Ballgown

Ensemble of red/coral/dark rose satin. The strapless dress has an empire bodice which curves up in front at bust and is lower in back. The full-length A-line skirt is pleated into the waistband with inverted box pleats. The gown has a center back zipper closure with two hook-and-eye closures and two snaps on the placket. The inner construction is complex, with red grosgrain ribbon bust and waist stays with hook-and-eye closures and a boned white horsehair inner bodice which is lined with red chiffon. Inner structure has its own center back zipper closure which is behind outer zipper. There is an attached full-length red satin petticoat with horsehair hem and nylon net inner structure to support front skirt pleats. The skirt is piece lined in red chiffon. The accompanying bolero jacket is of matching red satin with all-over quilting in a patterns of waves and arcs in a red thread. The cropped jacket is semi-fitted, and has an open curved neckline and center-front opening with no closure, all trimmed in a band of red satin. Each of the set-in long sleeves has a (non-functioning) large, red satin-covered button near the cuff; the cuffs are trimmed in a band of red …
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
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

Hat

Hat of purple felt. The hat is visually similar to a toque, but is designed with a domed crown and a brim that turns upwards vertically, forming a high band around the crown. Around the crown is a band of purple ribbon. The hat is unlined, with a black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label: "Adolfo II / New York Paris" Stamped inside: "100% Wool / 'Excello' / Made in U.S.A. / Geo. W. Bollman & Co., Inc."
Date: 1985~
Creator: Adolfo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Skirt suit. A) Jacket of ivory wool with shirt collar with long, wide lapel that is rolled around toward the front and held in place by 2 gold coiled ornaments, one on each side; single snap closure at center-front with gold S-shaped ornament over; jacket is fitted at waist with two crescent seams; long sleeves with inner shoulder pads; two diagonal pockets at hips with lapels; lower hip length; lined in soft white synthetic. B) Pencil skirt of black wool with 4 panels and 1” waistband with diagonal snap closure at left back side; left back zip closure; 6” slit at front right; 24” length; lined in black synthetic. Size 38 Designer's label: "Thierry Mugler / Paris" "Made in France"
Date: 1985~
Creator: Mugler, Thierry
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Gown

Evening gown of dark brown, light brown, and golden yellow silk faille with black velvet bodice. Bodice has a sweetheart neckline and boning at bust; cap sleeves of black tulle heavily embellished with gold beads, brown bugle beads, and brown and black sequins with tassels of gold beads wrap around and trim the back. The full-length skirt of faille is dark brown at top, light brown in the middle and golden yellow at the bottom, each section wraps around from the back and comes to a triangular point at the center-front; under skirts of stiffened double black net. Center-back zip and hook and eye closure. Designer's label: "Bob Mackie"
Date: 1985~
Creator: Mackie, Bob
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of silk chiffon layered skirt with a strapless bodice of floral embroidered olive green tulle; fitted bodice of fine olive tulle is embroidered of flowers and vines of green and violet beads and threads; long skirt consists of layered triangular sections of pink, olive, and pale orange silk chiffon with uneven hemline; waistline is dipped at center-front and center-back; center-back zip closure. Designer's label: "Vicky Tiel / Couture" Retailer's label: "Bergdorf Goodman" Two maker's labels
Date: 1985/1990
Creator: Tiel, Vicky
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

a) Shirt jacket of navy cotton in an open-weave mesh knit. Shirt collar. Center front button closure with 5 circular, navy plastic buttons with vertical, tailored buttonholes. Two flap pockets at bust with lapels and single, matching button closure. Long sleeves. Front vest is lined in dark blue cotton. Interior back waistline has a cord to cinch from within. Designer's label at center back neckline: "A-K-R-I-S-" Sizes on reverse of designer's label: "US 8 F 40 D 38" Content/care label at inside left seam. b) Pencil skirt of navy wool knit with 1 ¼” waistband and 2 darts at front left and right. Two darts at back. Center back zip closure. Fully lined in blue satin. 21” length.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Akris
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

Ensemble - Jacket, Blouse, and Skirt

Ensemble of red quilted silk in pattern of small squares. A) Cropped jacket. Long, raglan sleeves. Center front opening with large, gold, rhinestone encrusted shank button and covered snap; bound buttonhole. Rolled collar with notched lapel. Lined in red silk satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Midon" B) Peg-top style skirt with wide 3-3/4" waistband. Added 2" band at hem. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper with 4 hook & bars on the waistband. Lined in red organdy. Designer's label at center back: "Midon" Cleaning instructions label with designer's label: "Professionally / Dry Clean Only" C) Shell blouse in red silk satin. Pullover style. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Armholes and neckline bordered with 1" topstitched band of self. Unlined.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Faircloth, Michael
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Dress

