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
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Fall

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.
Date: 1990~
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.
Date: 1990~
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring 1990 (open access)

Page Boy Maternity Catalog, Spring 1990

Seasonal catalog of maternity clothing for sale by the Page Boy Maternity Company, listing various items that are available with prices, details, and photographs.
Date: Spring 1990
Creator: Page Boy Maternity Company (Dallas, Tex)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

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

Evening dress

Evening ensemble of turquoise blue in Fortuny-influenced "Marii" pleating.
Date: 1990/2002
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of orange wool; fully lined in orange silk satin; diagonally set welt pockets at hip; opening slightly off-center to left, with single large orange button visible and a hidden snap inside; collarless with wide satin lapels; 3/4 length. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening coat

Coat of multi colored abstract floral silk ikat; oversized puffy, padded coat. Rolled pointed collar with center front opening; kimono sleeves. Black and gold strips at seams of each padded area; border- like hem; padded back. Self- lined; could be reversible. Evidence of removed label.
Date: Autumn 1990
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of bright green hammered silk. The tunic-style dress is full-length, tapering to lower hem in a V-line and with a slit up the side. Rounded neckline and long, dolman style sleeves. Inner attached shoulder pads. Handwritten couture number on the designer label: "8624 #2" "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: Autumn 1990
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble. A) Jacket - Dolman sleeves in black wool jersey. Jacket with red satin facings and back panel. Center front closure forms "V" with overlapping panels, secured with one large and one small hook & eye at midriff, and a second small hook and loop higher on bust. Each sleeve with 4" plastic zipper closure at wrist and hook & eye. Edged on all parts with shiny black woven metallic ribbon. Black taffeta lining. Label: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" "Amen Wardy" B) Skirt - Alternating vertical panels of black wool jersey and red satin. Two metal hook & eye closures and 8" hidden zipper closure along seam at left back between red and black panels. Lined in black taffeta. Same labels in back, label at front of waistband: "Front". "Dry Clean Only" "12" Union Label.
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of off-white silk printed with yellow floral pattern; heavily embroidered with yellow cotton in a floral design and areas of openwork embroidery that reveal nude organza lining. Mid-calf length. Scoop neck with thin shoulder straps. Center back zipper. Lined in nude organza. Designer's label at back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" Size "4" tag attached to base of designer label.
Date: 1990/2005
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of royal blue hammered silk in tunic style. Full-length, narrowing to hem and with a slit up the left side. Rounded neckline with hook & eye closure at back. Wide, straight, bracelet-length sleeves. Unlined; padded shoulders. Designer's label at side seam:"Oscar de la Renta" Handwritten couture number on the designer label: "8634 #2" "Made / in U.S.A" tag at base of designer label.
Date: Autumn 1990
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit

Suit of brown wool crepe. A) Brown jacket of wool crepe with brown chenille sleeves and collar. Military style with Nehru collar and seven covered buttons along center front opening. Two mock pockets and long straight sleeves. B) Matching short skirt.
Date: 1990
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
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

Cocktail dress

Dress of red chiffon, sequins and beading. The bodice of the dress is of draped red chiffon with deep V-neckline at front and shawl collar with deep drape at back. The long, full sleeves gather into tight cuffs, each having four red chiffon covered domed buttons and red fabric loops. At the natural waist of the dress is a horizontally ruched band which gives the effect of a sash of the same material, with simulated bow and trailing ends. The bodice simulates a wrap dress, with one side of the collar ends becoming part of the bow of the sash, and the other securing inside with a snap. The bow conceals three hook-and-eye closures and the top of the zipper closure. The short skirt is completely covered with sequins and beads. Black sequins run in horizontal and vertical bands forming a grid/trellis pattern. The vertical rectangular spaces within the grid are filled with rectangles of sequins in green, black, white and orange/red, or with tubular beads in white/iridescent, gray and yellow. There are also scattered irregular patches of orange white or green sequins on the black sequin grid. The skirt is lined in black fabric. Designer's label sewn inside at …
Date: Spring 1990
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
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

Ensemble

Ensemble: a) Hooded shawl/cape of bright olive and navy blue houndstooth lightweight wool with fringe trim throughout. Label: Carolina Herrera/ Neiman Marcus b) Skirt of bright olive and navy blue houndstooth wool with a heavier weight and wider check. Skirt has a slight A-line and is knee length; three knife pleats at lower center half. Center back zip and hinge closure; fully lined in navy blue silk. Label: Carolina Herrera c) Belt of self fabric, like shawl, with navy blue leather edges, and backing and buckle. Label: Carolina Herrera/ Size 10
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Shirt of white cotton with picture postcards printed (or iron-on transferred?) on front; button front; pointed collar; long sleeve; side vents. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham
Date: Spring 1990
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of color-block red and orange wool jersey; 4 front pockets; notched collar; long sleeves; very different upside down zipper in back seam.
Date: Autumn 1990
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of violet polyester taffeta. Full length. Bolero style bodice of purple velour appliqued front and back with multicolored beads, sequins and gold tinsel cord in floral pattern; deep V-shaped neckline. Over-sized leg-o-mutton sleeves with 4-1/2" cuffs of matching velour appliqués and zipper closures. Full pleats from midriff into full skirt. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Built in petticoat of dusty mauve acetate with three tiers of purple net. Designer's label on back left of bodice: "Victor Costa".
Date: 1990
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Shirt of beige rayon; button front top with red, green, orange, yellow crocheted circular appliques; long sleeve; pointed collar. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham
Date: Autumn 1990
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirt

Shirt of beige silk with green and red tropical print; short sleeve; shirt collar; button front. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham
Date: Spring 1990
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library