Day dress

Dress of synthetic taffeta in black polka dots on white background. Scoop neck; knee length. Sleeveless; back of dress is halter cut. False attached vest with solid black knit insets, stitched in silver metallic thread and trimmed in silver metallic ribbon. Front of dress is black knit, V-shaped with curved flat pleats at each side of the V at waist. Center back hidden zipper. Lined ivory crepe synthetic (polyester?). Designer's label at center back to right of zipper: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Size "6" tag, cleaning instructions and union label attached to base of zipper.
Date: 1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped dress

Day dress in shift style of blue and white diagonal striped crepe. Inserted front bib detail of green and white diagonal stripes gathers at U-shaped base; narrow pink band at rounded neckline forms a knot at center back hook & eye closure. Midi length; sleeveless with armholes bound in green. Slit pockets at side seams. Bib backed in green; balance of dress unlined. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1982
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Navy blue and white leather pumps. All leather pumps of navy blue leather printed with a polka dot white button motif. Heel and toe of shoe are of solid navy blue leather. Lined in embossed gold leather. Black leather sole. Designer's label stamped inside: "Bruno Magli / Made in Italy Bologna" Satmped inside: "C 4141 11702 5 1/2B"
Date: 1988
Creator: Bruno Magli
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pair of golden beige patent leather pumps with all-over textured golden beige patent leather appliques. The patent leather appliques are bell/tulip shaped and have a pebble texture. Lined in gold metallic leather. 3 1/4" spike heel covered in the applique leather. Stamped in each shoe: "Rene / Caovilla / Per" Applied label in each shoe: "Marie Leavell / Made in Italy" Stamped on sole: "Made / In / Italy" within circle; "7 1/2" Size 7 1/2. 23 cm. long; 8 cm. at widest; 14cm. at highest; Heel: 8 cm. (3 1/4") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Caovilla, Rene
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fringed vest

Vest of black velveteen with printed black leather suede fringe. Floral print suede in metallic colors of silver, green, pale blue, mauve, and gold. Fringe is 3/1/2" bands of printed suede sewn horizontally and overlapping. Styled with high padded, overlapping collar of matching printed suede and left side opening with closure of five brass snaps. Sleeveless with bound armholes. Opening faced in black velveteen; lined in black cotton. Designer's label: Roberto Cavalli / Firenze / Made in Italy Content/care and size tags attached to base of designer label.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Cavalli, Roberto, 1940-
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of black wool trimmed with fourteen Chanel 'Royalty' patches on front with gold and clear beads stitched onto patches. Notched collar; double-breasted; gold-tone Chanel buttons at front with four matching buttons on each vented sleeve cuff. Designer label: Chanel / Boutique Origin: Made in France/ Fabrique en France'/ Collection 17/ 'Style/ Modele' 21770/ 'Size/ Taille' 38/ 'Color/Coloris' 02/ Fabric 509/ Composition/ 100% Wool/ Dry Clean Only/ Nettoyer A Sec Seulement.
Date: 1980/1990
Creator: Chanel (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Day dress of cotton in white floral pattern on black background. Street length. Surplice neckline wraps into elastic smocked waist. Straight skirt with asymmetric peplum below smocked waist; kick pleat at center back. Short puff sleeves have pleated shoulders and box pleats on cuffs. Center back button closure. Unlined.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Choon, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

a) Short evening dress of silver lamé and sequined lace with ostrich feather skirt. Straight strapless bodice with drop waist. Lower skirt covered with vertical rows of beige feather boa. Center back zipper closure. Lined in taupe silk. Designer's label: Victor Costa Style number tag under designer's label: Style 7780 / Size 8 b) Matching boa of ostrich feather with silver and gold Lurex thread.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embroidered blouse

Blouse of brown chiffon covered with beaded and embroidered paisley designs. Wide V-shaped neckline and cuffs of long sleeves trimmed in brown braid; zippered sleeve cuffs. Lower 7" of blouse covered in brown chiffon. Designer label: Oscar de la Renta
Date: 1988
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
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

