Evening dress

Evening dress of blue and brown ombre silk chiffon.
Date: 1972
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shorts Ensemble

Shorts suit of gray wool flannel.
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Halter style evening dress of sage green silk crepe.
Date: unknown
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day dress

Day dress of oxford grey lightweight wool.
Date: 1957
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening dress of silk georgette with dark teal and green print.
Date: 1960
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Blouson style dress of yellow gold silk jacquard with large royal blue carnations.
Date: unknown
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Ecru worsted wool two-piece suit. A: Jacket with center front opening with four beige plastic buttons with bound button holes, first two spread apart by 2" next two spread apart by 10". Collared. Motif of concentric arced inserts, 1.175" wide each, starting from shoulder point, arcing down past second button. This upside down arc repeats on the back with a rainbow meeting the shoulder's center. On front, two more arc inserts motif repeat, with the rainbow arc stretching over the smaller reversed arc between the sections of buttons. One-piece set in sleeves with double elbow darts. Lined in beige silk faille. Retailer's label at center back collar: "Neiman-Marcus" Designer's Label at front right jacket lining: "Adrian / Original" B: Unlined A-line skirt of same fabric with lapped zipper covered by triangle pointed waistband tip on the left side. Waistband 1 3/8" wide. Four darts total, two in front, two in back. Pinked edge to seam allowances. Hem tape attached to 3" wide hem edge with machine stitch, tape hand based to inside of skirt with blind hem (slip stitch) stitch.
Date: 1951
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat Dress

Coat dress of light mauve boucle wool.
Date: 1964
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Day Dress

Day dress of gray and yellow windowpane plaid cotton.
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Gown

Evening gown of ivory satin.
Date: 1955
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening gown of silver metallic medallion lace with ice blue/silver lining.
Date: 1970
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beaded dress

Evening gown of magenta chiffon beaded in red bugle beads. Large accent of purple, turquoise and magenta sequined leaves down the center front and back of the gown, as well as smaller leaf accents on the sleeves. Maxi length with asymmetric hemline and irregular, dripping hem. Dress is trimmed in extensive bugle bead fringe at shoulders and below hips. Inverted V-shaped neckline has ½” sequined straps extending from trim around top of gown; deep V-shaped back. Handkerchief styled sleeves have irregular, dripping hem with red bugle bead fringe. Lined in magenta crepe; red grosgrain ribbon petersham. Designer's label at back:"Bob Mackie" Size/cleaning instructions and "Made / in U.S.A." labels at base of zipper.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Mackie, Bob
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ballgown

Ballgown of black silk taffeta. Halter straps with neckline in modified sweetheart style with folds. Fitted, boned bodice with straight silhouette. Full length with mermaid tail ruffle of two layers of black tulle below knees. Back bustle/train of black taffeta with ruffle over four layers of black tulle; attaches to back with hook & eyes and snaps. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size tag: 14
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beaded evening dress

Ballgown of pale platinum satin embroidered with crystal beads, silver and white bugle beads, crystal teardrops, rhinestones and sequins in floral designs. Sleeveless with modified sweetheart neckline and deep V-shaped back. Full length; full skirt. Raised waist is piped with same fabric. Center back zipper supported with three hook & eyes. Interior of bodice is of matching satin with silver bugle beads and rhinestones at shoulders and is lined in netting with boning. Petersham of white grosgrain ribbon at waist with attached interior peplum support. Understructure of dress is stiffened linen canvas with matching satin lining. Designer's label at left underarm: "Galanos" Retailer's label on inside seam of outer dress at lower left: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1956
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black net with salmon pink embroidered polka dots. A-lined silhouette. Sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps; scooped back. Below knee length. Skirt has gathered black net under layers and is trimmed with a 5" high black satin bow at center front knee area. Bodice lined in black taffeta; body lined in black crepe; skirt lined in net. Center back zipper closure; black grosgrain petersham. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Chiffon dress

