Day dress

Dress of black wool crepe. Full length; long sleeves with zippered cuffs. Inserted, elasticized waist gives blouse effect. Skirt is constructed with black lace inserts at hips under bodice panel. Rounded neckline. Center back zipper. Designer's label: "Norma Walters / New York / Made in Hong Kong" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Size and content/care tags at base of designer label. B) Detachable collar of black silk with silver lace-like pattern; bordered in black and silver bugle beads. Button closure at center front. C) Detachable ascot style necktie of black velvet. Strap closes with hook & eye at center back.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Walters, Norma
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail ensemble

Cocktail ensemble of purple chiffon with gold lamé. A) Blouse has long purple chiffon bishop sleeves with gold lamé in abstract floral pattern; bound cuffs have self-covered button and snap closure. Body of blouse is of silk with orange abstract dots and gold lamé with purple abstract wave design. Rounded neckline and armseyes are trimmed in purple rope braid. Shirring at center front hemline and pleating at center back hemline. Center back closure of five self-covered buttons and loops. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back seam: "Bill Blass" Size "4" tag at center back seam. B) Skirt is of same material as the body of the blouse. Knee length with elastic waistband. Retailer's label at left side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label, cleaning instructions and size "6" tags at center back seam.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print dress

Dress of sheer synthetic tricot in floral print on navy blue background with pink thread smocking at sleeve cuffs, neckline, and waist. Midi length; dropped waistline. Long raglan sleeves. Wide rounded neckline with corded drawstring of pink thread with knotted, fringed ends. Skirt is pleated below smocked waistline. Unlined. B) Tie belt of turquoise blue satin ribbon; 1” wide.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beige pantsuit

Woman’s pantsuit of beige cotton/rayon blend herringbone. A) Single breasted jacket; slightly fitted. Long suit sleeves with three nonfunctioning buttons at cuff; peaked lapel. Side flap pockets; unopened. Single button closure. Lined in peach acetate. Designer's label: "Emanuel / Emanuel Ungaro" Size tag at base of designer label. Content/care tag at left side seam. B) Straight-cut pants. Pleated at front; cuffed. Side seam pockets. Zipper fly closure with button on 1.5” waistband. Unlined. Content/care tag at left leg seam.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Ungaro, Emanuel
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ultrasuede dress

Shift style dress of tan ultra suede. Below knee length. Three-quarter length sleeves with 3" rolled cuffs. Banded collar becomes V-shaped placket neckline. Center back zipper with 3 hook & eyes at neckline. Slit pockets at side seams. Remains of loop on right side seam indicated may have once had a belt. Unlined. Designer's label on inside left neckline: "Mollie Parnis / a Skinner ultra / suede fabric" Retailer's label on inside right neckline: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas" Union label and cleaning instruction tags at zipper. Style/size tag to right of cleaning instruction tag: "Order 3266 / Style Catello / Size 920 8 / Remarks"
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Parnis, Mollie
System: The UNT Digital Library

Slacks

Woman's slacks of ivory wool reversible satin stripe fabric. Tailored styling with straight legs, with pressed pleat line. Two tucks at each side front below fitted waistband. Double belt loops. At each side, slash pockets. Fly closure with plastic zipper and one button at waistband. Unlined. Retailer's label: "Marie Leavell / Made in Italy"
Date: 1975/1983
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of grass green and lime green printed silk jersey, scoop neckline, long sleeves, empire waistline, full length 4-gored flared skirt.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Von Furstenberg, Diane
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Pair of platform pumps. Shoes are of brown patent leather, with white top stitching. Pointed toes, and a 3 5/8" block set-back heel. Stamped in each shoe: "107 N 7"; "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris". Stamped on soles: "Made / Vero / Cuoio / Italy / AA / 7" Measurements: Size 7AA; 23.5 cm. at widest; 7.5 cm. at widest point; 15 cm. at highest point; Heel: 9 cm. (3 5/8") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of black faille; (a) Shirt with boat neck; mid-hip length; 3/4 sleeves; bottom half of sleeve is "pouffy;" same pattern as skirt; "Adolfo / New York" (b) Skirt 3/4 length (below calf); black faille with blue flowers; quilted; has bias look with trim in plaid pattern; shiny studs on black combo-fabric; waistband ties at back made with moire finish; side zipper closing. Same label.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Adolfo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening gown

