Day dress

Day dress in orange wool knit. Knee-length. Six circular gold-colored, basket weave buttons on front top stitched seam. Decorative orange cord "tie" below wide, pointed collar with reeded, gold-colored spherical terminal beads. Short, set-in sleeves. Skirt is A-lined with pleats coming from waist. Center back zipper closure with hook & loop and 2 hook & loops on collar. Lined in orange silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior - New York Inc." Retailer's label below designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cashmere dress

Dress of medium brown cashmere; slight ring collar; knee-length; 2 slanted flap pockets at hips.
Date: 1960/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Tweed suit

Cocktail ensemble of cream/blue/gold brocade of blossoms and scrolls. A) Jacket. Waist length, with small collar. CF opening with no closures, long sleeves with 3 functioning buttons at wrist of each. All edges trimmed with metallic gold braid/piping. Lined in green metallic brocade(?), and with chain at hem. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chanel" B) Dress. Matching fabric. Slightly below knee length. Sleeveless. Scooped rounded neckline. Somewhat "wrap" style, with front opening to slightly left of center secured with hidden snaps and hooks & eyes, with 4 decorative buttons on bodice. Green metallic thin tie-belt at waist, sewn to back of dress. Inside skirt are two hooks to secure, one hook on a tie, and one tie. Lined in same fabric as jacket. No labels in dress.
Date: 1966
Creator: Chanel (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Double breasted coat

Coat of white cotton poplin with bonded navy blue wool lining. Double breasted with six rounded off-white plastic buttons and three bound buttonholes. Long raglan sleeves have a patch pocket with flap on the left sleeve (button missing from flap). Top stitching. Patch pockets at sides have flaps with matching button at center of flap. Collarless. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Givenchy / Nouvelle Boutique / Made in France / Paris" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening pumps

Pumps of pink silk with scalloped vamp and narrow heel. Measurements: L: 21.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 12 cm. Heel: 7 cm, 2 3/4 inches Markings: L- "Saks-Fifth Avenue" R- "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Vivier, Roger
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lace evening ensemble

Evening dress ensemble of pink lace in wheat pattern. a) Lace cape gathered around neck with pink satin ribbon. Lace selvedge cut to match pattern and hand basted to center front edges. b) Over blouse of matching pink lace. Bateau neckline. Sleeveless. Side opening with seven snaps. c) Under dress with three gathered tiers of pink lace. Under layer of pink satin. Sleeveless. Left side keyhole zipper. Support bodice with double layers of netting and cotton tape at seam lines with seven spring steel bones; closes with nine hook & eyes. Designer's label at right side seam bone: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Handwritten couture number under designer's label: "73598"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool day dress

Day dress in shift style of off-white wool knit. Knee length; short sleeves. High front yoke with small V at center front. Empire seaming. Side seam slit pockets run through center front of dress to form one continuous pocket. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courreges / Paris" Label at back neckline to left of zipper: "Made In France"
Date: Autumn 1964
Creator: Courrèges, Andre
System: The UNT Digital Library

Mini dress

Day dress of pale blue/gray wool. Above the knee length; short sleeves. Bodice is yoked to give appearance of a "cropped jacket" with small V at center front and deep, inverted V below. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Half belt of self at back attaches at ends with two gray, plastic, circular buttons with bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courrèges / Paris" Couture number at right edge of designer's label: A1418
Date: Spring 1966
Creator: Courrèges, Andre
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather pumps

Sandals of black patent leather. Cap comes to a point at center of throat to join high cut T-bar strap. Petal, almond, or thumb-print toe. 4 1/2" thick heel, set back on last. Sienna color lining. Left Shoe: Yves Saint Laurent / Paris Right Shoe: Yves Saint Laurent / Paris
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress ensemble

Suit dress of red raw silk. a) red jacket has short sleeves; white collar; novelty chrome fastenings; lined with pure silk; b) dress has sheer white organza sleeveless bodice with cowl/roll collar. Red skirt with double inverted pleats and natural waistline. Label: Size 5 LOUIS FERAUD, Paris, France
Date: 1964
Creator: Féraud, Louis
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat dress

Day ensemble of double-woven polyester-wool blend in light pink or peach. a) Coat, midi length, double breasted with eight gold-toned round buttons with two bars of white enamel, rounded notched collar, long full length set-in sleeves, at hips are double welt pockets with squared flaps, straight or shift silhouette, lined in matching silk faille hand whip stitched to outer. Label at center inside neckline: J. Tiktiner, Made in France, Cote D’Azur, Nice. b) Day dress, midi length, sleeveless with round neckline, center front seam, rounded patch pockets at front hip on both sides, darker pink contrast stitching along all pattern pieces, lined in matching silk faille. Labels at center inside neckline: Made in France especially for Neiman Marcus; J. Tiktiner, Made in France, Cote D’Azur, Nice.
Date: 1965/1969
Creator: J. Tiktiner
System: The UNT Digital Library

