer's label at inside back: "Made in England for / Lou Lattimore / Inc." Care/content tag at inside middle back.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Arbeid, Murray
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening ensemble of ivory silk with black tulip design. A) Blouse. Sleeveless with webbed front waist panel of black silk and silver thread. Rounded neckline with deep opening which ends at center front zipper closure on webbed panel. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label: "Geof / frey / Beene" Retailer's label: "Bergdorf / Goodman / On the Plaza / New York" B) Skirt. Full length with webbed front panel matching blouse. Center back zipper closure. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label: "Geof / frey / Beene" Union label, cleaning instructions and size "8" tags at base of zipper.
Date: Spring 1985
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of midnight blue wool, black organza, and black satin. a) Shirt of wool. Long sleeve. Upper-hip length. Collar, cuffs, and button stand of satin. Wool in collar exposed through organza front and back. Pockets on V. Rhinestone buttons. (b) Ankle-length skirt of wool to knee and organza from knee to ankle. Satin strip connects the two fabrics. Pleats all around waist.
Date: 1985/1995
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

Houndstooth skirt

Skirt of black and white wool houndstooth. Below knee length; slightly A-lined. Kick pleat at center back seam. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on 1.5" waistband. Lined in black fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass"
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Light tan cardigan

Cardigan of light tan cashmere. Crew neckline; center front closure of five gold Chanel logo buttons. Long sleeves with three gold Chanel logo buttons at vented cuff. Designer label: Chanel
Date: 1985
Creator: Chanel (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of black silk with a geometric print. Scoop neck; very short kimono sleeves. Set-in waist with gathered overskirt open at front.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Chloé (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Skirt ensemble. A) Boxed jacket of brown twill. Short sleeves. Banded collar follows sides of squared neckline. Center front closure of three circular white buttons at hem. Lined in brown synthetic; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Care tags at back neckline and left side seam. B) Shell blouse of dark taupe silk crepe with vertical stripes of red, turquoise, navy, ivory, and tan. Rounded neckline; sleeveless with deep arm holes. Center back closure of button and loop at neckline. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Size "38" tag at left of designer label. Retailer's label at back neckline: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus" C) Skirt is modified tunic skirt with straight underskirt in crepe fabric matching blouse and outer full skirt of dark taupe in large leaf motif in colors matching stripes on blouse. Wide, 4-1/2” fitted waistband with left side zipper and hook & eye. Designer's label at back waist: "Chloé / Made in France" Size "38" tag at base of designer label. Retailer's label at back waist: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1985/1990
Creator: Chloé (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Evening dress of black acetate/rayon velvet and polyester satin. Knee length; wide, square neckline. Velvet bodice with waist darts and asymmetrical bottom edge; boning along princess seams. Long sleeves with gathered puffs at shoulders taper to wrists. A-line skirt of black polyester satin has attached bow positioned vertically on left side. Center back zipper. Fully lined in black fabrics; skirt lining has attached underskirt of black tulle. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa: Union label with designer label. Content/care/size tag at left armscye.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Midi dress of polyester/rayon blend in horizontal stripe pattern of red and brown tone floral print. Square neckline; short elasticized sleeves. Designer's label: "Victor Costa / Ltd." B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 1" wide. C) Head scarf of fabric matching dress; triangular shape.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of red polyester satin. Bustier style bodice of coiled red piping with 2 inch wide shoulder straps of same. Full length, sarong style draped skirt. Knot of matching coil piping on left bottom of bodice and four long strands of same fabric having black faceted teardrop beads at the end of each strand. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in red polyester fabric. Designer's label on back right of bodice: "Victor Costa" Made in USA label below designer label. Content/care/size tag at right side seam.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black net with gold glitter dots. Strapless bodice is of cartridge pleated net trimmed with three rows of black gold dotted satin ribbon. Two bows of matching ribbon at center front top and bottom. Bodice has double layered ruffle at top and waist. Full, gathered tea-length skirt. Middle layer of black tulle net and inner skirt lining of black acetate. Center back opening with zipper and hook & eye. Designer's label at back neckline: "Victor Costa" Maker's tag under designer's label: "Finisher 6661 / Style 3101 / Size 6"
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of white satin and blue velvet. Bodice has puffed sleeves of white silk satin that gather at the shoulder and large, flat bows above each sleeve; peplum-style bodice in blue velvet adorned with varying sizes of faux white pearls; straight neckline; princess seams with boning; full length skirt, ballgown silhouette of same white silk satin which gathers at seams hidden under peplum; CB closure with a zipper, hook and eye, and 3 snaps. Bodice is lined with blue synthetic fabric; skirt is partially lined in white synthetic fabric and white tulle for fullness. 26" waist. Designer label inside near zipper is partially ripped out, but most likely is "Victor Costa". Care and size labels.
Date: 1985/1986
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress with beading

