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
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Dress of black fabric and black chiffon. Skirt is floor length and bias cut; upper bodice is of black chiffon and silver seed beads in an organic/leaf design; upper bodice has sequin and bead border dividing bodice from skirt. Same border at neckline and bottom of long, beaded chiffon sleeves. At bottom of bodice border curves down slightly in back, at front comes up to a slight point in center; below point at center front bodice bottom, the skirt forms a pleat with two tucks on each side at center front. Back bodice has keyhole opening from neck to bottom of bodice; back neck closes with one hook and eye. Center back zipper from border at bottom of bodice down. Bodice lined with chiffon; skirt lined with lining fabric.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of black satin; (a) Shirt of black satin. Sleeveless. Boat neck. No collar S.holders and back yoke of cotton organza F.rot is double breasted with clear rhinestone buttons F.rot panel satin has polka dots woven in. (b) Shirt of metallic silver with brown undertones. Long sleeves. Clear/mirrored buttons. Designer label on back center collar neckline: Geoffrey Beene (c) Skirt of same satin in mid-calf length. Large pockets on front. Gathering at CF and pockets. Inside pockets and back yoke of solid black satin. Slip/petticoat of cotton with lace at hem. Designer label on back at top hem: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Sundress ensemble of black bias cut novelty cotton blend. A) Sundress. Below knee length; 1/2" shoulder straps. Pin tucks on front of bodice and A-lined skirt meet at waistline forming an hourglass shape. Right side slit pocket. Left side zipper closure. Union label and cleaning instructions tags at center back neckline. B) Jacket. Long sleeves; pin tucks at front shoulders and across back yoke. Long sleeves; peplum. Center front button closure; snaps at neckline indicate detachable collar, collar missing. Designer's label: "Albert Nipon"
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Nipon, Albert
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

Skirt ensemble. A) Jacket of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend with white square pattern in box style. Single breasted with rounded neckline and center front opening in gray fabric with button and loop closure. Long set-in sleeves with gray fabric at hem matching opening of jacket; closure of two buttons matching opening. Side and left breast pocket in welt look gray fabric. Lined in fabric matching blouse. Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Skirt of light gray cotton/rayon/nylon blend. Knee length; A-lined. Center back zipper closure with snap and hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in gray synthetic. Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" C) Blouse of off-white silk jacquard with gray square pattern and abstract white jacquard dots. Long sleeves gather into cuffs and close with self-covered button. Opposing knife pleats down center front. Rounded,bound neckline. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "André Laug / Roma" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" D) Scarf for blouse in matching fabric. Rectangular shape; 7.5" wide.
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Laug, André
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped blouse

Blouse of black silk with gold vertical stripes. Long, set-in sleeves with button closure on 2" cuffs. Bound, jewel neckline. Center back button closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21" Content/care tag at left side seam.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Armani, Giorgio
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Short black evening dress of black velvet, lace and black satin. 3 inch wide band of black velvet forms off-the-shoulder neckline with black cap sleeves of lace, net and beads with scalloped hem. Dress of inverted pleats forms a bell-shaped tunic with underskirt of black velvet. Built in crinoline petticoat.
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of white rayon with a black line floral print. Long sleeves; knee-length. Collarless; high neckline has a V in front. Black rayon skirt yoke is asymmetrical and gathers into waistline seam. Right shoulder panel is tightly gathered black rayon. Center back zipper. Label "Carolina Herrera" in back of collar. b) Belt of white rayon with black line floral print.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

White evening ensemble

Evening ensemble of off-white faux quilted fabric with plastic bead trim. A) Jacket. Rounded neckline. Long sleeves. Center front opening. Opening, neckline, cuffs, and four simulated pocket flaps on front all with ornate braid bands trim and white plastic ball fringe. Lined in cream silk(?). Designer label at inside back collar: "Bill Blass". Fabric label: "Made in USA / of Imported Fabric" Size label: "8" Care label - dry clean only ILGWU union label: "010910" B) Skirt. Matching. Full-length. Waistband and hem with braid/bead trim. Side zipper closure. Designer label: "Bill Blass". Fabric Label: "Made in USA / Of Imported Fabric".
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lavender ensemble

Woman's pale blue crepe back satin three piece evening ensemble. A) Jacket. Quilted with all over vertical stitching. Styled with stand collar at back with "V"-shaped front neckline; center front opening with no closure method. Padded shoulders. Long fitted sleeves. Straight, full cut with straight hemline. Mock stand pockets at each hip. Fully lined with pale blue plain weave lining fabric. B) Skirt. Medium length. Straight styling with fitted waistband and gathered skirt. Slit at left side hem. Closure at left side with plastic zipper with large hood at waistband (loose). Same lining fabric. Designer Label: Jayna / New York C) Bandeau top. Trimmed with glass bugle beads sewn in all over lozenge (diamond) patterns with edging at both edges. Styled with straight cut and thin spaghetti straps. Closure at left side with plastic szipper and hook & eye. Lined with same lining fabric.
Date: 1980/1983
Creator: Jayna
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Units" jumpsuit