Silk pumps

Pair of pumps of cream silk with black polka-dots. Shoe has pointed toe, and large "pom-pom" rosette at center of vamp made of loops of same fabric. Stiletto heel covered in same fabric. Designer's label stamped inside: "Designed by / Roger Vivier / Paris" Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman-Marcus" Handwritten inside: "8aaa / 2-78134w / 1511" Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 8cm Height: 14cm Heel: 7cm (2 3/4") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1965/1975
Creator: Vivier, Roger
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suede boots

Boots of black suede. Over-calf-height, square-toed. Lace up front with three rows of eyelets at bottom and 15 hooks above. Block heel is covered in black suede. Lined in off-white kid leather and with a rubber and leather sole. Marks: Impressed in rubber sole: "Made in France" Stamped on lining inside: "Charles Jourdan / Paris" and "8 1/2 2A 468069 LE" Measurements: 25 cm. long; 9 cm. at widest; 45 cm. at highest; Heel: 6.4 cm. (2 1/2") high along axis with cap.
Date: 1964/1969
Creator: Jourdan, Charles
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shell blouse

Shell blouse of ivory silk shantung. Bateau neckline with floral cut outs at front neckline and down center back. Sleeveless; elastic waist. Unlined. Designer label: Bernard / Perris / Paris
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Perris, Bernard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embellished pumps

Pumps of black velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pumps have rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and crystal rhinestones. Leather interior. Left: Givenchy / René Mancini / Paris Right: Made in Italy / Expressly / for /Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture hat

Picture hat of natural straw. Domed crown with red grosgrain hatband. Brim is trimmed on the bottom edge in red grosgrain. Brim turns up at the front left and trimmed with a red grosgrain cockade. Headband of black fabric; unlined. Maker's label: Monique Dofny Retailer's label: Viv / Neiman-Marcus / Made in France
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Dofny, Monique
System: The UNT Digital Library

Knit leather gloves

Pair of gloves of brown kid leather. Plain; just below the elbow length. Designer/Retailer Label: Made in France by Roger Fare expressly for Neiman Marcus Size/Material Label: 7 1/2 French Kid Skin Length: 37.5cm; Width: 11cm
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Fare, Roger
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bronze silk necktie

Man's necktie of bronze silk in herringbone inspired stripe. Tipped in off-white with white "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York" print. "YSL" embroidered monogram.
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Plaid-printed necktie

Man's necktie of silk in plaid inspired pattern of brown print lines on tan background. Tipped in off-white with blue "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York" print.
Date: 1965/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embroidered evening ensemble

Skirt ensemble of peach silk crepe with beading and embroidery in floral and foliage vine motif. a) Blouse. Long poet sleeves have cuffs with red embroidery and silver seed beads giving smocked effect; closure of two self-covered buttons. Rounded neckline. Center back closure of self-covered buttons supplemented with covered snaps. Retailer's label: Made in France Especially for / Neiman-Marcus Maker's tag at center back neckline. b) Skirt of like material and embroidery. Full length.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble consisting of a yellow wool dress with a yellow wool jacket. a) Dress of yellow wool is sleeveless with round neckline; mini-length; stitch detailing at neck and arm openings; stitch detailing at waist of skirt; hook and eye closure at neck (center back); zipper at center back of dress, lined in yellow synthetic. b) Jacket of yellow wool with round collar; snap closure at neckline; 4 gold buttons at center front opening; 12.5" tab of self-fabric at lower back of jacket, adorned with a gold button at each end; pocket at upper left bust; two pockets at bottom of jacket. Designer Label: Made in France / Jean Patou Boutique Paris Retail Label: Made in France especially for Neiman-Marcus B) Dress of yellow wool id sleeveless with round neckline; mini-length; stitch detailing at neck and arm openings; stitch detailing at waist of skirt; hook and eye closure at neck (center back); zipper at center back of dress, lined in yellow synthetic. Designer Label: Made in France / Jean Patou Boutique Paris Retail Label: Made in France especially for Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1967
Creator: Patou, Jean (House of)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dress of navy blue (with slight purple overtones) lace.
Date: 1964
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress Ensemble

Dress ensemble of blue and white check cotton matelassé.
Date: 1967
Creator: Patou, Jean (House of)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day ensemble

Dress ensemble of loosely woven cream colored linen with large black coin polka dots. A) Dress of loosely woven textured fabric, probably cotton and linen. Off white with large black coin polka dots. Slim sleeveless dress opens to waist in front with closure of snaps and 3 black covered buttons to match polka dots on dress. Skirt has sewn in panel in front and slightly gathered waist. Lined in cream colored silk. B) Jacket of loosely woven textured fabric, probably cotton and linen. Off white with large black coin polka dots. Waist length jacket as cape-like sleeves, notched collar and lapels. Single button closure at waist with black covered button to match polka dots. Small peplum at waist. Lined in cream colored silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number: 91112 C) Black leather belt for dress.
Date: 1960
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
System: The UNT Digital Library