Sequin dress

Cocktail dress of all-over sequins creating a dynamic collage of art deco-inspired images, including a black and white checkerboard, arching geometric images, and letters spelling out "Pittura" diagonally across the front. Jewel neckline, short set-in sleeves, shift silhouette, mid-thigh length, center back zipper, no label.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Khan, Naeem
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Batman Forever" Riddler ensembles

A) Dress of black velour knit with green "Riddler" question marks printed in various sizes. The t-shirt style dress is knee length, with rounded neckline and short sleeves. Unlined. B) Dress of velour knit with green "Riddler" question marks printed in various sizes, the question marks covered in applied clear novelty "sequins" created by Swarovski. The knee-length dress has a scoop neckline, and spaghetti straps formed of gray metal (pewter?) question marks set with emerald green rhinestones. Unlined. C) Jacket of black polyester satin printed with green "Riddler" question marks of various sizes. The hip-length jacket is single breasted with three oval gray metal (pewter?) "Batman" symbol buttons, and notched collar. Two front patch pockets. Long sleeves. Lined in green polyester satin with large black question mark on center back. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd Oldham / Forever (inside Batman logo)" Underside of designer's label: "Batman and All / Related Elements Are / Property of DC Comics / TM 1995" Fiber content/cleaning instruction label beneath designer's label
Date: Spring 1995
Creator: Oldham, Todd
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening coat

Evening swing coat of green silk satin, oversized shawl collar extending beyond the shoulder line, open front, voluminous elbow-length sleeves, knee length, trapeze or swing silhouette, fully lined in light brown. Label: Miss Rita, California, Junior Petites
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Miss Rita
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leopard print bathing suit

Swimsuit of beige, brown, and black animal print nylon; one-piece; partial black lining.
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Cole of California
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool dress

Dress of navy blue wool gabardine. Square neck; long sleeves. Slight peplum at waist. Straight skirt center front closure with nine 2" and 1-and-1/2" black patent leather buckles. One buckle on cuffs of sleeves. Label at inside seam near hem: "Chas. Levy & Son / Beverly Hills / Mrs. Ben G. Sterling / Date 8/31/37 No 2001", partly filled out by typewriter on pre-printed label.
Date: August 31, 1937
Creator: Levy, Charles
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening ensemble

Evening ensemble A) Long strapless evening gown and matching short jacket of off-white satin in a multi-colored brocade in an oriental floral pattern. Dress is boned. and has a self fabric ribbon and bow at empire waistline with a pleated straight skirt. B) Jacket is fitted with inset sleeves and three covered buttons CB.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Tam, Richard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pants and crop top

Pantsuit (two pieces) in white knit. A) Top of white knit, cropped "bosom top", which fastens across back with straps ending in gold-colored "8" shaped metal interlocking loops. Sleeveless, but with long "flaps" from shoulders which form sleeve-like covers. Designer's label at inside back left: "Elisabeth Stewart / California, U.S.A." Care label at inside back right: "Hand Wash / Use Cool Iron / Do Not Machine Dry" Manufacturer's label behind care label: "Style 843 / Cut 241 / Size 10" B) Pants to match top. Full-length, wide-legged pants with elastic waistband. Designer's label at inside back left: "Elisabeth Stewart / California, U.S.A." Care label at inside back right: "Hand Wash / Use Cool Iron / Do Not Machine Dry" Manufacturer's label behind Designer's label: "Style 814 / Cut 317 / Size Med"
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Stewart, Elisabeth
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Nightgown

Baby-doll style nightgown of off-white nylon with 4" scalloped, lace trim at hem. Deep scoop neckline with spaghetti straps; A-line; falls just below hips. Label: Claire Sandra by Lucie Ann / Beverly Hills
Date: 1960
Creator: Lucie Ann
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

White linen dress

Dress of white linen (cotton?), the fabric with alternating square of double weave, plain squares and a "waffle weave". Knee length; A-line silhouette. Triangular inserts at side seams gradually widening toward hemline. In-seam pocket at side seams. Jewel neckline. Shaped armhole with cap sleeves. Center back lapped zipper. Fully lined in white silk. Designer label: "Rudi Gernreich" Retailer label: "Neiman-Marcus / Trophy Room"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chiffon dress

Cocktail dress of champagne silk chiffon crepe with matching silk satin ribbon trim. High, rounded jewel neckline is trimmed with matching satin ribbon. Elbow length sleeves have satin ribbon and bow at edge. Below-knee length skirt gathers at natural waist with three layers of chiffon and underskirt of beige crepe. Center back opening with hook & eyes on outer layer of bodice and zipper on interior camisole that extends to skirt at waistline. Camisole exterior is matching champagne chiffon and is lined in flesh colored silk gauze with gauze spaghetti straps on shoulders. White grosgrain ribbon petersham with hook & eye. Designer's label at left side seam: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Two-piece suit of tan, lightly striped, possibly synthetic material. a) Jacket: Tailored shell with high rounded neckline. Square spread collar. Full-length set-in sleeves. The sleeves are constructed in one piece with darts at the elbows. Center front closure from the neck to hip line. Four bound buttonholes with corresponding brown tortoise shell buttons. Bound hip pockets with flaps. The jacket front is intricately pieced. Fully lined in light brown crepe. Designer's label stitched along inside of right front opening: "Adrian / Original" b) Skirt: Narrow knee-length skirt with knee-level kick pleat. The skirt is darted into a narrow waistband. Left side seam zipper closure from waist to hip line. Lapped closure with single hook&eye and hook&bar. Unlined with turned back hem.
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Adrian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cape ensemble

