Houndstooth skirt

Skirt of black and white wool houndstooth. Below knee length; slightly A-lined. Kick pleat at center back seam. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on 1.5" waistband. Lined in black fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass"
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt

Skirt of black velvet. A-line with pleats stitched down until opening up 9” below waistband. Secured at left side with hidden zipper and button at waistband. Designer's label at center back waistband: “Albert Nipon” Retailer's label: “Neiman Marcus” Care label “82% Rayon / 18% Silk / Made in Hong Kong / Size 12 / Dry Clean”
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Nipon, Albert
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sequin jacket

Evening jacket of black silk with sequin decoration. Hip length jacket with long sleeves, High, rounded collar with two hook-and-eyes just below throat, and center front opening with 9 hidden snaps and two hook-and-eyes. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and cf opening heavily beaded/sequined in gold and copper with small Paisley forms in green and blue/gray chain stitch embroidery. Body of jacket decorated in large blocks of overlapping sequins in iridescent purple, iridescent dark green, and black sequins. Torso lined in black silk; sleeves unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: “Naeem Khan / Riazee / Nights”; Retailer's label at inside back collar: “Neiman Marcus”; Content/Origin label at inside back collar: “Suzarilla / Pure Silk Garments / with silk lining / Made in India” Size label at inside back collar: "8" With small plastic bag of spare sequins/beads.
Date: 1983/1989
Creator: Khan, Naeem
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of dark gray wool jersey knit. Knee length; vertical welt pockets at hips. Rounded neckline with left side closure of three gray buttons. Long raglan sleeves with a single matching button at vent. Center back vent. Fully lined in navy polyester. Designer's label: "Perry Ellis" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label. B) Tie belt of matching fabric; 3" wide.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Ellis, Perry
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral print dress

Dress of silk in crepe and twill weave in red and pink rose design. Short, puffed sleeves lined in organza. Rounded neckline piped in magenta. Center back closure of two covered buttons and loops. Unlined with neck facing; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Flora Kung / New York" Content/care and size tags at base of designer label.
Date: 1988
Creator: Kung, Flora
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of blue and white striped cotton organdy. A) Dress: Fitted; short sleeved bodice with contrasting ecru cotton organdy. Scalloped. double Peter Pan collar and cuffs. Center back zipper closure from neckline to hipline. Double hook&eyes to secure collar. Natural waistline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered ankle-length skirt. Patch pockets at the hips with contrasting ecru organdy accents. Sheer ecru organdy underskirt with exposed scalloped hem to match collar. cuffs and pockets. Ecru grosgrain petersham with hook&eye closure. Bodice lined in white nylon. Label stitched along side seam of underskirt. B) Belt: draped red leather belt with three loops and buttons as the closure devices. Red acetate backing.
Date: 1981
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sportswear ensemble

A) Box style jacket of brown wool gaberdine. Waist length. Single breasted with closure of three circular copper shank buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long modified dolman sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and matching button closure. Rolled collar. Lined in light brown brushed wool. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions and size "4" tags at right side seam. B) Blouse of brown striped warped wool. Double breasted with closure of 11 circular copper shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Standing collar. Long, modified kimono sleeves gathered at 1-1/2" cuffs with matching button closure. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions, size "4", and union label tags at left side seam. Evidence of label removed from right side seam. C) Skirt of brown striped warped wool. Midi length. Modified dirndl style with 9" placket at center front on 2" waistband that detaches at its ends with two circular copper shank buttons, barred buttonholes and additional snaps and hook & bars to form the closure and slit pockets. Unlined. Designer's label at center back waistband: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions, size "4", and union label tags at left side seam.
Date: 1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress ensemble

Day suit of silk and linen. a) Day dress of creme silk with jacquard ivory dots and black printed polka dots with red lines. Dog-ear collar bow tie with red piping. Gathered at waistline with release pleats below hips. Short sleeve with banded cuffs and pleated shoulders; calf length. Button closure on back yoke with hidden snaps to waistline. Ivory grosgrain petersham. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label and size and cleaning instructions tag. b) Short jacket of white linen with black notched lapel. Hem, opening and sleeve ends piped in red. Long sleeves with vented cuffs and button closure. Button closure at center front hem. Lined in white synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1980/1986
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening gown of turquoise, purple, slate blue and royal blue clipped velvet in leaf foliage design. Full length with two gores at center back creating a slight train. Long bishop sleeves with covered button and loop closure; Mandarin collar. Center back zipper with two self-covered buttons and loops. Lined in light brown crepe. Designer's label: "Adele Simpson"
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Simpson, Adele
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat dress