Evening dress of chocolate brown acetate/rayon velvet and brown nylon/polyester taffeta. Strapless bodice of brown velvet with swirled designs of metallic sequins and beads, front and back. Off-the-shoulder attached shirred sleeves in brown taffeta. Skirt has 1870's draped front. Back is semicircular with large bow-shaped bustle of brown taffeta attached at waistline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Crinoline bustle and underskirt of black net. Lined in coffee colored synthetic satin. Designer's label at back: "Victor Costa" Union label attached beneath designer label. Content/care tag at right side seam.
Date: 1985/1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Holiday dress

Evening dress of ivory white synthetic satin. Full length. Strapless, heart shaped bodice is boned with princess seaming. White fur trim around hips. Sarong, wrap-around style skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in ivory polyester. Designer's label at back to left of zipper: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 3214 / Date Fall II/Holiday / Operator" Tag at right side seam of bodice: "Lot / Size 4"
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit

Suit of light pink silk shantung. A) Jacket. Single breasted with jewel neckline. Center front closure of six jeweled buttons of a large light pink faux pearl surrounded in white crystals and single snap at neckline; barred buttonholes. Princess seams. Slanted faux flap pockets at hips. Long sleeves with matching buttons at cuffs. Lined in light pink silk; concealed shoulder pads inside lining. Designer and Retailer label: "Victor Costa / for / Neiman-Marcus" Origin label underneath Designer/Retailer label: "Created With Pride / In U.S.A." Care and Contents label inside right seam. B) Straight skirt. Plain waistband; 3 gored; 4 darts on front and back at waist. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in light pink silk; 27" waist. Care and Contents label inside right seam.
Date: 1985
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of gray silk with black stripes; caftan style; mid-calf length; v-neck; long sleeves narrow to the wrists; black silk trim along neckline, wrists, and hem; unlined. Back collar label: Oscar de la Renta Hem of dress: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1985
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of red, orange, and gold silk chiffon in an A-line shape. Convertable collar, long kimono sleeves and front placket. Collar: Oscar de la Renta Retail Label: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of dark gray wool jersey knit. Knee length; vertical welt pockets at hips. Rounded neckline with left side closure of three gray buttons. Long raglan sleeves with a single matching button at vent. Center back vent. Fully lined in navy polyester. Designer's label: "Perry Ellis" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label. B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 3" wide.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Ellis, Perry
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater

Man's pullover sweater of cotton knit in large blocks of black and white with red and blue circles. Crew neckline; long sleeves; ribbed cuffs and hem. Designer's label: Perry Ellis / Knitted by Hand
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Ellis, Perry
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress Ensemble

Dress ensemble of black wool crepe.
Date: 1985/1990
Creator: Escada
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit of black wool knit.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Escada
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Suit of yellow charmeuse silk embellished with chenille in a spider mum floral motif. a) Bolero style jacket. Fish mouth collar closed with self covered button. Long, set-in sleeves with three self covered, non-functioning buttons and bound buttonholes at hem. Fully lined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Michael Faircloth / at / Lilly Dodson" b) Skirt of matching silk. Full, below knee length; gathers into a 3" waist band with four tucks. Four self covered buttons and fabric loops at left side. Fully lined in yellow silk with stiffened net underskirt. Designer's label at center back: "Michael Faircloth / at / Lilly Dodson" Label under waist of under structure: "Makola" with size tag beneath: "M" c) Shell blouse of yellow silk. Rounded neckline; sleeveless. Princess seams. Side seam invisible zipper and invisible center back zipper. Fully lined.
Date: 1985
Creator: Faircloth, Michael
System: The UNT Digital Library