Ensemble - Jacket, Skirts and Blouse

Ensemble of rose silk. The suit consists of a jacket, two skirts and a blouse. The jacket is made from a 1930's sari of pale pink silk embroidered with gold and silver threads, beads, and pink sequins in designs of vines, flowers and abstract line patterns. Jacket has a floating yoke and full leg-o-mutton sleeves with long narrow cuffs that have zipper closures. The jacket itself has a center front opening with no closure. The neckline, edges of closure, hem, and cuffs are edged in heavily beaded bands added by the designer. Designer's label sewn inside back at neck: "Richard Brooks". The blouse is of heavy pink silk, collarless, with round neckline. It is short-sleeved, with pleating at the shoulder. Vertical seaming on front and back for structure. There is a concealed center-back closure with snap at top and 5 clear plastic circular buttons down the length. The blouse is lined in a dark, dusty pink silk and has sewn-in shoulder pads. Designer's label is sewn inside back to the left of the opening: "Richard Brooks". The two skirts are are both of identical pink silk, matching the blouse, of identical construction. One is knee-length, and the other is full-length. …
Date: 1991/1992
Creator: Brooks, Richard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt, Blouse and Scarf

Ensemble of teal silk Ottoman. The suit consists of a jacket and skirt, blouse, and scarf. The jacket is of horizontally ribbed teal silk, banded on the bias, has a rounded neckline, is long sleeved, and has princess seaming for a tailored fit. The sleeves have soft pleating at the shoulders, and there are 3 circular gold buttons set with rhinestones at each cuff. There is a center front closure with 4 large buttons matching the style of sleeve buttons and one hidden snap at top. The buttonholes are hidden in the seam of the opening. The jacket is lined in black silk. The jacket has designer's label sewn inside at back of neck: "Richard Brooks". The matching skirt is of the same silk Ottoman, below-knee length, with soft pleats at front and darts at back from waistband down 5 1/2". Small slit at center back from hem upwards. The sides are cut on straight vertical stripe. The waistband has hook and two eyes, and there is a center back zipper closure. The skirt is lined in teal silk. There are no labels in the skirt. The blouse is of a thin teal green and metallic gold jacquard, woven with …
Date: 1991/1994
Creator: Brooks, Richard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wedding Dress

Wedding dress of hot pink net with shirred all-over appliques and rhinestones. Dress is a short sheath style with V-neck and long sleeves with full length train in back with pink satin bustle with pink silk flowers. Has a matching headpiece with hot pink net veil, not photographed.
Date: 1992
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of black synthetic velvet. Full-length; straight silhouette. Standing collar. Dress is of asymmetrical design with a diagonal from right shoulder to left hip of black lace embellished with floral patterns of black sequins. Triangular inset at left side from waist to hem of black lace matching bodice. Long sleeves; left sleeve of lace has snap closure and right sleeve of velvet has zipper closure. Center back concealed zipper with two hooks & eyes at collar. Main body of dress is lined with black polyester; laced areas are lined with beige polyester with left sleeve lined in black synthetic organza. Shoulder pads. Designer's label at right side of zipper: "Victor Costa" Union label with designer label.
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of silver and gold lamé and lace. Full length. Off-the-shoulder, strapless bodice of silver and gold lace in a floral pattern with elbow length fitted sleeves. Fitted bodice is constructed in layers of white net, black net, and silver lace with gold cord applique. Sarong style tubular skirt of gold and silver crinkle lamé. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Black chiffon lining in skirt; bodice is boned and lined in gray synthetic. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2174 / Date Fall I '92 / Operator"
Date: Autumn 1992
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black polyester knit. Full length with long split at center front seam; narrow silhouette. Halter style bodice of floral black lace embellished with black sequins and beads over white satin. Black knit gathers around waist with off-white satin bow at center front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes. Bodice lined in white acetate and skirt has slip of black acetate. Designer's label at back left shoulder: "Victor Costa" Union label beneath designer label. Care label at right side seam.
Date: 1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of fuchsia silk satin with bow embellishments on short, off-shoulder sleeves. Sleeves are bell-shaped and have cartridge pleats at upper portion. Strapless bodice is fitted; princess seams. Skirt is gathered at drop waist at hips and around back; falls just below knees. Center-back zipper closure with hook and eye. Fully lined in fuchsia synthetic with attached net underskirt. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label at bottom of designer's label: "Crafted with Pride / in U.S.A." Fabric/care/size label at inside left seam.
Date: 1991
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening suit

