Suede ensemble

Southwest inspired skirt ensemble of dark red/rust suede: A) Blouse. V-shaped neckline with beading and cut-out details. Elbow length sleeves with beading at asymmetric hem. Scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designers label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe B) Knee length skirt. 1" waistband with suede lacing; two front darts. Lacing above scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure with self-covered snap on waistband. Lined in rust colored silken fabric. C) Maxi skirt constructed of leather with suede side out. Two tiered with extensive beaded fringe. Waistband is laced on the interior with interwoven beading on the exterior. Front darts; slits at side seams. Center back zipper closure with self-covered snap on waistband. Upper skirt lined in rust colored silken fabric. D) Shoulder wrap with beading along top edge and decorative cut bottom edge. Unlined. E) Contoured belt with scalloped bottom edge. Decorative center back seam with punched detailing. Flower shaped beaded buckle. Backed in matching suede. Designers label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Grimes, Barbara
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Mary Jane-style pumps of gold pinked and perforated leather in brogue style, buckled strap across the ankle, rounded toe. Set-under 4” heel. With gray shoe bags. Label: "Miu Miu"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Miu Miu
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of royal blue hammered silk in tunic style. Full-length, narrowing to hem and with a slit up the left side. Rounded neckline with hook & eye closure at back. Wide, straight, bracelet-length sleeves. Unlined; padded shoulders. Designer's label at side seam:"Oscar de la Renta" Handwritten couture number on the designer label: "8634 #2" "Made / in U.S.A" tag at base of designer label.
Date: Autumn 1990
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
System: The UNT Digital Library