Dress of purple wool crepe. Square collar, double breasted and closed with buttons, long straight sleeves, circular peplum over straight skirt.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Simpson, Adele
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of red, orange, and gold silk chiffon in an A-line shape. Convertable collar, long kimono sleeves and front placket. Collar: Oscar de la Renta Retail Label: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Dress of orange and pink silk blend. Strapless; pink bodice with empire waist; orange floor-length skirt. Rhinestone bow brooch at center front with attached pink drape that wraps around back and trails to floor in front. Very structured interior.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid dress ensemble

Ensemble of orange, black and white plaid wool and grey jersey knit wool/ cotton. a) Dress of grey jersey knit. Floor length. Turtle neck, 3" front, 1" back. Invisible zipper in back. Large black zipper in front to waist. Curved waist. W-shape gathers at front. Long sleeve. Designer label back of neckline: Geoffrey Beene b) Bolero jacket of orange wool. Large collar. 2" button at collar seam. Pocket flaps. c) Hood of jacket fabric.
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Crepe dress

Dress of black silk crepe. scoop neck; raglan sleeves with deep cuffs fastened with rhinestone buttons and loops; bodice front fastens with buttons; ruffled hem.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Maisonette
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Dress of black velvet and moire. Form fitting; floor length; bateau neckline at front; low asymmetrical triangle back. Long fitted sleeves with 4" invisible zippers. Bodice and upper portion of skirt are of velvet; bottom of dress has three tiered moire ruffle attached asymmetrically to skirt at above knee length on left and diagonally to right side below knee; Hanging loops on inside at shoulder; binding at armhole seam. Hidden zipper at left side seam; fully lined. Designer's label: Bill Blass Union label Size "8" tag
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Gown of teal green satin. Floor length; straight silhouette. Sleeveless with attached, pleated shoulder/arm cape which drapes around the back to form low V-shaped back. Front trimmed in black iridescent bugle beading in four rows at front shoulder area along raglan line. Center back has gathers at bottom of V that forms drapery folds to the floor. Three hook & eye closures at back. Petersham of matching grosgrain ribbon. Retailer label at bottom left hem: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1984/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk blouse

Blouse of red silk with pattern of rows of alternating small black squares of vertical lines, dashes and dots with jacquard dots scattered throughout. Asymmetric neckline with hidden black button closure on the left. Long set-in sleeves with matching black button closure on 1.5” cuffs. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Miss O / by / Oscar de la Renta" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater and blouse

Ensemble consisting of a navy blue and cream knit sweater and blouse. A) Cardigan sweater of cream and navy window-panes with navy border at neckline, sleeves, and hem. Round-neck; six navy plastic buttons for closure; patch pockets. Designer's label: Bill Blass Size: 14 B) Matching blouse of cream and navy window-panes with navy border at neckline, sleeves, and hem. Round-neck with keyhole button closure at the back. Mock under blouse with goldenrod collar with a single plastic gold button in the front and hook closure at the back. No labels in blouse.
Date: 1980
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw beret

Beret of red straw trimmed with a gold colored anchor on center front under brim. Headband of pink grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer label: Frank Olive Company tag still attached: Designed by / Frank Olive / New York
Date: 1980/1990
Creator: Olive, Frank
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lace cap

Hat of black and gold lace, black tulle and netting. Scalloped edge; gathers to center back at stiff black horsehair double bow at back with gold flowers of applied lace. Lined in black netting. Combined designer/retailer label: Frank Olive / for / Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Olive, Frank
System: The UNT Digital Library

Straw pillbox

Pillbox style hat of black straw with bow at back that has band that fits into slots at sides. Hatpin with black teardrop shaped head. Headband of pink grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Designer label: from my / Private Collection / Frank Olive
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Olive, Frank
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cloche hat

Turban style hat of gold lame. Gathered and pleated to right side and folds under. Black net lining; headband of black grosgrain ribbon. Combined designer/retailer label: Frank Olive / for / Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Olive, Frank
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of crepe in bright multicolored painterly print. Below knee length; long bishop sleeves gather into bound wrists with loop and covered button closure. Rounded neckline. Draping on bodice and outer wraparound skirt meet at left waist. Center back self-covered button and loop closure on bodice with zipper closure on skirt below waist and snap closure at waistline on wrapped outer skirt. Lined in lime green silk with green grosgrain petersham; shoulder pads. Designer label: Bill Blass Retailer label: Neiman Marcus Size, care and union labels at left side seam of lining near hem. B) Belt of pink reptile skin. Self-covered D-shaped buckle; 2" wide.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater

Man's pullover sweater of cotton knit in large blocks of black and white with red and blue circles. Crew neckline; long sleeves; ribbed cuffs and hem. Designer's label: Perry Ellis / Knitted by Hand
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Ellis, Perry
System: The UNT Digital Library