Skirt ensemble

Ensemble of black wool with pink, green, yellow, and blue square print. A) Jacket with convertible collar; 8 fisheye darts; 2-piece sleeves; 2 flap pockets in front. Designer's Label at inside back neck: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label at inside back neck: "Neiman-Marcus" ILGWU label at inside left seam: "921367" Size label at inside left seam: "10". B) Skirt, floor length; CF seam; 1" waistband; Size label: "10" Direction label: "Front" C) Blouse of pink silk knit; bishop sleeves gather into 3" cuffs; Self tie at neck. Size label at inner left: "10" D) Belt - On individual record, housed in box for preservation
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid suit

Skirt suit ensemble of bulky knit navy and white in a check pattern: A) Jacket in boxy cut; double breasted. Row of three large pearl with navy border buttons on each side of front. Flap pockets at hip; three pearl buttons at cuff. Navy knit trim at edge of cuffs, pocket flaps, lapel, hem. Lined with navy. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" "Made / In U.S.A." Retailer's label at left side near waist: "Neiman Marcus" Size tag: "10" Care tag B) Skirt of same fabric. Knee-length, wrap-around style, with navy blue/black band along opening edge and hem. Narrow waistband, with belt loops of same material as banding. Lined in dark navy blue/black silk(?). Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" "Made / In U.S.A." Side labels: "10" Care label Union label. C) Blouse of dark navy blue silk(?) Waist-length, long sleeves with 2" French cuffs and large pearl and gold cufflinks. Center front opening with pin-tuck pleats and drawn-work concealing 6 circular navy blue buttons. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" "Made / in U.S.A." At left side seam: Care label "10" Style label. Union Label. D) …
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool dress

Chocolate brown wool dress. "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Cooper, Charles
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chiffon dress

Dress of black silk synthetic chiffon. Full length dress with inner black tricot(?) layer and outer layer of black chiffon. Rounded neckline. Bodice and sleeves covered with geometric pattern of silver/grey bugle beads. Long sleeves are single-layer, with short zipper closure with hook & eyes at cuffs. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and two snaps on outer layer of skirt at waistline. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Victoria Royal Ltd. / Made in / British Crown Colony / of / Hong Kong" Size label: "10" Care label: "Dry Clean / Only"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Victoria Royal Ltd.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ornate dress

Dress. Bodice of dress is made of chiffon with printed pattern of pink, red, green, blue, and purple swirls and bands and stylized foliage, woven with gold metallic threads forming paisley designs throughout bodice. Slight standing ring collar. The collar, waistband, cuffs, and bands running from collar along shoulders and down to cuffs are all trimmed with wide bands of gold braid/cording. The knee-length skirt is of red velor printed with large floral pattern in pink, purple, yellow, and dark maroon/brown. Reverse box pleat at center front, and zipper closure along back of garment, with three large gilt filigree buttons at collar. Cuffs also have 3 gilt buttons on each, with hidden snap closure. Dress is lined in pink fabric. Designer's label sewn inside bodice: "Ronald Amey / New York".
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Amey, Ronald
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ultrasuede ensemble

Day ensemble of off white Ultrasuede. a) Swing coat with wide and boxy silhouette, long set in sleeves with dropped shoulder seams and wide profile, no collar, center front opening with no collar, notches at side hems, all-over quilting creating a diamond effect with stitching outlining the hem, lined in off white silk hand whipstitched to outer. Label at center inside neckline: Halston. At inside left side seam: union label, size 6, professionally dry clean b) A-line skirt with slight flare, natural waistline with band of self, wide box pleat at center front stitched down for first five inches by waistband, center back zipper with hook and bar closure, unlined. c) Belt of self with double o-ring closure
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Halston, 1932-1990
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather coat with fur details

A) Coat of grey leather, white fox fur, and purple heavy silk; single breasted; 3 large self-covered buttons center front; bound button holes; hip length; fur trimmed collar and cuffs; three quarter length sleeves; lined in heavy purple silk Retailer Label: Stripling's / Fort Worth B) Belt of grey leather.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
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

Empire dress

Evening dress of dark peach nylon. Full length, wide A-line skirt. Empire waist with V-shaped, tied bodice. Short, flutter sleeves. Unlined. Designer's label: "John Kloss for CIRA"
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Kloss, John
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beaded skirt

