Cocktail dress

Dress of red silk with all-over gold-tone embroidery. Surplice bodice creating v-neckline, sleeveless, belt effect at empire/natural waistline, above-the-knee length. Linear bands of embroidery around the neckline, waistline, hem, and along "wrap" effect across the front side.
Date: Spring 2008
Creator: Khan, Naeem
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Quilted ikat dress

Cocktail dress of red and black silk charmeuse with staggered zigzag tiers of ikat bands, round neckline, sleeveless, natural waistline, center back zipper, a-line skirt with bands of parallel curved quilting stitches at the side near hemline, lined in black silk. Label: Oscar de la Renta, F08, 9N676, size 8
Date: Autumn 2008
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ombre evening ensemble

Evening coat ensemble. A) Coat of red, black and purple silk embroidery in an extra-large paisley design. Band collar; full-length; half length sleeves. Red silk lining. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" B) Skirt of graduating pattern of light and dark purple sequins. Full-length with a slight train. Dark purple sequins at waist; 1" waistband. Medium purple sequins around hips and calves; light purple sequins around knees and ankles. Left size zipper closure; purple chiffon lining. Designer's label at inner waistband: "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: Spring 2001
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool suit

Suit of black wool with woven shiny material that provides shimmer; a) jacket of self; fully lined; black beading on cuffs; collarless style; five faux black buttons in the front with snaps underneath; b) straight skirt of self; black satin waistband.
Date: 2000
Creator: Casey, Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ruffled silk blouse

Top of black silk blend with lining of black silk. Sleeveless; wide, rounded neckline. Overlapping diagonal layers of ruffles across front and ruffled cap over of left shoulder. Zipper at left side.
Date: Spring 2009
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress with feather details

Evening gown of black loosely pleated net with black beads and sequins scattered throughout. Strapless, fitted bodice. Long, full skirt with diamond shaped clusters of beads and sequins with long, thin black feathers spraying out from the center. Attached underskirt of transparent black stiffened fabric with 7" supported hem and two layers of black net skirts under top skirt. Left side zip closure. Bodice lined in black satin, with boning.
Date: Autumn 2003
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Black evening dress

Dress of black silk; full-length with slight train; gently from hips; high boat neck in front; empire waist with gathers at bust; fitted at waist with hip darts; back has 16 fabric straps hanging vertically to waist covered with rhinestone and bead embellishment; folded silk panels hang to the back sewn into side seams; CB zipper up to waist; black lining; dress has interior belt that snaps in back; built in strapless, backless black bra
Date: 2000/2005
Creator: Khan, Naeem
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool and fur suit

Skirt suit of brown, grey and white wool and fur. wool forms a subtle plaid with slub yarns. Fur is gray close to clothing and brown at ends. A) Jacket. Hip-length with standing collar. Long sleeves and center-front opening with no closure. Neckline, opening, hem, and cuffs trimmed with variegated fur, grays to black. Sleeves with 2" vent, at top of which is a large brown tooth-shaped bead. Around neckline, opening, hem, cufs, and above vents is a wide band of embroidery and beading in stylized floral patterns in browns, golds, silvers, blues, greens, etc. Jacket is part-lined along back and shoulders with gray/green silk(?). Designer's label at inside back collar: "Oscar de la Renta" Evidence of removed tags. B) Skirt. Knee-length. 3" slit at hem on right side with rounded corners. Hem is lined with variegated fur, grays to black. Above hem is wide band of embroidery and beading in stylized floral patterns in browns, golds, silvers, blues, greens, etc. Closure of two hook-and-eyes at waist above side zipper. Skirt has inner gray/green grosgrain waistband, and is lined in silk(?) of the same color. Designer's label at inside waistband: "Oscar de la Renta" Content/Origin/Care label below designer's label, 85% …
Date: Autumn 2004
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral crochet cardigan

Cropped cardigan or bolero jacket of off-white or ecru unbleached cotton made of openwork lace with needlelace and tatting circular floral motifs Label: Oscar de la Renta, S07, 6
Date: Spring 2007
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening gown of red silk charmeuse with hand beading on red and nude tulle. Full length. Sleeveless; wide rounded neckline forms U in back. Bodice of light brown tulle is beaded to give illusion effect. Center front panel of red tulle is embroidered and beaded in floral and foliage motif. Left side zipper closure.
Date: 2005/2009
Creator: Faircloth, Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk suit

Skirt suit of silver silk with slub yarns. a) Jacket has notched collar with black velvet lapels. Four buttons down center front. Front flap pockets; armhole princess seams combine with long waistline darts in front. Raglan sleeves with cuffs. Fully lined b) Skirt; ½" waistband; just below knee-length. Lined; invisible zipper on left gore seam in back. Label in both: Oscar de la Renta
Date: 2000
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Nude illusion dress

Gown of light brown or tan tricot with air-brushed shadowing andsequin and bead embellishments creating a realistic “nude” feminine figure. Sleeveless, jewel neckline, full length, no closures, unlined, with padded cups at the bust.
Date: 2007
Creator: Gaultier, Jean Paul
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Trench coat and dress

A) Trench coat; little black slip dress laminated within clear plastic/vinyl trench coat; slip dress has spaghetti straps, and lace trim at upper bodice and hem; trench coat has double breasted front opening; notched collar; buckles at wrists; slanted pocket lapels at hips with no pockets. B) Belt for coat. Long belt of seamed plastic/vinyl, pointed at one end, clear rectangular buckle at other. Divided by seams into 3 horizontal bands.
Date: 2007
Creator: Gaultier, Jean Paul
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black velvet and beads and blue silk. Black velvet bodice has wide neckline. Full length blue silk skirt flares from the waist; waistline has heavy black beads that extend 1" above the waist and 3" below. Waistline darts; Long sleeves. Center back invisible zipper; black lining on bodice; blue lining on skirt.
Date: Autumn 2005
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wrap blouse