A) Cocktail dress of avocado green silk chiffon. Knee-length. Bodice has wide V-neckline and closure of three rows of double satin covered buttons with bound buttonholes, reinforced at neckline with a snap and at the waist with three hook & eyes. Silk satin pipe trim along bodice and center front closure. Short sleeves with 2" webbed satin cuffs and underarm gussets. Three-layered silk chiffon skirt is gathered at natural waist creating a full silhouette and is lined in matching taffeta. Skirt has center front zippered opening from waist. Bodice lined in mousseline de soie with green grosgrain ribbon petersham and hook & eye. Designer's label sewn inside skirt on petersham: "Galanos" B) Belt for dress of webbed matching satin; 2-1/2" wide. Buttons onto waist at center-front with double buttons and closes at center back with three hook & eyes.
Date: 1957/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail/dinner dress in sheath style of yellow silk with black lace peplum and shawl shoulders with additional peplum of cutwork yellow silk under black lace. Street length with center back vent; sweetheart neckline with elastic shoulder straps. Center back zipper closure; lined in yellow silk with petersham of matching yellow silk. Designer's label: Fe Zandi / Beverly Hills Retailer's label: Neiman Marcus
Date: unknown
Creator: Fe Zandi
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Scooped neckline inset in tan under black Chantilly lace. Empire waistline with inserted contour waist of black velvet and non-functioning self-covered buckle. Street length. Short sleeves; bodice opening and neckline draped in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dinner dress

Dinner ensemble of black alençon lace with picot edges. a) Dress. Constructed with attached hip length overblouse of black lace lined in black net. Blouse has bracelet length dolman sleeves and center back hidden snap closure; snaps around interior of bateau neckline for securing shawl to dress. Black chiffon underdress has bottom tier, straight, below knee length skirt of black lace. Center back zipper closure on under dress. Lined in black mousseline. b) Matching lace cape. Elbow length with split sides. Snaps onto neckline of dress. Center back hidden snap closure.
Date: 1950/1980
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Cocktail dress of red chiffon. Knee length; long dolman sleeves. Sheer bodice with ruched waist band. Attached under slip of matching red chiffon over red silk. Center back zipper closure. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Bruce MacIntosh Retailer Label: Marie Leavell
Date: 1950/1959
Creator: Greer, Howard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt ensemble

Two-piece skirt ensemble of synthetic crepe in white floral motif on navy blue background. a) Blouse/jacket. Bracelet length dolman sleeves with extended underarm gussets. Waist length; slightly fitted. V-shaped neckline. Center back hidden button closure with bound buttonholes. Lined in black silk. Designer label: Galanos b) Matching skirt. Knee length. Gathers into 1" waistband in front; pleats on front. Waistband faced in black grosgrain. Right side slit pocket. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Lined in black silk. No labels. c) Matching belt. Attaches to jacket with covered snaps. Rectangular silver buckle.
Date: 1967
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sport shirt

Man's sport's shirt of blue Irish linen. Long sleeves, center front opening, two patch pockets with buttons at upper chest. Convertible neck. Designer's label: "Adrian / designs for men / Neiman-Marcus" Fabric label: "Imported / Irish Linen" Size label: "Washable / M"
Date: 1945
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of pale yellow silk chiffon with orange and yellow rose print and attached flowers. Sleeveless; 3/4 length. Fitted bodice has outer layer of chiffon with front rounded neckline and is cut to low V in back with cascade of silk and chiffon flowers at right shoulder and down right side of back. Skirt is full with three layers of chiffon; top layer of same print with next under layer of cream and bottom layer of yellow. Gold crepe underskirt; ivory grosgrain petersham with hook & eye closure. Designer's label at left side seam of bodice: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1958/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of rose wool crepe with modified princess seaming. Maxi length; sleeveless. Scoop neckline with squared bottom. Gusset on right seam at hem. Center back closure of three large conical buttons fashioned from magenta/purple and white marbled spherical beads; closure supported with six covered snaps and hook & eye; bound buttonholes cut on a diagonal. Lined in pink silk douppioni. Designer's label at left underarm: "Galanos" Retailer's label at right underarm: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1963
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
System: The UNT Digital Library