Skirt of off-white cotton. Short zipper at side, and skirt is open from base of zipper to hem. Knee-length, the skirt is heavily embellished. From top, running horizontally around skirt: Off-white band of grosgrain ribbon; narrow band showing plain cotton of skirt; Purple grosgrain ribbon; narrow band of skirt; Yellow grosgrain ribbon; scalloped band of pink rickrack, showing background of skirt; embroidered ribbon of brown with tan and orange squares and geometric shapes; band of purple rickrack; Wide band of skirt which has crewel embroidery in blues and green of swags and flowerheads and rectangles with scattered circular and diamond-shaped painted/enameled studs; Band of dark blue/black short fringe; narrow band of dress heavily embroidered in squares/rectangles of blues and green; Purple grosgrain ribbon; narrow band of skirt heavily embroidered with bands of black and green and flowerheads of blues and greens; Band of orange short fringe; Band of skirt heavily embroidered with large scallop shapes containing flowerheads in blues and green, and with scattered multi-colored studs; Orange/red Grosgrain ribbon; band of skirt heavily embroidered with bands of black and green and flower heads of blues and greens; Band of wooden bead fringe; Wide band of horizontally-striped grosgrain ribbon with white, …
Date: 1970
Creator: Sant'Angelo, Giorgio di
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt and blouse ensemble

Skirt and blouse ensemble. A) Jacket of pale blue slub linen plain weave, with pale green and mauve/pink cross stitch trim in geometric abstract floral pattern. Just below waist length, with round neckline and center front opening with 4 mauve/pink cord frog closures. Long sleeves with gathered shoulders creating a small puff, and with matching embroidery at cuffs. Slight flare from waist to hem. The cross-stitch trim is around collar, cf opening, hem, and cuffs. All edges of garment have thin mauve/pink cording lining. Lined in pale blue synthetic(?), and with padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" B) Skirt of matching fabric. Below-knee length, gathered into 1" waistband. Left side zipper and hook-and-bar and hook-and-eye at waistband. Lined as jacket. Labels at waistband: "6" Dry Clean Only Union label. C) Vest-style bodice of mauve/pink damask organza(?) with subtle grapevine pattern. Hip length, with high rounded collar with large self double-layer frill. Center front opening with 7 circular mauve/pink buttons. Unlined. Size label: "8"
Date: 1970/1983
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Fur-trimmed ensemble

Woman's two-piece suit of ivory wool twill weave fabric with white fox fur collar. A) Jacket. Full-length jacket with shawl-style collar faced with fur. Center front opening with one large hood closure. Modified yoke at shoulder front. Padded shoulders. Long fitted sleeves with three button mock closure at wrist. Lined with ivory twill lining fabric. Retailer's label at inside back collar: "Marie / Leavell" B) Skirt. Medium length, straight cut with fitted waistband. Two tucks on each side front below waistband, with two darts each side back. Slit (8", 20.3cm) at center back hemline. Center back plastic zipper closure with on button at waistband. Lined with matching fabric. Retailer's Label: Marie / Leavell
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket and dress ensemble

A) Tailored jacket of light green woven fabric, convertible collar, center front hook and eye closures, rounded patch pockets at bust, long set-in sleeves, band at waistline secured with round matching button and hook-and-eye closures and bound buttonhole, peplum, lined, in matching green fabric. Label: Dominic Rompollo B): Dress of same, center seam, v-neckline, bodice on the bias, band at natural waistline, shallow round back neckline, center back zipper, full pleated skirt, knee-length, also lined in green fabric.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Rompollo, Dominic
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Three-piece suit

Brown wool knit three-piece suit. a) Jacket of brown wool. 3 brass buttons CF and 3 on each long sleeve; 2 front flapped pockets. "Geistex / Geist & Geist Inc. N.Y. / 1000% Pure Virgin Wool" "medium" b)Sweater of brown wool. Long sleeve, pull over; round neckline with "v" cut out. c) Pants of brown wool. Slight flare, 1" waist band; no pockets. d) narrow belt of self for pants, snaps, with faux rectangular gold-colored buckle.
Date: 1970
Creator: Geist & Geist Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Shirt of beige, yellow and pale orange patterned polyester/silk blend. Semi-fitted shirt with partial front placket opening. Spread collar and long sleeves.
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Klein, Anne
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress with tie belt

