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
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Evening dress of black acetate/rayon velvet and polyester satin. Knee length; wide, square neckline. Velvet bodice with waist darts and asymmetrical bottom edge; boning along princess seams. Long sleeves with gathered puffs at shoulders taper to wrists. A-line skirt of black polyester satin has attached bow positioned vertically on left side. Center back zipper. Fully lined in black fabrics; skirt lining has attached underskirt of black tulle. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa: Union label with designer label. Content/care/size tag at left armscye.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress with beading

Evening dress of chocolate brown acetate/rayon velvet and brown nylon/polyester taffeta. Strapless bodice of brown velvet with swirled designs of metallic sequins and beads, front and back. Off-the-shoulder attached shirred sleeves in brown taffeta. Skirt has 1870's draped front. Back is semicircular with large bow-shaped bustle of brown taffeta attached at waistline. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Crinoline bustle and underskirt of black net. Lined in coffee colored synthetic satin. Designer's label at back: "Victor Costa" Union label attached beneath designer label. Content/care tag at right side seam.
Date: 1985/1994
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
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
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Green evening dress

Gown of green and black nylon tulle with vertical stripes of crystal rhinestones on bodice; V-neckline and short sleeves; bodice dips to a V-point in center-front and center-back; full-length, full skirt of 2 layers of green tulle with 1 layer of black tulle over top; bodice is fully lined in green acetate; under skirt of acetate; center-back zip closure. Designer's label at inside back: "Murray Arbeid / " Retailer's label at inside back: "Made in England for / Lou Lattimore / Inc." Care/content tag at inside middle back.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Arbeid, Murray
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Splatter painted dress

Evening dress of white acetate taffeta with multicolored hand-painted splatter and brush stroke design. Sleeveless with bateau neckline. Full length with gathered 7-1/2" cotton flounce at hemline. Bows of ribbon at shoulders with stands of ribbon extending to hem. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined.
Date: 1985~
Creator: Kehoe, Mary Lide Murchison
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather ensemble

Ensemble of brown leather with suede side out; (a) Blouse with wide v-neckline leading into asymmetrical five button front closure; dropped shoulders; seam with tucks at front; seam at elbow and 7 tucks going verticle down side seam; center back seam; and neck facing; (b) skirt with facing; lacing down center front and waist is long and slightly flared; divided in 3 horizontal sections creating a chevron at center front and back; back center zipper closure lined in brown silk. Stamped on leather inside blouse: "Made in Italy".
Date: 1985/1999
Creator: Grimes, Barbara
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening gown of black velvet, blue and green banded. Strapless; black velvet empire bodice cut on the diagonal. A-line skirt with asymmetrical hem made of diagonal bands of blue and green satin edged with black velvet bands. Zippered center back closure with hook&eye at center back neckline. Bodice and skirt lined in black satin. Black grosgrain waist stay. Inner support structure of banded horsehair. Skirt hem faced in khaki green satin. Label stitched right of zipper.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral beaded bolero

Bolero or cropped evening jacket of off-white or cream silk satin embellished with all-over abstracted floral or daisy pattern with petals made of white seed beads radiating from clear faceted crystals, frosted translucent bugle beads, and silver embroidery, piping effect around the neckline and center front opening created with thick line of white seed beads. Label: Oscar de la Renta
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening ensemble

Ensemble of silver thread silk brocade in a pattern of vertical wavy lines. A) Jacket is full-length with stand-up collar that is open with elongated V at front. Center front opening to waist with 6 crystal buttons with loops of self-fabric; open to hemline. Long set-in sleeves with 4-3/4" bell cuffs. Shoulder pads; lined in grey silk crepe. Designer's label inside: "Michael Faircloth" B) Straight skirt is full-length with 18" slit at center back. 1-1/4" waistband with center-back zip and hook & eye closure. Lined in grey silk crepe.
Date: 1985/1999
Creator: Faircloth, Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk print ensemble

Ensemble of blue and white silk; (a) Jacket of blue and white silk; box jacket; no collar; v-cut neck; no buttons; hip length; shoulder pads; light blue silk lining; plaid print; (b) Skirt of blue and white silk; straight skirt; eased waist; 1\" waistband; side zipper and clasp; light blue lining; plaid print; (c) Blouse of blue and white silk; pullover style; no collar; short sleeves; shoulder pads; hip length; zipper center back; plaid print.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Simpson, Adele
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool dress

Dress of navy blue wool; knee-length; scoop neck; 17 buttons down center back to waistline; invisible zipper below waist; three horizontal bands across bodice made of navy sheer nylon over flesh-colored fabric; long sleeves with 3 buttons and a nylon band at each vent.
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Roehm, Carolyne
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Drop-waist dress