Daytime dress ensemble of cream wool twill with black abstract window pane plaid of stripe and dot print. A) Dress in modified sheath style. Sleeveless. Shallow scooped neckline has split at at center front seam. Below knee length. Pleat at center front hemline has split on inside seam. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Lined in ivory silk crepe. B) Cape. Waist length with convertible collar. Center front closure of two circular black plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Lined in silk matching pattern of outer garment. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Galanos"
Date: 1960
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tweed suit

Chanel-style woman's two piece suit with blouse. a)Jacket of novelty knit slub in pink and blue ombre tone. Silk blend fabric. Styled with high, rounded extended neckline and center front opening with no method of closure. Padded shoulders. Long, fitted sleeves with one button mock slit closure at wrist. Button is goldtone, round, with half button incised lines. Short, straight bodice with two small patch pockets at hip with one button trim. Trimmed at all edges with blue and pink band. Partially lined with peach crepe at center front edge, and plain weave lining fabric at back. Label: "Eres / Beverly Hills" b) Skirt of matching color tones of slub yarn in plain weave. Silk blend fabric. Straight cut with fitted waistband. Deep slit at lower front seam. Trimmed at waistband with blue and pink band. Center back zipper closure with two hooks at waistband. Fully lined in peach crepe. Label at waistband: "Eres / Beverly Hills" Size tag: "8" c) Blouse of blue silk with vertical stripes. Standing band collar with double ruffle and tie. Center front opening with seven square, glass buttons and hook & eye at collar. Long fitted sleeves with one button, ruffled band cuff. Straight …
Date: 1970
Creator: Eres
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of ivory silk linen(?). Sleeveless; knee length. Constructed with wide pleats dropping from the waist sides; side slit pockets concealed in pleats. Cross over panels on the front and back are trimmed in black braid. Front closure of four buttons is concealed by the front crossing panel; bound buttonholes. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of lining: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1966/1967
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

A) Day dress of oatmeal colored slubbed silk with black polka dots. Dropped waist gathers at hip line; below knee length. Center front opening of six self-covered buttons with bound buttonholes supplemented with snaps and hook & eyes at waist. Short batwing sleeves. Bodice lined in oatmeal colored silk crepe. Skirt supported with netting and lined in cream colored organza. Designer's label at left inside seam: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right inside seam: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Two-piece self-covered belt. Longer piece has self covered rectangular buckles at each end and smaller piece has 3 punch holes at each end. Belts at natural waist in large gap between buttons. Leather backing in natural color. Back stamped: "Galanos"
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress and cape

A) Evening dress of off white crepe. Shirring at bustline; fitted waist; shirring at front hip; sheer pleated chiffon at front and back. B) Cape of off white chiffon with white fur trim.
Date: 1936
Creator: Banton, Travis
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Knit dress

Mini dress of black wool jersey knit with ivory 1 inch banding trimming neckline, crossing over bust and wrapping around to center back. V-shaped neckline. Long fitted set-in sleeves. Skirt is empire waistline with 2 large inverted pleats at center front and center back. Two in-seam side pockets. Center back lapped zipper. Size 4. Designer label: "Rudi Gernreich Design for / 4 Harmon Knitwear" Retailer label: "Sutton Place / Bloomingdale's"
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Maxi dress

Maxi dress of knit polyester of purple and black blocks. Full-length, bias cut. Bodice of purple, with princess seaming. Long sleeves, left one with black polyester "cuff" ca. 6" long. Full skirt, the wearer's left of black, the right of purple. Center back zipper. Designer's label at inside: "Mad Whirl / California"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Mad Whirl
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Dark blue silk suit with yellow silk crepe de chine scarf. a) Jacket of self with notched collar. Long sleeves with 2" cuff with a black plastic button. A yellow band is under the cuff and it 1/2" of it peeks out. Four black plastic button enclosure center front. 2 1/4" waistband with two black plastic buttons at back. Lined in yellow silk crepe de chine. Designer Label: "Irene" b) Skirt of self is mid-calf length. Lightly gathered to 1" waistband. 7" left side zipper. Lining of dark blue silk. c) Scarf is yellow crepe de chine; 3 ' long and 7 " wide. Edges are squared off, not pointed.
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Lentz, Irene
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pant ensemble

Pant ensemble of charcoal black wool. A) Overblouse top with beige border on hem made of course weave. Built up neckline. Elbow length sleeves. Center back closure with four novelty buttons and button loops. B) High-waisted slacks with tapered leg. Matching novelty buttons trim the side seams of each pant leg. Side zipper closure with hook and eye. Fabric selvage inside pant states "Capri".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat dress

Beige, brown, red and purple plaid dress / coat. Half sleeves, zipper halfway down the front, hip pocket on either side Designer Label: Kilpatrick / California
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Kilpatrick, Bud
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater set

Aqua knit sweater with matching gloves. A) Shrink style sweater: Sleeveless aqua colored fine wool knit sweater with wide rounded neckline. Scalloped aqua flannel collar embellished with sequins, beads and gold metallic thread embroidery. Narrow band of gathers between breasts. Bust darts. Wide ribbed waistband. Retailer's label at inside back collar: Allardale / Beverly Hills, California Size tag: 14 B-C) Gloves of matching aqua colored fine wool knit with aqua flannel gauntlets. The gauntlets are embroidered to match the collar of the sweater.
Date: 1950/1955
Creator: Allardale, Estelle
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of beige lace with a pleated satin midriff, beading done in sequins and seed pearls. Label in left side beneath arm hole reads "Ursula/Beverly Hills"
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Ursula of Beverly Hills
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Polyester necktie

Man's necktie of black polyester jacquard in diagonal stripes in multiple patterns. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in peached polyester; interlined. Designer label: Don Loper / Beverly Hills
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Loper, Don
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library