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Calotte

Description: Hat of sequins and beading. The hat is styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot") with shaped crown covered in iridescent sequins of light blues, with a large flower-head on either side embellished with pale blue and white sequins, gray bead, and pearls. The petals of the flowers extend below edge of crown. Overlaid with pale blue light mesh veil. Lined in lace. Designer's label inside: "A / Frances & Walter Nelkin / Hat", with a red sequin sewn in each upper corner of label.
Date: 1955~
Creator: Frances & Walter Nelkin
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail dress

Description: A) Cocktail dress of orange silk chiffon with scoop neckline and short, raglan sleeves with gathers and underarm gussets. Neckline and center top sleeves embellished with matching silk satin ribbon. Ribbon bow at center front hides zipper closure. Skirt of multilayer chiffon creates a full A-line. Knee-length; natural waist. Designer's label at right waistline: "Galanos" Retailer's label to right of designer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" B) Contour belt of leather and silk. Thin belt is covered in… more
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress of gold chiffon with gold bugle bead stripes on the smocked bodice. Capped sleeves; below knee length. Skirt has flowing outer layer of gold chiffon over straight underskirt of gold crepe covered in gold chiffon. Scarf of matching chiffon attaches at lower left of beaded bodice. Center back zipper closure with closure of snaps on beaded bodice. Retailer's label at right side seam of bodice: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day dress

Description: Day dress of ivory silk crepe. Dropped waist with overskirt vented at front sides and straight underskirt; street length. Long vented sleeves with French cuffs. Banded collar; center front placket opening with button closure. Lined in ivory chiffon. Designer's label: Galanos Retailer's label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1955/1969
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dinner dress

Description: Dinner dress of black silk shantung. Ballerina length. Short, two-piece sleeve with high top puff. Narrow surplice neckline on bodice with notched lapel. Contoured inserted waistband. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper closure. Bodice lined in black taffeta; skirt lined in black organza. Designer label: Galanos Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Galanos, James, 1924-2016
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Reptile-skin shoes

Description: Pair of shoes of brown reptile skin in sling back style, rounded toes, very low throats with squared off vamps that tie, thin slingback straps, narrow shaped heels. Left shoe: "gamins" Right shoe: "Titche's / Dallas, Texas"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Gamins
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Straw hat

Description: Hat of off white straw with high crown and small flat brim. Hatband of wide off-white velvet ribbon and bow at back as trim. Red grosgrain ribbon headband; lined in white net. United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International union label. Designer label: La Petite / by Gardner Retailer label: Volk / Dallas
Date: 1955/1959
Creator: Gardner
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather pumps

Description: Pumps of navy leather; pointed toe. stiletto heel. By Andrew Geller from N-M. Size 10AAAA Measurements: L: 26 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 14.5 cm. Heel: 8.5 cm, 3.5 inches Markings: L- "Neiman Marcus" R- "andrew geller / exquisite footwear"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Geller, Andrew
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pant ensemble

Description: Pant ensemble of charcoal black wool. A) Overblouse top with beige border on hem made of course weave. Built up neckline. Elbow length sleeves. Center back closure with four novelty buttons and button loops. B) High-waisted slacks with tapered leg. Matching novelty buttons trim the side seams of each pant leg. Side zipper closure with hook and eye. Fabric selvage inside pant states "Capri".
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: Gernreich, Rudi
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail dress

Description: A) Cocktail dress of open black knit lace with fan-line zig-zag pattern throughout. Batteau or off-the-shoulder neckline with small sleeves (lining creating illusion sweetheart neckline), natural waistline, full skirt, side sipper. B) Slip or underdress of light brown or tan taffeta, strapless, creating an illusion sweet heart neckline under sheer lace overdress, natural waistline, side zipper, unlined. Label: Mode Anna Giovannozzi, Firenze.
Date: 1955
Creator: Giovannozzi, Anna
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hatlet

Description: Hatlet of modified calot type with brown, beige, white, blue and green feathers, the whole covered with a very fine veil sprinkled with tiny rhinestones.
Date: 1955
Creator: Green-Field, Benjamin B., 1898-1988
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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