Jumpsuit of white cotton/polyester blend jersey. Long sleeves; wide, bateau neckline. Center front zipper closure. From the "Units" line.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Garratt, Sandra
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress of acetate/rayon blend in floral print of red, pink and yellow flowers on ivory background; wide, straight style. Below knee length; rounded neckline. Elbow length puffed sleeves with extended shoulder, 2” cuffs, and button closure. Center front button closure; buttons in raised rose design with barred buttonholes. Four patch pockets. Shoulder pads; unlined. Designer's label: "Ungaro / solo donna / Paris" Content/care tags with extra button at left side seam. Size "46/12" tag at base of designer label.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Ungaro, Emanuel
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of eggshell white cotton. Maxi length. Wide, rounded neckline with extreme extended, dropped shoulders; bracelet length sleeves. Wide, straight sides have two metal toggle closures at each side which attach to a center back patch at the waist. Angled welt pockets at front sides. Unlined. Designer's label: "Plantation"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Miyake, Issey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Dress and belt. A) Dress of white and black ribbed silk/cotton blend. Dropped 6" sleeves are in black; bottom 12" of skirt is black. Main body is white in sheath style. Side opening on the left with 4 black buttons. Slit pocket on right side of dress. Shoulder pads. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass / Collection III" Size "10" tag at base of designer label. Cleaning instructions tag at right side seam on hem panel. B) Belt of black satin; 1" wide.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt suit

a) Jacket of black and tan wool plaid with black velvet applique on sleeve caps and down center front. No closure; collarless; unfitted; long sleeves; black silk lining. b) Skirt of black wool. Knee-length; gathers into waistband. Two diagonal pockets set into the front on sides. Center back zipper.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt with contrasting buttons

Ensemble of off-white wool knit. A) Jacket of off-white/ivory wool knit. Hip-length. Seamed. Rounded neckline. Center front opening with series of 11 circular black plastic buttons. Long sleeves. Welt pockets. Labels: Designer: "Bill Blass" Fabric: evidence of removed tag, "Wool" is legible. Care: dry clean only. B) Pants of off-white/ivory wool knit. Full-length. Slight seaming at waistband. unlined. Zipper closure. Pockets. Label: "Bill Blass". C) Skirt of off-white/ivory wool knit. Knee-length or slightly above. Slight vertical seaming at waistband to give subtle A-line effect. Side closure with hook-and-eyes at waistband and zipper below. Lined in cream. Labels: Designer: "Bill Blass". Size: "10" Care: "Dry Clean Only" ILGWU union label "866979"
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweat ensemble

A) Jacket of white sweatshirt knit ribbed cocoon shaped collar and batwing sleeves and ribbed cuffs. Designer Label: Norma Kamali Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Matching white knit sweatpants with elastic waist and knee-high ribbed cuffs. Designer Label: Norma Kamali Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1980/1982
Creator: Kamali, Norma
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shirtwaist-style dress

Shirt waist style dress of ivory moire pattern polyester organza. Mandarin style standing collar. Bodice has full yoke extending to waist with zig-zagged ruffle trim over shoulders, front to back. Center front closure of five polyester satin covered buttons. Long leg of mutton sleeves with matching trim at cuffs and two matching covered buttons; snap closure and shoulders stiffened with matching organza. Cummerbund style belt of ivory satin; attached with hook & bar closure in back. Full length gathered skirt of polyester organza over matching satin underskirt. Designer's label at waist: "Victor Costa" Size, "Crafted with Pride in U.S.A." and cleaning instructions tags attached to base of designer label. Paper tag attached to dress: "Victor Costa, Inc."
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather separates

Woman's two piece pantsuit of medium brown suede. A) Detachable collar. Wide faced rectangular shape with two tucks each angled end. Closure by three small red plastic buttons with loops- one broken. Length: 21" (83.3cm), Width: 6" (15.2cm) B) Top styled with round neckline with front surplice wrap closure at left shoulder with four brown plastic buttons with loops. Four tucks below buttons with overlap curved at hem. Inside wrap curved at hem, with one snap at neckline. Extended shoulder line with long fitted tapered sleeves. Padded shoulders. Unlined. No labels. Total length: 25" (63.5cm). C) Pants styled with straight full legs with slight taper. Fitting darts. Fitted waistband. Center back plastic zipper closure with one round plastic button at waistband. Lined with orange fabric. No labels. Size"6" tag at right side seam. Inseam: 29" (73.3cm).
Date: 1980/1983
Creator: Klein, Anne
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Dress of turquoise taffeta and black silk crepe. Main body of the cocktail length dress is black crepe with turquoise taffeta shawl collar which wraps around bodice and forms a caplet in the back. Sleeveless. Wrap around style fastens at inside right with 3 hook & eyes. Attached cummerbund style belt secures on the left at large turquoise bow with 2 hook & eyes. Bodice lined in matching turquoise taffeta; skirt unlined. Designer's label at right side seam: "Adele Simpson / New York / Made in U.S.A." Union label, cleaning instructions and size "10" tags attached below designer label.
Date: 1980/1985
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pleated dress

Dress of black pleated chiffon with lace and sequins trim containing red ribbon roses; just below the knee length shift silhouette; lace and sequin band collar with small red ribbon roses; collar fastens with 2 shank buttons in the back; band of lace and sequins around hip with red ribbon roses; long sleeves with large cuff of lace and sequins with red ribbon roses; 5 shanks buttons on cuff; invisible zipper at center back; beige lining with shoulder pads. Designer Label: Adele Simpson / New York
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk dress

a) Dress of red silk with small white floral motif. Jewel neckline; fisheye darts in front and back; dropped waistline seam; skirt has vertical ruffles; 3/4 length; long sleeves. Center back zipper; white lining; shoulder pads. b) Belt of red satin ties into a bow.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library