Dress of green poly-silk. Unlined. Knee-length. Scoop neckline. Seven small rhinestone buttons down center front. Bottom button is non-working and missing rhinestone. Gold striped bias trim on sleeve ends hem, neckline, down center front, and around shaped and dropped waistline. Two hidden pockets in front set into waistline. Double-stitched seams on underarm sleeves and side seams. Center back seam down to waist. Top and bottom buttons are missing rhinestones. Designer label back center neckline: Geoffrey Beene b) Matching tie belt.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print dress

A) Dress of light tan and cream print silk in thin "zebra" stripes. Round neck. Four knife pleats on each side of bodice center front reach from top to waist. Long kimono sleeves w/light brown cuffs have 1/2 inch pearl button on each cuff. Has 1/4 inch wide elastic casing at waist. Neck back has 1/2 inch pearl button with loop. Knee-length skirt. Designer's label inside back neckline: "Roland Kerry / London" Retailer's label at inside back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus / Made in England" B) Silk 2 inch wide belt in same light brown as cuffs is 46 inches long.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Kerry, Roland
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

Yellow wool dress

A) Dress of yellow wool knit. Full-length. Mandarin collar, with ends stitched down to form slight collar points. Center front opening with 17 self-covered circular buttons and bound button holes, two buttons non-functional due to sewn-down collar, and one extra button hole at top in collar, but no button. Long or 3/4 length sleeves. Two large patch pockets at front hips. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label: "Norman Norell / New York" B) Tie belt of same fabric.
Date: 1970
Creator: Norell, Norman
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cape and dress

Black silk crepe ensemble: A) Cape. Waist-length with double-bow made of silk covered piping on front. Single self-covered button and loop. Designer's label at edge: "Noriko / Chicago" B) Skirt. Full-length, of three layers with curving "tiers". Elastic waistband. Designer's label at inner waistband: "Noriko / Chicago".
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Noriko
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening ensemble

Evening ensemble of coat and dress. A) Jacket of white mink fur. Long set-in sleeves. Waist length. Center front opening with two large covered hook & eyes. Lined in yellow silk crepe with body of jacket lined in extra layer of silk organza. Designer label: "Arnold Scaasi" Handwritten style number(?) tag pinned at inside right: "1043" B) Detachable cuffs for jacket of yellow silk crepe under yellow silk organza encrusted with rhinestones, bugle beads and plastic mirrored triangles. C) Detachable collar of same fabric as cuffs. D) Dress of yellow silk organza over yellow silk crepe. Organza layer is encrusted in bugle beads, rhinestones, and plastic mirrored circles. Floor length with empire waistline. Sleeveless. Rounded V-neckline with thin straps. Hem made from band matching cuffs and collar. Centered back zipper with hook & eye. Designer label: "Arnold Scaasi"
Date: 1970/1975
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wrap dress

Belted wrap dress a) Wrap dress of lime green polyester/cotton blend. Sleeveless; ruffled opening and hem. Knee length. Interior tie closure. Designer label: Bill Blass Size/content tag. b) Tie belt of matching fabric. Rectangular; 1 1/2" wide.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather pumps

Women's pumps of yellow patent leather. Designed with squared toe with plain uppers, the 1 1/2" high black patent leather heels have an inlay of concentric rectangles of alternating navy blue, green, orange, and red leather. Lined in cream leather. Designer Label (Left shoe): "Herbert Levine" Retailer's Label (Right shoe): "Amen Wardy / El Paso, Texas" Handwritten notation inside shoe: "7 1/2 M / 16887" Measurements: Length: 26.5 cm Width: 8 cm Height: 9 cm Heel: 4.5 cm / 1.5 in
Date: 1970/1977
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pair of woman's shoes of pearlized plastic fabric. Designed with a squared toe, the shoes are lined in silver leather, and have square heels covered in same silver leather. Designer's label in left shoe: "Herbert Levine" Retailer's label in right shoe: "Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas" Handwritten note inside shoe: "7 1/2 M / 26753"
Date: 1970/1977
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library