Cocktail Suit - Jacket and Skirt

Cocktail suit of royal blue douppioni silk, consisting of:. A) Long jacket with Nehru collar; slightly fitted. Front, opening, hem, cuffs, shoulders, pockets, and back yoke elaborately embellished with white embroidery, white seed beading, and ribbon work in floral patterns. Long sleeves. Center-front opening with zipper. Side welt pockets. Lined in white satin synthetic(?); shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" "Made in USA" tag behind designer's label. Content/care/size label at side seam, 100% silk. B) Straight skirt of matching royal blue douppioni silk. Below knee length. Center back zipper with hook & bar on 1" waistband. Lined in royal blue silk synthetic. Designer's label to left of zipper: "Victor Costa" Tag behind designer label: "Crafted With Pride / in U.S.A" Content/care tag behind designer label.
Date: 1988/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

A) Black cotton sateen party dress with iridescent floral pattern. Scooped neckline. Natural waistline and full, 32" ballerina-length skirt. Three-quarter bishop sleeves with 2 iridescent black buttons on band at wrist. A 1" invisible zipper at left side. V-neck back wraps and crosses. Sewn at waist, a 1 1/2" single flat pleat is located 7 1/2" from the bottom hem of the skirt. Designer label at inside back shoulder; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label underneath designer label. Numbered label under care and content label; "3238" B) Cummerbund fabric sash belt ties at waist in back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Laura Ashley
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embroidered blouse

Blouse of ivory rayon in machine embroidered, chain-stitched floral vine motif. Embroidered flowers on center front opening and pointed collar are centered with pearls. Closure has top and bottom self-covered buttons and four large hanging pearl buttons. Long sleeves with matching hanging pearl button closure. Designer label: Times Seven / Todd Oldham
Date: 1988/1990
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Two tone brown herringbone tweed coat ensemble with fur trim.
Date: 1988
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of wool and cotton. (a) Bolero jacket of navy blue, dark ochre, dark orange plaid. Blue wool lining. Small wooden buttons. Notched collar. Double breasted. Decorative shoulder flaps. (b) Shirt of cotton knit jersey. Waist length. Long sleeve. Open neck. Continuous lap. Buttons closed at neck. Brown leather trim around neck and lap. (c) Skirt of navy blue cotton/poly blend. Straight. Knee length. (d) Midi length brown flare skirt. Pockets. 4 small stitched down pleats each side (16 total). 2" waistband. (e) Navy scarf with off-white and red lines. (f) 1" belt of brown reptile pattern. Neiman Marcus label on back of jacket. Designer label on blouse: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1988
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3054 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3054

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #3054 to make a misses' dress with back neck slit, blouson bodice, straight skirt, and elasticized waist and jacket with drop shoulders and shaped hemline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6388 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6388

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #6388 to make a semi-fitted pull-over dress and unlined loose-fitting jacket with notched collar and cap sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6398 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6398

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #6398 to make a misses' dress with drop waist bodice, dirndl skirt, and cut-in armholes, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3787 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3787

Easy McCall's Pattern #3787 in the Women's Day Collection to make sportswear separates including a loose-fitting drop-waist dress with optional wide straps and patch pockets, a blouse with convertible collar and shaped hemline, pants or shorts with elasticized waistband and side seam pockets, and tie belt of self, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3888 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3888

Easy McCall's Pattern #3888 to make a long-sleeved loose-fitting jacket with optional patch pockets, pull-over top or dress with jewel neckline and extended shoulders and shoulder pads, straight skirt, and tapered pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8679 (open access)

Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #8679

Simplicity Go Everywhere Pattern #8679 by Nancy Heller and Overlock Serger to make knitwear separates including pull-on pants, shorts, skirt, pull-over top, and cardigan, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Heller, Nancy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2054 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2054

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2054 by Perry Ellis to make a misses crop top with scoop neckline, dress with fitted silhouette, skirt gathered into wide waistband, and flared shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Ellis, Perry
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2055 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2055

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2055 by Calvin Klein to make a loose-fitting dress with neckline variations, dolman sleeves, and above-the-knee length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2190 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2190

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2190 by Calvin Klein to make a loose-fitting straight dress with shoulder pads, side panels, and back button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2209 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2209

Vogue Pattern #2209 by Perry Ellis to make men's pants with a button waistband, carriers, and zip fly, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Vogue Pattern Service
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7382 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7382

Very Easy Vogue Career Pattern #7382 to make a straight dress with shoulder pads, front overlay, back zipper, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1988
Creator: Vogue Pattern
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening coat

Evening coat of black satin. Long sleeves. buttons center front
Date: 1988
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

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
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of red chiffon. Draped bodice. long sleeves. floor length.
Date: 1988
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of persimmon orange satin. Full-length gown with square neckline, gathers at shoulders with inner crinoline/horsehair stuffing, and long sleeves with snaps at wrists. The full, full-length skirt has two box pleats slightly below natural waist, and has self belt/sash of self around waist, with large bow of same at center front, which secures with hooks and eyes. Center back zipper. Inner slip of same fabric with wide stiffened hem, two layers of tulle petticoats. No labels.
Date: 1988
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black cut velvet in floral design. Low. square neck. 3/4 sleeves. floor length. Lined in green silk.
Date: 1988/1993
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress with bodice of silver metallic lace embellished with gray sequins and skirt of gray polyester satin. Full length. Scalloped high neckline and long sleeves. Asymmetrical waist line with hanging fold of matching grey satin at left hip. Sarong, wrap around skirt with opening at left beneath fold/bow. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Bodice lined in beige acetate with nude net at neckline and sleeves; shoulder pads. Skirt lined in gray acetate. Designer's label to left of zipper: "Victor Costa" Cleaning and union labels beneath designer label. Size tag at left side seam armseye.
Date: 1988
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening suit

Evening ensemble of ivory douppioni silk. A) Evening jacket. Long, fitted. Nehru style collar; long sleeves. Jacket is heavily trimmed in floral and leaf motif embroideries of braid, beading, and thread covering front bodice to waist, over shoulders to center back, pockets, hem, and cuffs. Center front closure of seven hook & eyes. Lined in ivory synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label beneath designer label. Fiber content/size "6" tag at left side seam. B) Skirt of matching fabric. Straight style. Center back zipper with hook & bar on 1" waistband. Lined in ivory synthetic. Fiber content/size "4" tag at right back waistband.
Date: 1988/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral print dress

Dress of silk in crepe and twill weave in red and pink rose design. Short, puffed sleeves lined in organza. Rounded neckline piped in magenta. Center back closure of two covered buttons and loops. Unlined with neck facing; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Flora Kung / New York" Content/care and size tags at base of designer label.
Date: 1988
Creator: Kung, Flora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library