Wrap blouse styled as a classic white button-up shirt, made of white cotton-spandex blend, pointed collar, wrap or surplice construction with hook and eye and neckline to create a wide convex curve across the torso, three-quarter length set in sleeves, unlined. Label: Stephanie B. and fabric care/content.
Date: 2005/2015
Creator: Stephanie B.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Caftan

"Untitled" Caftan style dress of navy and white silk in floral motif of repeated blocks giving a trellis effect. Long, raglan style sleeves. Full length. Convertible collar. Center front opening with 3 navy, circular buttons and four loops.
Date: 2000/2009
Creator: Zerner, Amy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of blue silk taffeta with faint floral watered-silk print; floral brocade print. Round neckline; 24 non-working tiny buttons from center front neckline to waist. Puffed cap sleeves have four tucks into one tiny button just under shoulder. Neckline princess seams to seam around hips; front princess seams have inverted pleats at waist; seams in front and back from armhole to hips 1 1/2" apart into seams at hips. Skirt is below the knee in front; slight train in back. Center back zipper; 3" wide crinoline encased around hem; black lining. Designer's label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: Autumn 2006
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

A) Evening dress of red silk brocade with floral motif. Brown fur cuffs on ¾ sleeves. Wide neckline with a V-neckline; full length. Full skirt gathers into waistline seam; front waistline darts; slight trained lining. Center back invisible zipper. B) Contour belt of self fabric. Leather backing. Oval-shaped buckle of clear and brown heavy glass.
Date: Autumn 2003
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Hummingbirg Energy" caftan

"Hummingbird Energy" Caftan dress of red silk noil with multiple embroidered braid trims. Full length. Front V-shaped yoke has pattern of squares in meandering, embroidered chain stitch; bordered in black ribbon trim with red embroidery. Convertible collar with 4 red, hemispherical buttons and loops. Elbow length sleeves of rough spun silk have vertical, embroidered lines with red velvet buds; turned-back cuffs of fabric matching collar with braid trims that match trim on front yoke and the two vertical embroidered braids down sides of front panel. Side gore panels match sleeves and have 13-1/2" side slits at hem. V-shaped back yoke panel of appliqué fabric in hummingbirds and floral motif; bordered in trim matching front yoke. At center back neckline below collar is ornate designer's label of gold and red rat-tail braid, beads, and gold thread on black velvet with "Amy Zerner" signature.
Date: 2006
Creator: Zerner, Amy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Neckpiece

Southwestern Native American Indian half breastplate. Breastplate is formed by three vertical rows of 3” imitation hairpipe bone and brass, red, blue and light blue beads separated by leather thongs. The bottom row is formed by 2” imitation hairpipe bone and brass, red, blue and light blue beads ending in brass bells. Padded leather suede band forms neckpiece for over the neck.
Date: 2000/2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wedding dress

Wedding dress of bias-cut, double-faced washed ivory silk satin with raw edges. Inverted pleats at midriff. Sleeveless with self-covered buttons across reverse seam on shoulders. Below-knee length (cut at reception). Center back zipper closure hidden by reverse seam and self-covered buttons matching shoulders. Unlined. Designer label: Sartel B) Cropped riding style jacket of black cotton taffeta. Long sleeves; notched lapel. Trimmed with diagonal placket and self-covered buttons at sides. Inside breast pocket is made from detailed section of suspenders left to bride by her grandfather, Stanley Marcus. Lined in black cotton: padded shoulders. Designer label: Sartel Size and content/care tag at left side seam. C) Garment bag for dress in brown fabric on zipper side and black synthetic fabric on opposite side with "Massimo Bizzocchi" stamp.
Date: 2006
Creator: Earnest, Matthew
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress ensemble

Ensemble of pale blue silk faille. a) Dress in sheath style. Rounded, shallow neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; knee-length. Center back zipper with eye-and-hook closure at top. Pale blue silk lining; 3 inch hem line. Designer's label at left of zipper: Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric Three care labels at inside left waist. Size label at inside left waist: "8" b) Coat has open front with high, round neckline and wrist length tapered sleeves. Knee-length; flaring to hem. Slit pockets at waist; lined in ecru silk. Designer's label at back neckline: Bill Blass
Date: 2000/2009
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Turtleneck top

Turtle-neck top of gold lamé with 13 1/2" turtle-neck. Ribbed cuffs and hem. Long sleeves. Designer label: Ralph Lauren / Collection
Date: 2008
Creator: Lauren, Ralph
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

A) Evening dress of hammered pale pink silk/wool blend crepe. High neck with scoop front, empire waist, sleeveless. Bodice is topstitched/quilted all over in 1/4" parallel rows with stitches on front following the contour lines of the armholes and neckline on front piece. Back made of three panels, with side panels with stitches following contour lines of armholes and middle panel echoing the contours from the front of dress. Bodice inner layer of same, but not stitched through. Full-length double skirt with hammer finish has 4 center front tucks and back princess seams, flares gently; inner skirt of self has 4" of feathers at hem with 2" showing below outer skirt. Invisible zipper with hook and loop on left back princess seam. Designer label: "CHADO / Ralph Rucci" Size label: "10" Content label: "60 % silk / 40% wool" Care label: "Dry Clean / Only / Made / in U.S.A" B) Scarf of brown and white silk chiffon; brown ombre along edges fades to white center; 108" x 55". Designer label (double label, identical): "CHADO / Ralph Rucci"
Date: 2005~
Creator: Rucci, Ralph
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library