Hostess dress

Hostess dress of gray, aqua and pink Pucci-style printed silk surah in abstract swirl and circle design. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Flared, maxi length princess-line seaming with high rounded neckline. Bracelet length, set-in sleeves with a box pleated shaping tuck between the elbow and wrist. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at the neckline. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy Fabric/Care label below retailer's label: To be dry cleaned / 100% pure silk / Made in Italy Size tag below fabric/care label: 16
Date: 1970
Creator: Bessi, Averado
System: The UNT Digital Library

Suit

Woman's suit of twill weave wool. A) Jacket of apple green with blue and magenta plaid. Pleated faux back vent and four buttons on back; Notched collar. Single breasted center front opening with 5 gray/black circular plastic buttons. Long sleeves. Lined in matching green polyester. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; "Neiman-Marcus", and size label (10). B) Skirt of royal blue wool blend. Knee length, straight skirt with side zipper closure with button and hidden snap at waistband. Lined in navy blue polyester. Labels: "Valentino / Boutique"; Neiman-Marcus / Made in Italy/Fabrique en Italie"; Size label (12); and care label.
Date: 1983
Creator: Valentino
System: The UNT Digital Library