Dress of bubblegum pink silk. Long sleeves, wide round neckline finished with self bias, loose fitting princess line. Dropped waist falls at mid-thigh where there is a band of 1/2 inch bias. Skirt of three wide flounces falling to different lengths; top two flounces are asymmetrical being shorter on left, bottom flounce straight. Center back invisible zipper with hook and eye at top.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral pants

Pants of peach dorset jacquard; double pleated. full leg. zipper CF
Date: 1985
Creator: Klein, Calvin, 1942-
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leopard skirt

Skirt of Alcantara Ultrasuede in tan, olive green and yellow creating oversize leopard motif across front and side, waistband, zipper closure, unlined. Motif and applique by Rodolfo Contreras, skirt designed by Nicola Contreras.
Date: 1985
Creator: Contreras, Rodolfo & Contreras, Nicola
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress ensemble of ivory silk and white crocheted floral lace. A) Evening dress of white, crocheted, silk, floral lace over ivory chiffon; strapless with a trim of ivory satin at top; body skimming silhouette; full-length with dipped hem in back. B) Jacket of double faced ivory silk satin with open-front and shawl collar extends to hem; long dolman sleeves extend to hem with gauntlet cuff with 2 ½” slit. Size 6
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Dennis, Pamela
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sportswear ensemble

Pants ensemble of white raw silk and lime green crepe de chine. A) Jacket of raw silk. Scoop neck, fastens in front with three buttons, long kimono sleeves, lined in lime green. Label back collar: Perry Ellis B) Blouse of lime green. Scoop neck, short raglan sleeves. C) Pants in lime green. Pleated front with zipper fly, elastic waistband in back, tapered ankle length.
Date: 1985/989
Creator: Ellis, Perry
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Smocked dress

Dress of tan polyester crepe. V-neck, bishop sleeves, and gathered skirt. Invisible zipper with hook closures in center front. Two wide bands of ruching at waist and at top of shoulders and across back. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Union label
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral ruffle dress

Dress of off-white chiffon printed with purple and red flowers with green leaves. Floor length; scoop neck; 4" ruffle; poufy sleeves, elbow length; 6" ruffle at hem, curves up to waist on right side; snap-on sash with flower; invizible zipper CB. Lined in white organza? Designer's label: "Carolyne Roehm" Size: "6" Origin label Care label.
Date: 1985/1991
Creator: Roehm, Carolyne
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of white satin and blue velvet. Bodice has puffed sleeves of white silk satin that gather at the shoulder and large, flat bows above each sleeve; peplum-style bodice in blue velvet adorned with varying sizes of faux white pearls; straight neckline; princess seams with boning; full length skirt, ballgown silhouette of same white silk satin which gathers at seams hidden under peplum; CB closure with a zipper, hook and eye, and 3 snaps. Bodice is lined with blue synthetic fabric; skirt is partially lined in white synthetic fabric and white tulle for fullness. 26" waist. Designer label inside near zipper is partially ripped out, but most likely is "Victor Costa". Care and size labels.
Date: 1985/1986
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of black and red rayon. Black top; multi-colored beaded bodice; straight red gown open in front. V-back; center back zipper; Bow to left side below bodice. Designer label in back to side of zipper: Jonathan Hitchcock Retailer label: Made expressly for / Saks Fifth Avenue
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Hitchcock, Jonathan
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Holiday dress

Evening dress of ivory white synthetic satin. Full length. Strapless, heart shaped bodice is boned with princess seaming. White fur trim around hips. Sarong, wrap-around style skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in ivory polyester. Designer's label at back to left of zipper: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 3214 / Date Fall II/Holiday / Operator" Tag at right side seam of bodice: "Lot / Size 4"
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool suit

Suit of grey wool/cotton blend tweed; a) jacket has a notched collar; single-breasted; 4 plastic buttons; long sleeves; pockets at hips; b) skirt is made of bias cut strips; no waistband; knee-length.
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Rodriguez, Narciso
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pleated dress

Dress of brown velvet and chiffon. Fitted; dropped waist bodice of dark brown cutwork velvet backed with light brown chiffon. Rose pattern cutwork with satin stitch accents. High rounded neckline and fitted full-length sleeves. Zipper closures at wrists. Center back zipper closure with hook&eye at neckline. Brown chiffon piped hipseam with knee-length gathered skirt. Skirt constructed with four layers of iridescent brown chiffon. Label stitched right center back of zipper below neckline: "Oscar de la Renta"
Date: 1985/1989
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library