Black and red evening suit. A) Jacket of acetate/cotton/viscose blend in bands of black faille and black and red brocade in floral pattern. Hip length; fitted with princess seams and long, fitted sleeves. Square cut collarless neckline. Center front closure of six round buttons covered in black cord. Lined in black synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 2801 F / Date Fall I 94 / Operator" Fiber content tag at left side seam. B) Skirt. Fitted at hips and flared below; knee length. Constructed of three layers of polyester: top layer black chiffon, middle layer red chiffon, and bottom layer red acetate. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye.
Date: 1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Tuft" vest

Vest of olive green silk in brown and cream palm frond pattern with black rhinestone centers. Center front closure of four gold tone buttons with large black rhinestone centers; barred buttonholes. Side patch pockets of matching fabric and rhinestones. Tie half belt at center back. Lined in matching fabric. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd / Oldham" Original paper retailer's sales tag: "Stanley Korshak" Size, content and care tags at left front seam near hem.
Date: Autumn 1992
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Skirt suit of red linen weave rayon.
Date: 1995
Creator: Lacroix, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk blouse

Blouse of beige silk with vibrant print of green cactus with yellow flowers, fuchsia/maroon fruit and leaves, and large sombreros in yellow, green, and fuchsia/maroon. Short sleeves. Center front opening with 5 circular simulated mother of pearl shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham" Content/care/size label at left side seam near hem.
Date: 1995
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress in off the shoulder style with long sleeves.
Date: 1992
Creator: John Anthony, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

D’Orsay style pump of red leather with tan ankle strap and border on open toe and vamp; 3.5” stacked heel. Tortoise shell buckle. Label: "Prada"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Prada
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pumps of black leather with cap toes, trimmed on vamp with silver metal “horse bit” hardware. Covered, block heel, 2.5” high; squared toe. Label: "Gucci"
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Gucci
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mules

Mule style shoes of two-tone yellow and brown leather trimmed with large dark brown leather covered button on tab of yellow leather crossing the outside brown side of shoe. Cuban heels covered in matching brown leather; 1.75” high.
Date: 1993/1997
Creator: Miu Miu
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Loafers

Woman’s loafers of purple leather with built-up/stacked, chunky heels; square toes. C) With rose satin drawstring shoe bag. Label: "Prada Milano"
Date: 1993/1998
Creator: Prada
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Mary Jane style pumps of purple leather with elaborate black stitching. Cap toes; French heels, 4” high. Label: "Prada"
Date: 1994
Creator: Prada
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Sweater coat and pant ensemble of knitted wool/mohair/nylon blend in jewel-toned chevron/flame pattern. A) Sweater coat. Full length; long sleeves. Center front closure of four buttons. Turn down collar of purple knit matching the lining of the coat. Designer's label: Missoni / for Nieman-Marcus / Made in Italy B) Pants. Flared leg. Fly closure with button and hook & bar on 1-1/2" waistband. Welt pockets below waistband at front sides. Lined in navy blue polyester knit. C) Scarf/wrap. Rectangular; 11" wide. Backed in purple knit matching lining of coat.
Date: Autumn 1997
Creator: Missoni
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

