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

Reversible coat

Jacket of double-faced red and gold with shawl detail.
Date: 1987
Creator: Ellis, Perry
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sportswear ensemble

A) Box style jacket of brown wool gaberdine. Waist length. Single breasted with closure of three circular copper shank buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long modified dolman sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and matching button closure. Rolled collar. Lined in light brown brushed wool. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions and size "4" tags at right side seam. B) Blouse of brown striped warped wool. Double breasted with closure of 11 circular copper shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Standing collar. Long, modified kimono sleeves gathered at 1-1/2" cuffs with matching button closure. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions, size "4", and union label tags at left side seam. Evidence of label removed from right side seam. C) Skirt of brown striped warped wool. Midi length. Modified dirndl style with 9" placket at center front on 2" waistband that detaches at its ends with two circular copper shank buttons, barred buttonholes and additional snaps and hook & bars to form the closure and slit pockets. Unlined. Designer's label at center back waistband: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions, size "4", and union label tags at left side seam.
Date: 1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
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

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

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

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

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

Day dress

Ensemble of dress and apron made from silk. A) Dress of white jacquard silk with small black print that looks like leaf shapes. Round neck with center back opening. Button and button loop closure down center back from neckline to waistline. Buttons covered in self fabric. Long sleeves with gathers at sleeve cap and above cuff. Cuff closure with three smaller matching buttons and button loops. Drop waistline with gathers in bodice. A-line skirt ending above knee. Designer label: "Scaasi / Boutique" B) Tabbard-like apron of yellow jacquard silk with black leaf-like spots. Round neckline with single button closure at back neckline. Front made from single large rectangular piece. Back made from two rectangular pieces, opening at center back. Side seams are open and no sewn together. Knee length.
Date: Spring 1984
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
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

Double-breasted dress

Dress of light pink cotton-rayon blend, double-breasted style with two gently arching rows of white buttons, a bertha of white cotton with hand-crocheted lace-like detail on the edge, the bertha creating a v-shaped neckline, sleeveless, halter neckline with low rounded open back, drop waist, full pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Labels: NJ, fabric care tag, fabric content tag, size 6.
Date: 1989
Creator: Johnson, Nancy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Tea Time Treasures" dress

"Tea Time Treasures" day dress of light brown, off white, ecru, or tea-colored dress of ramie-cotton blend with Battenburg lace details; deep surplice bodice creating v-neckline continuing to drop waist with insert of self with floral openwork lace at top, wide collar trimmed with petal-like lace over shoulder seams and continuing to drop waistline, short sleeves trimmed in wide bands of lace, wide band (hip band) at drop waist with pleated skirt, tea length, unlined. Label: "Nancy Johnson," and stamped "Sample"
Date: 1987
Creator: Johnson, Nancy
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

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

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

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

Sheer dress

Dress of black chiffon; jewel neck; long sleeved; 3 buttons at end of cuff; six covered buttons down center back; knee length; skirt wraps at front in tulip shape; black satin ribbon belt tried in bow at left side; under dress of nude lined black lace with spaghetti straps and straight across bodice.
Date: 1983
Creator: Roehm, Carolyne
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library