Evening gown of black velour and purple iridescent, metallic, damask chiffon in swirling pattern throughout; strapless bodice of velour is fitted with support; two sections of puckered, self-metallic fabric cross over front of bust and wrap around waist to center-back; metallic skirt, from waist, forms a soft crescent V below navel and is gathered at that point; dress is fitted and full-length; metallic skirt is slightly shear and unlined with center-front eight inch slit; center-back zip closure. Size 4.
Date: 1975/1986
Creator: Mackie, Bob
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chiffon evening dress and cover-up

Evening dress of black silk chiffon with black floral lace and lurex overlay. A: Evening dress of two tiers of fabric, an evening length tier of two layers of black silk chiffon and a midi-length overlay of black floral machine-made lace with lurex and scalloped hemline bit picot, low round neckline, sleeveless, center back zipper closure. Center inside neckline labels: Holly Harp woven into white lace, 100% silk dry clean only, and size P. B: Bolero or cover-up of black silk chiffon to natural waistline, loose silhouette, on the bias, bracelet length long dolman sleeves, high round neckline with self-covered button and self-loop at neckline, rounded opening finished all-over with buttonhole stitching, unlined, no labels.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Holly's Harp
System: The UNT Digital Library

Formal bow tie

Formal/tuxedo bow tie of black silk. Modern butterfly or thistle style. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pop art maternity blouse

Maternity blouse of brightly colored rayon in print inspired by Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe. Turn down collar; short sleeves. Center front hidden button closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Label: Page Boy / Maternity
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jacket

Jacket of black melton wool (cashmere?). Long set-in sleeves; collarless neckline forms asymmetric wrap closure. Small patch pocket at right breast. Slightly fitted; princess seams; waist length. Designer label: André Laug / for Audrey S.R.L. / Roma / Made in Italy
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Laug, André
System: The UNT Digital Library

Red blouse

a) Blouse of red silk. Band neckline forms a casing for bow. Six hidden buttons down center front. Shoulder seam drops in front; front gathers into seam. Unfitted. Long sleeves gather into French cuffs with one black button. Back gathers into yoke seam. Designer label: Salvatore Ferragamo / Firenze / Made in Italy b) Bow of black silk.
Date: 1975/1995
Creator: Ferragamo, Salvatore
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pants ensemble

Pants and blouse ensemble of silk. A) Blouse of bright yellow with multicolored abstract lines and animal motifs including fish and giraffes. Round neckline; long sleeves. Tunic length. Patch pocket at left breast. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Krizia / Made in Italy Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Palazzo pants white lightening bolt and star motif on black background. Fly closure of black plastic buttons; belt loop. Side slit pockets. Front pleats; wide leg. Designer label: Krizia / Made in Italy Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Krizia
System: The UNT Digital Library

Paisley necktie

Man's necktie of silk in blue and khaki brown paisley motif on navy blue background. four-in-hand style. Tipped in purple; interlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Maker's tag: Imported / From England / RN 16861
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Damon Creatons Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped necktie

Man's narrow repp necktie of olive green and light green striped silk. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in royal blue; interlined. Retailer label: All Silk / Neiman-Marcus Content tag: All Silk / RN 26594
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Hut Neckwear Co., Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Knit necktie

Man's necktie of navy blue crochet knit wool. Square ends. Backed in navy silk at neck. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Content label: Pure Wool / Made in Italy
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Horse bit necktie

Man's necktie of black silk in gold horse bit motif. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in ivory silk jacquard with Celine / Paris and horse and sulky logo on blade; interlined. Designer label: Céline / Paris / Pure Soie Content tag: Hand Made / All Silk / Made in Spain
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Céline
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid necktie

Man's necktie of silk in madras inspired blue, green and tan plaid. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in salmon orange silk; interlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Content tag: Imported / All Silk / RN 17843
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Goldman & Spitzer, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Paisley necktie

Man's necktie of silk in brown paisley motif with red background. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white silk jacquard in "Aquascutum / of London" design; interlined. Maker's label: Aquascutum / London / All Silk Made in England
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Brown necktie

Man's necktie of brown herringbone-patterned silk. "YSL" brown machine embroidered monogram on blade. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white with "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York" printed in blue; interlined. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York / All Silk Retailer label: One-Up / Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped necktie

Man's narrow necktie of brown and tan woven striped silk. Four-in-hand style. Lined in buff silk in dark brown "Neiman-Marcus" print. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Content tag: Imported / (illegible)
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library