Day dress

A) Day dress of white silk with printed pale blue polka dots bordered black. Semi-fitted bodice with open V-neckline and spread collar. Short set-in sleeves. Center front opening with three bound buttonholes, three pale blue buttons, four snaps, one hook&eye at the waist seam and an off-center zipper from waist to hipline. The zipper is disguised by a pocket. Waist seam with gathered, fitted, knee-length skirt. Two pockets in off-center front seams. The pockets are lined in white silk. The dress is piece- lined in white organdy. White grosgrain petersham with double hook&eye closure; padded shoulders. Designer's label beneath left armhole: Givenchy / Made in France Handwritten couture tag underneath designer's label: 75.030 B) Belt of matching white silk belt printed in a pale blue polka dot motif accented with black circles. Soft belt meant to be tied center front.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Dinner dress of black satin and velvet. Sleeveless; fitted bodice with deep V-neckline. Standing, black satin spread collar. Center front lapped closure with four covered snaps and a single hook&bar. Waist seam with fitted, draped, knee-length skirt. The skirt drapes from left of center front. Fully lined in black silk. Black grosgrain petersham with hook&eye closure. Designer's label: "Givenchy / Made in France Handwritten couture tag underneath designer's label: 80533
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of blue silk gazar. The full-length dress has a fitted bodice simulating a wrap style, with V neckline, and long straight sleeves with 5 fabric buttons at each wrist. The skirt has an asymmetrical peplum with an inverted opening in front that is equal to the floor length A-line skirt, giving the effect of an over-skirt pulled back to reveal an underskirt. At back is a zipper closure from neckline to below hips, with a series of snaps at the top of the peplum. The dress has an accompanying leather belt covered with the same blue silk gazar.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black velvet and pink silk crepe. Halter neckline; empire waist; ruched pink bodice with boning. Straight velvet skirt; full length with pink bow at back. Zipper and hook & eye closures at back. Lined in black silk. No labels or tags.
Date: 1985
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of brown suede trimmed in square, pyramid shaped brass studs on front and at shoulder seams. Collarless; 3/4 length. Open front; thigh length. Round neckline with long sleeves. Side panels with slit seam pockets. Designer Label: Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique Couture number: 662
Date: 1980/1990
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweatshirt

Sweatshirt of black cotton jersey. 3/4 length raglan sleeves; shoulder pads, ribbed neck, hem, and cuffs. Designer label: Norma Kamali
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Kamali, Norma
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Blouse of beige, rose, and teal satin in rows of iris floral print. Pointed collar; long cuffed sleeves; center front buttoned placket closure. Designer label: Anne Klein Union label.
Date: 1980
Creator: Klein, Anne
System: The UNT Digital Library

Crepe pants

Pants of olive green wool crepe. Fitted waist with circular brass rivets through which a narrow tie belt of matching fabric forms a drawstring. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure. Lined in olive green synthetic. Designer's label: Anne Klein II Size/care label to right of designer label. Content label to left of designer label. Union label at right side seam hip.
Date: 1980/1999
Creator: Klein, Anne
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Slingback pumps of red satin with gold metallic leather at pointed toe.
Date: 1985
Creator: Lagerfeld, Karl, 1933-2019
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pumps of taupe suede. 2" heel. Sling back strap wraps around ankle. Vamp extends toward ankle creating a pointed tongue. Tie of self fabric fastens over tongue. Pointed toe. Designer label: "Manolo Blahnik / London" Markings on bottom of shoe: "Vero Cuoio / Made in Italy / 36 1/2" and "Manolo Blahnik"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Manolo Blahnik
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Woman's rose red "Marii" pleated dress of medium length. Styled with bound, wide "V"-shaped neckline; long layered sleeves: inner sleeve of red organdy, outer sleeve with two puffed sections and long flared cuff. Straight bodice. Layered skirt with gold-edged flounce at hip and hem. All hems machine stitched with gold thread. Unlined. Closure by plastic zippers at center back and left side. Designer label sewn inside back of neck near zipper: "Mary McFadden". Retailer's tag "Marie Leavell"
Date: 1982
Creator: McFadden, Mary, 1938-
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Tunic/shift style midi dress of natural cotton muslin trimmed with geometric patches of sashiko style Japanese embroidery. Wide rounded, bound neckline. Elbow length sleeves with button and loop closure at vented hem. Side slit pockets. Side vents with asymmetric hemline shorter in front. Designer label: Issey Miyake / Plantation
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Miyake, Issey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beaded dress

Evening dress of turquoise blues and shades of pink silk chiffon with beaded bodice. Full-length dress has 3 pink chrysanthemum flowers, one wraps around left side bodice, one at center front hemline, and other at center back hemline of skirt. The pattern of the petals continues beyond the flowers in shades of turquoise blue. Round neckline and hemlines are cut along the petal shapes. Bodice is accented with bugle beads in self-colors throughout. Bracelet length sleeves with covered snap closure; unstructured silhouette. Center back zipper and hook & eye at mid-back and hook & eye at neckline give open back effect. Fully lined in turquoise rayon; scalloped hem. No Designer label. Fabric/care label inside back at upper neckline: "OUT CLOTH 100% SILK / LINING 100% RAYON / Size / MADE IN JAPAN / DRY CLEANING ONLY" Retailer's label below fabric/care label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1980
Creator: Mori, Hanae
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress in shift style of violet, blue and pink flower motif silk with outer layer of black chiffon. Attached cape overlay on back in black chiffon with matching flower motif. Square neck elasticized at shoulders scoops in back; elbow length butterfly sleeves of black chiffon. Center back zipper with hook & eye on dress and covered snaps on cape. Lined in black rayon. Designer's label at back neckline: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Size "10" tag attached to base of designer label. Content/care label at back neckline. Retailer's label on center back seam of dress near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1989~
Creator: Mori, Hanae
System: The UNT Digital Library