Beachwear Ensemble - Bikini and Coverup

Beach ensemble consisting of bikini and coverup. The bikini top and bottom are of jersey printed with a modern art design of greens, pink and red stripes. Top has ties that go up and behind neck, and bands that reach around to back and secure with metal clasp. At front, between the cups along top edge is a non-functional tie made of piping made from the jersey material. Bikini bottom is low-cut. The coverup is of light chiffon, possibly silk, with swirling stripes in the same pattern as bikini. It is sleeveless, has a boat neckline, and rounded hemline. The pieces of the ensemble have various tags: In bikini top: "12" In bikini bottom: "Emilio Schuberth / Roma / Fabricato in Italia"; Made in Italy / Exclusively for / Neiman-Marcus"; "Made in Italy"; "12"; Helanca / Filanca / Marche Int. Dep." Stamped near hem of coverup: "Enzo Mari Per / Fio / Rio"; Sewn in tags: "Fio / Rio"; "Emilio Schuberth / Roma / Fabricato in Italia". Pattern designed by Enzo Mari (b. Novara, Italy, 1932). From the original Carrie Marcus Neiman Foundation collection assembled by Stanley and Edward Marcus.
Date: 1965
Creator: Schuberth, Emilio, 1904-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black chiffon with feathers and paillettes. Chiffon bodice with skirt trimmed in black pailettes and ostrich feathers. Sleeveless; narrow collar. Center front closure of self-covered buttons with snaps below waist. B) Slip of black chiffon. Nude spaghetti straps; lined in black organza. Designer's label: Pauline Trigère Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1965
Creator: Trigère, Pauline
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirtwaist dress

a) Shirtwaist style dress of orange silk with blue shibori-inspired print. Notched lapel with faux center front placket. Smocked detail at front waistline. Long sleeves with smocked cuffs and zipper closure. Center back zipper closure on skirt and hidden button closure on bodice. Lined in orange crepe; orange grosgrain ribbon petersham. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus b) Matching contour belt with rectangular buckle self-covered on three sides. Stamped: Galanos
Date: 1965
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

At Home Ensemble

At-home or hostess ensemble.
Date: 1965
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
System: The UNT Digital Library