A) Cotton sage green penefore with pink and lilac floral print. Scoop neckline. Sleeveless with 2 green plastic buttons at each shoulder. 3 green plastic buttons at left waist. Ballerina-length. Full skirt with 5 box pleats at center front and 5 box pleats at center back waist. With a 1" single pleat at waistband. Designer's label at center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label underneath designer's label, has extra button sewn on. Numerical label underneath care and content label; "3182" B) Ivory lambswool cardigan sweater. Wide lapels trimmed in brown lambswool band. Five metal and enamel buttons center front. Decoration includes pink. Sage green, and brown flowers and paisley patterns embroidered at front of sweater and at cuffs of long sleeves. Sweater may be worn over pinafore.
Date: Spring 1994
Creator: Laura Ashley
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

A). Princess-cut day dress of cream viscose rayon floral print with dusty rose and beige flowers, scoop neckline, no waistline, and long, ballerina-length skirt, 12 covered buttons down the center back. Short sleeves. Designer's label at inside back neckline; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content label under designer's label; "Made in Great Britain / Fabrique en Grande-Bretagne" B). Cream polyester princess style slip with thin straps. Designer's label at inside center back neckline on the center back seam; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content label under designer's label; "Made in Great Britain / Fabrique en Grande-Bretagne"
Date: 1995
Creator: Laura Ashley
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit

Suit of dark taupe wool(?) fabric with horizontal "crinkle" texture and scattered reflecting threads. A) Jacket. Waist length with a low Mandarin/standing/band collar with rounded neckline. Long sleeves and center front opening with no closures. Princess seaming, with slit pockets concealed within the seams. Sleeves end with 3" slit at cuffs with rounded corners and a single stitch about 2" in which pull it together. Lined in gray synthetic(?) Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta / Pink Label" Retailer's label at left side opening near waist: "Neiman Marcus" B) Skirt. Knee-length slightly A-line skirt with left side zipper and hook-and-eye and short darts at waist. Lined in gray synthetic(?) as jacket. Designer's label at center-back waistband: "Oscar de la Renta / Pink Label"
Date: 1995/2000
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening ensemble

Greek inspired evening ensemble of black velvet, yellow satin, and embroidered appliques with purple satin skirt. A) Blouse styled to appear as a vest of black rayon velvet trimmed with bands of floral and leaf motif embroidery with gold braid, beads, and multicolored embroidered flowers. Center front opening with closure of 5 large covered snaps. Large floral appliques on center back and at center front opening. Over-sized puffed sleeves of yellow rayon/silk blend satin to elbows; 2-1/2" cuffs have closure of two covered snaps. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label attached under designer label. Fiber content label at right side seam. B) Skirt in purple rayon/silk blend satin. Full, gathered, floor length. Center back zipper closure with two hook & bars on the 2" waistband. Slit pockets at side seams. Fully lined in dark rose synthetic reinforced at waist with 10" gathers of stiff purple tulle at sides of hips. Hem of skirt reinforced with 2" band of horsehair. Designer's label at center waist neckline: "Victor Costa" Union and fiber content labels attached under designer label.
Date: 1990
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of white and blue cotton with vertical/diagonal bold stripes; ankle length. Bodice is one shoulder, with an asymmetrical neckline; the strap is gathered and meets at the shoulder in a small flat bow with two smaller 5/8" straps, one blue and one white. Skirt is comprised of two layers: the upper layer is of the blue and white striped cotton (9.5" at its shortest), the lower layer is of white cotton and has a full a-line silhouette. Natural waist with 1/2" band of blue cotton around the waistband; skirt is gathered. Left side seam zipper closure with hook and eye. Partially lined in white polyester. Size 8 or 28" waist. Designer and Retailer label inside back: "Victor Costa / for / Neiman-Marcus" Care, size, and contents labels. Name written inside near zipper: "[illegible] Goldman"
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Mary Jane-style pumps of gold pinked and perforated leather in brogue style, buckled strap across the ankle, rounded toe. Set-under 4” heel. With gray shoe bags. Label: "Miu Miu"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Miu Miu
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library