Day dress of printed golden yellow silk patterned overall with purple, orange and red flowers, green leaves and black dots.
Date: 1985/1990
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of turquoise taffeta and black silk crepe. Main body of the cocktail length dress is black crepe with turquoise taffeta shawl collar which wraps around bodice and forms a caplet in the back. Sleeveless. Wrap around style fastens at inside right with 3 hook & eyes. Attached cummerbund style belt secures on the left at large turquoise bow with 2 hook & eyes. Bodice lined in matching turquoise taffeta; skirt unlined. Designer's label at right side seam: "Adele Simpson / New York / Made in U.S.A." Union label, cleaning instructions and size "10" tags attached below designer label.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Simpson, Adele
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Front-wrap dress of taupe check wool flannel. V-neck with pointed collar and notched lapel. Long sleeves with 2-1/2" cuffs and closure of two brown, circular button and tailored buttonholes. Side, wide welt pockets. Mid-calf length. Taupe grosgrain ribbon petersham; padded shoulders. Skirt lined in taupe synthetic; bodice unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Adele Simpson" Size "12" tag, "100% Wool" and cleaning instructions tag on side seam. With accompanying belt of same fabric; 2" wide with self-covered buckle.
Date: 1985
Creator: Simpson, Adele & Hobson, Donald
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Mix and match skirt ensemble. A) Jacket #1. Jacket of bright yellow wool knit with single white faced lapel on right side. Single large white plastic button closure. Long sleeves. Three patch pockets. Lined in self; padded shoulders. Designer: "Bill Blass" Care tag attached to base of designer label. Evidence of other removed tags. B) Jacket #2. Jacket of black and white houndstooth with yellow horizontal and vertical window pane stripes. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with 5 square black and white plastic buttons. Two welt pockets with flaps at sides. Long sleeves. Lined in cream wool knit; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Fabric tag: "Pure Wool / Made in Italy/ Professional / Dry Clean Only" Care tag. Evidence of removed tag. C) Blouse of yellow and white horizontally striped silk knit fabric. Wide, bateau neckline. Long sleeves gathered into 2" cuffs, with circular white plastic button on each cuff. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined; padded shoulders. Designer's label at back neckline: "Bill Blass" Fabric: "Made in USA / of Imported Fabric" Care: Professional dry clean. Evidence of union tag, removed. Evidence of removed tag (Size?) D) Skirt of bright yellow wool …
Date: 1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of red polyester satin. Bustier style bodice of coiled red piping with 2 inch wide shoulder straps of same. Full length, sarong style draped skirt. Knot of matching coil piping on left bottom of bodice and four long strands of same fabric having black faceted teardrop beads at the end of each strand. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in red polyester fabric. Designer's label on back right of bodice: "Victor Costa" Made in USA label below designer label. Content/care/size tag at right side seam.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Dress

Day dress of black crepe with yellow-gold print.
Date: 1985
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Dress and Bolero/Jacket

Dress ensemble of wool twill.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

Coat of rust colored suede trimmed at cuffs, neck, center front opening and hem with cocoa colored fox fur.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Gown of violet purple jersey.
Date: 1985
Creator: Sant'Angelo, Giorgio di
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit

Suit of light pink silk shantung. A) Jacket. Single breasted with jewel neckline. Center front closure of six jeweled buttons of a large light pink faux pearl surrounded in white crystals and single snap at neckline; barred buttonholes. Princess seams. Slanted faux flap pockets at hips. Long sleeves with matching buttons at cuffs. Lined in light pink silk; concealed shoulder pads inside lining. Designer and Retailer label: "Victor Costa / for / Neiman-Marcus" Origin label underneath Designer/Retailer label: "Created With Pride / In U.S.A." Care and Contents label inside right seam. B) Straight skirt. Plain waistband; 3 gored; 4 darts on front and back at waist. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure. Lined in light pink silk; 27" waist. Care and Contents label inside right seam.
Date: 1985
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pants Ensemble

Pants ensemble of brown/bronze silk satin and wool crepe.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Skirt ensemble. A) Boxed jacket of brown twill. Short sleeves. Banded collar follows sides of squared neckline. Center front closure of three circular white buttons at hem. Lined in brown synthetic; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Care tags at back neckline and left side seam. B) Shell blouse of dark taupe silk crepe with vertical stripes of red, turquoise, navy, ivory, and tan. Rounded neckline; sleeveless with deep arm holes. Center back closure of button and loop at neckline. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Size "38" tag at left of designer label. Retailer's label at back neckline: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus" C) Skirt is modified tunic skirt with straight underskirt in crepe fabric matching blouse and outer full skirt of dark taupe in large leaf motif in colors matching stripes on blouse. Wide, 4-1/2” fitted waistband with left side zipper and hook & eye. Designer's label at back waist: "Chloé / Made in France" Size "38" tag at base of designer label. Retailer's label at back waist: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1985/1990
Creator: Chloé (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit of black wool knit.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Escada
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Midi dress of polyester/rayon blend in horizontal stripe pattern of red and brown tone floral print. Square neckline; short elasticized sleeves. Designer's label: "Victor Costa / Ltd." B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 1" wide. C) Head scarf of fabric matching dress; triangular shape.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Costa, Victor
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress Ensemble

Dress ensemble of black wool crepe.
Date: 1985/1990
Creator: Escada
System: The UNT Digital Library