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

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

Sequin jacket

Evening jacket of black silk with sequin decoration. Hip length jacket with long sleeves, High, rounded collar with two hook-and-eyes just below throat, and center front opening with 9 hidden snaps and two hook-and-eyes. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and cf opening heavily beaded/sequined in gold and copper with small Paisley forms in green and blue/gray chain stitch embroidery. Body of jacket decorated in large blocks of overlapping sequins in iridescent purple, iridescent dark green, and black sequins. Torso lined in black silk; sleeves unlined. Designer's label at inside back collar: “Naeem Khan / Riazee / Nights”; Retailer's label at inside back collar: “Neiman Marcus”; Content/Origin label at inside back collar: “Suzarilla / Pure Silk Garments / with silk lining / Made in India” Size label at inside back collar: "8" With small plastic bag of spare sequins/beads.
Date: 1983/1989
Creator: Khan, Naeem
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

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

Dress and jacket

Ensemble. A) Dress has bodice of navy and white striped silk. Boat neck. Short sleeves with gathers along sleeve cap to give draped effect. Skirt of navy silk crepe imprinted with basket weave pattern. Waistband of same fabric. Two in-seam pocket at front left and front right. Center back closure. Fabric covered buttons of striped silk with button loos of same line bodice. Zipper closure in skirt. B) Jacket of navy silk crepe imprinted with basket weave pattern. Lined in navy and white striped silk. Oversized collar with pointed lapel and top collar showing striped silk lining. Long sleeves. Fabric covered snap closure at center front. Non-functional fabric covered button at center front. Designer label: "Arnold Scaasi"
Date: Spring 1983
Creator: Scaasi, Arnold
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet ensemble

Evening ensemble of brown velvet in cobblestone pattern. a) Bolero style jacket is trimmed with gold braid and 3 inch wide band of multicolored rhinestones that follow neckline, hemline, and cuffs of jacket. Long sleeves. Lined in copper colored silk. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta" b) Skirt of brown velvet in cobblestone pattern. Full length. Gathered skirt has a built-in supporting under structure of horsehair netting covered in chocolate colored organza lining. Left side closure of snap and hook & eyes. Designer's label at inside back waistband: "Oscar de la Renta" with handwritten couture number (?): "7647#2" Tag attached at base of designer's label: "Made in U.S.A." c) Brown velvet, wide belt trimmed with two gold leaf broaches of topaz colored stones. Two hook closure. Stamped on back of belt: " 6 Oscar de la Renta"
Date: 1987
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
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

"Crumb Catcher" dress

Evening dress of black polyester with white polka-dots. Knee length. Strapless bodice in Victor Costa "crumb catcher" style with open split at center front. Midriff has 3 inch wide white grosgrain ribbon with 1/2 inch black ribbon applique; double bow of same at center front of midriff. Inverted pleats extending 8 inches from midriff to full skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Built in petticoat with hook & bar closure and triple ruffles of black net at hem. Bodice is boned. Skirt is lined in black organdy and petticoat is lined in black polyester fabric. Designer's label to left of zipper: "Victor Costa". Union label below designer label. Content/care/size label at right side seam of bodice. Tag under lining at side seam: "Lot / Size 6"
Date: 1986/1988
Creator: Costa, Victor
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wool pants

Gray wool cuffed pants
Date: 1987
Creator: Ellis, Perry
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

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

Floral print dress

Dress of silk in crepe and twill weave in red and pink rose design. Short, puffed sleeves lined in organza. Rounded neckline piped in magenta. Center back closure of two covered buttons and loops. Unlined with neck facing; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Flora Kung / New York" Content/care and size tags at base of designer label.
Date: 1988
Creator: Kung, Flora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sequin cocktail dress

A) Evening dress of black net with vertical strokes of gunmetal, purple iridescent and black sequins throughout. Drop waist with five stiff layers of net skirt which falls to knee length; hemline trimmed with single row of black sequins. High round neckline. Long sleeves of net and sequins matching dress with slit at cuff which closes with a snap. Center back closure of hook & eye at neckline and above zipper at upper back. B) Sweetheart style slip of black nylon with beige spaghetti straps. Dropped waist. Center back zipper. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa" "Crafted with Pride in the U.S.A" tag with designer label. Content/care/size tag at left side seam.
Date: 1988
Creator: Costa, Victor
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

Black dress with silk band

Dress of black silk chiffon; sweetheart neckline; spaghetti straps; knee-length; chiffon has 1/8" wide vertical pleating; pleats stitched below waist to 9" above hem; Three 1 inch wide black silk satin bands around waist; long black silk satin ribbon attached and looped at center back waist to look like a bow; center back zipper partly hidden by panel at waist secured with three hook-and-eyes closure; black interior corset with boning and inner grosgrain ribbon at empire waist with hook-and-eye closure; skirt lining has attached flounce at hem to hold fullness of skirt hem. Designer's label inside dress: "Chanel"; under designer's label is style tag stamped on white ribbon:"08735"
Date: 1986/1988
Creator: Chanel (Firm)
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

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

Dress

Evening dress of blue and white striped cotton organdy. A) Dress: Fitted; short sleeved bodice with contrasting ecru cotton organdy. Scalloped. double Peter Pan collar and cuffs. Center back zipper closure from neckline to hipline. Double hook&eyes to secure collar. Natural waistline. Waist seam with semi-full. gathered ankle-length skirt. Patch pockets at the hips with contrasting ecru organdy accents. Sheer ecru organdy underskirt with exposed scalloped hem to match collar. cuffs and pockets. Ecru grosgrain petersham with hook&eye closure. Bodice lined in white nylon. Label stitched along side seam of underskirt. B) Belt: draped red leather belt with three loops and buttons as the closure devices. Red acetate backing.
Date: 1981
Creator: Blass, Bill
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