Sweater

Cardigan sweater of beige cotton knit with large looped texture; deep V-neck; short sleeves; waist length.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Chloé (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Tie of gold, yellow, and green silk; medallion foulard print.
Date: 1975~
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening ensemble

Evening ensemble of white silk jersey and fabric constructed of interwoven green velvet and white satin ribbons in harlequin chevron pattern. a) Dress of white silk jersey. Long sleeves; round neck. Floor length skirt gathered at waist. Bodice has front panel of ribbon fabric. Center back zipper closure. b) Tie belt of green velvet ribbon. c) Cloak of ribbon fabric has round neck. Floor length. Trimmed with white turkey feathers at hem. Fully lined with white satin. d) Boa of white turkey feathers with velvet ribbon as tie.
Date: 1971
Creator: Ventura, Jane
System: The UNT Digital Library

Peacock evening ensemble

Evening ensemble of peacock and golden pheasant feathers. b) Tunic of navy polyester with spaghetti straps. Two tiers of peacock feathers at bodice. c) Tie belt of navy polyester cord. d) Knee length skirt of navy polyester with peacock feathers at hem. e) Two-tiered flounce filler of peacock feathers and navy polyester. f) Floor length skirt of navy polyester with two tiers of peacock feathers at hem. g) Tunic of peacock breast feathers with spaghetti straps and 1" blue cording and chenille trim at bodice edge. street length; fully lined with navy polyester. h) Coat of blue peacock herl feathers. Tiered; round neck; sleeveless. Lined in navy polyester. i) Boa of peacock feathers.
Date: 1976
Creator: Ventura, Jane
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patent Leather Pumps

Pair of pumps of black patent leather. Designed with a square toe, the vamps are embellished with an arched tongue shape enhanced with three concentric arches of white, tan, and beige patent leather, forming a rainbow shape. Somewhat chunky square heel which tapers to base. Designer's label: "Eugenia of Florence / Expressly for / Lou Lattimore" Retailer's label: "Made in Italy / Expressly for / Lou Lattimore" Handwritten inside: "LL 7B F973 / 1" Measurements: Length: 22 cm Width: 8cm Height: 12.5cm Heel: 6.5cm (2 1/2") high on axis w/cap
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Eugenia of Florence
System: The UNT Digital Library

Patterned necktie

Man's necktie of silk in red and navy foulard oval pattern. Tipped in off-white silk with blue "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris New York" print.
Date: 1970/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Man's necktie of solid navy twill. Four-in-hand style; interlined. Tipped in white synthetic. Retailer label: John Mabry
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: John Mabry Menswear
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped necktie

Man's necktie of black silk with red and gray ombré diagonal stripes. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in white silk; interlined. Retailer's label: John Mabry
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: John Mabry Menswear
System: The UNT Digital Library

Striped necktie

Man's necktie of silk in diagonal stripe with wide stripe of blue/gray foulard in square pattern. Narrow end of tie has "YSL" designer logo in print of foulard stripe. Tipped in purple.
Date: 1970/1985
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture hat

Picture hat of red woven straw. High, domed crown is encircled by wide band of folded/doubled red grosgrain ribbon with white polka dots, large bow at back. Wide brim turns up gently at front, and more sharply at back. Inner pink grosgrain ribbon hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label on inner hatband: "Frank Olive / for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Olive, Frank
System: The UNT Digital Library

Picture hat

Picture hat of olive green woven straw. High, cylindrical crown, flat at top, and very slightly conical, encircled at base by ca. 1" to 1 1/2" wide band of same woven straw, tied at back with extending tales. Wide brim, burned vertical at outer edge. Pink grosgrain inner hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label on inner hatband: "Frank Olive / for / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Olive, Frank
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

A) Evening dress of silk chiffon over dress in print of blue peacocks on ivory background with hot pink ground along bottom of dress. Under dress of silk in print matching chiffon over dress. Full length. Slightly scooped neckline drops to a rounded V-shape in back. Long sleeves of matching chiffon are open under arms and have square-shaped, kimono style drape. Skirt slightly gathers at natural waist. Center back zipper with two hook & eyes at neckline and two covered snaps on chiffon outer layer of skirt just below waist. Lined in white rayon. Designer's label at back neckline: "Hanae Mori / [Japanese characters]" Size 14 tag attached to base of designer label. B) Sash/scarf of chiffon in matching blue peacock print with hot pink on ends; 17" wide.
Date: 1972/1978
Creator: Mori, Hanae
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Vest and Skirt

Ensemble of mauve suede and feather-work, consisting of: Vest of mauve suede with elaborate feather-work at each side of center-front opening. Feathers include taupe, brown and silver ostrich plumes, pheasant and small dark brown and white feathers; the designs accented at bottom with leaf appliques in violet fabric and in gold metallic reptile. The vest has a round neckline; the slightly angled center front opening having four hook & eye closures. Slightly curved hemline. Unlined. Total length: 19 3/8" (49.2cm). Designer's label at center back neckline: "Becky Bisoulis" Retailer label at base of designer label: "Marie Leavell" and size "M" tag at base of retailer label. Skirt of mauve suede. Medium length. Straight, four panel skirt gathered to elasticized waistband. Deep, 11 7/8" (29.5cm) slit at lower left seam. Closure by invisible zipper at center back with large hook & bar on waistband. Lined with lilac silk crepe de chine. Total length: 27" (68.6cm). Designer's label at right side seam: "Becky Bisoulis" with size "8" tag attached to base of label. Retailer's label to right of designer label: "Marie Leavell"
Date: 1975/1980
Creator: Bisoulis, Becky
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat

A) Coat of heavy green wool twill with red twill trim. Long sleeves. Deep welt pockets at sides. Shawl collar; no closure. Street length. Two belt loops at sides. High kick pleat at center back. Lined in green nylon. Designer's label center neckline: "Geoffrey Beene" Retailer's label at right side opening: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label at right side seam. B) Self sash style belt of matching green wool. Belt narrows to back with paddle-shaped, rounded ends.
Date: 1971
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Gold and silver rose brocade evening dress. Full-length, semi-full evening gown with empire line overbodice. The overbodice is sleeveless with a wide scooped neckline. Curved overlapping front panels with a soft bow accent at the left shoulder strap. Centerback opening with six bound buttonholes and six covered shank buttons. The dress has an underbodice/yoke of mustard yellow silk. Centerback opening secured with two hook & eyes and three snaps. Empire waist seam with semi-full full-length skirt. The skirt is darted from the empire waist seam to the natural waistline. The fabric falls free from the waistline. Centerback placket opening secured with four bound buttonholes and four covered shank buttons. Piece lined in ivory organdy. Attached white nylon petticoat with wide natural waistband secured with two hook & eyes. Ivory grosgrain waist stay. Designer's label at inside side seam near hem: "Gothe / New York Paris" Retailer's label at inside side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1970
Creator: Gothe
System: The UNT Digital Library

Feather shell

Shell or sleeveless top of peacock breast feathers. Round neck; sleeveless; snap closure at center back. Fully lined with navy polyester.
Date: 1976
Creator: Ventura, Jane
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of peach-colored silk chiffon. Sleeveless, the draped bodice with a high, straight neckline which plunges in the back. The bodice drapes from the left shoulder line with radiating diagonal pleats/gathers falling across the bust. Curved, piped seam beginning at the left shoulder seam, curving downward across the ribcage and around the waist to form the waist seam. Peach chiffon floral accent at left shoulder with gathered, ankle-length floating panel. Center back zipper closure from mid-back to hip-level with a hook&eye at the neckline and one at the waist seam. Curved, piped, inverted V-shaped natural waist seam with gathered, semi-full ankle-length overskirt of opaque peach chiffon. Tubular ankle-length underskirt of peach silk slit to the knee. Peach silk inner bodice with sheer front yoke. Designer label: Gothe / New York Paris Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1970
Creator: Gothe
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

A) Cocktail dress of ombre pink silk. Midi length. Sleeveless with gathered shoulders. Standing neckline with closure of three self-covered buttons and loops and supplemented with three snaps. Open surplice bodice with hook & loop closure on inserted waist. Wide draped panel at hips extends to form ties at center front. Designer label: Bernard Perris / Paris B) Halter style underdress of black silk. Surplice neckline; tie belt at sides. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Bernard Perris / Paris
Date: 1975/1990
Creator: Perris, Bernard
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Skirt ensemble of wool. A) Jacket of light brown twill angora wool; hip-bone length; chest and sleeves of grey angora; knit; curved hem; Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene" B) Skirt of same twill weave wool; midi length; flare; gathered front waist band; welted pockets. Lined in silk? C) Striped shirt of mauve, burgundy, white, yellow wool; simple weave; upper hip length; long sleeve; no collar; 2 button placket; decorative wool trim at hem of shirt and sleeve; Designer's label: "Geoffrey / Beene" D) Tie belt of same fabric as shirt.
Date: 1977/1982
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of grey jersey knit wool; boat neck; long sleeve; lower-calf length; low waistband; tucks front and back, top and bottom; pockets at side; 9 gold tone buttons CF; red cotton jersey knit trim; raglan sleeves; shoulder pads. Designer's label at cb neckline: "Chanel / Boutique"
Date: 1979/1984
Creator: Chanel (Firm)
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress and scarf

Maxi dress of black seersucker in large yellow flower motif. Asymmetric hem; basque inspired waistline dips to left of center with release pleats. Long dolman sleeves with zipper cuffs and hook & eye closure. Bound rounded neckline and sleeve hems. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene Union label. B) Matching scarf in triangular shape.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of medium blue chiffon with two rows of white bead appliqués in trefoil motif at natural waist. V-neckline, sleeveless, two bust darts, natural waist, floor length with full skirt. Zipper closure at center back, hook and eye closure at back neckline. Lined in light blue synthetic. Designer label: Clifton Wilhite Dallas, Lot 6872, Size 8
Date: 1971
Creator: Wilhite, Clifton
System: The UNT Digital Library

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

Jacket

Jacket of plum/gray heather wool in western-inspired style with looped brown silk cord trim. Single-breasted with rounded notched lapels; long suit sleeves. Two patch pockets at front sides and one patch pocket left breast. Single self-covered button closure. Plum synthetic lining. Designer label: Ralph Lauren Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1970/1980
Creator: Lauren, Ralph
System: The UNT Digital Library