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Floral dress and scarf

Description: 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
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather shoes

Description: D'Orsay pumps of lavender python leather with taupe patent leather trim. Pointed, open toe with four cut-out straps. Heel cap with slit cut-outs both sides backed with leather. 1¾" (4.5cm) covered spike heel. Natural leather sole. Partially lined in taupe patent leather. Stored in designer's shoe box. Designer label on insole: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards. Stamped at shank: Susan Bennis Warren Edwards / Hand Made in Italy, / 7
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Bennis, Susan
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Black reptile handbag

Description: Clutch style handbag of black reptile. Envelope style with snap closure. Accordion pleated interior double section with interior flap and snap closure. Detachable handle of matching black reptile skin. Lined in gray leather with slip and zipper pockets in back section. Stored in yellow designer dust bag. Designer's label: Designed by / SUSANBENNISWARRENEDWARDS / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: Width: 9 1/2" Height: 6 1/8" without handle Height: 27 1/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Date: 1975/1982
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Gold leather shoes

Description: D) D'Orsay pumps of bronze leather and reptile skin. Lower portion of shoe with diagonal leather stripe trim with band of reptile skin at center and outside edge. Open toe. Shaped 2" (5.1cm) reptile-covered heel. Leather sole. Stored in original box. Designer label on insole: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards
Date: 1975/1982
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather sandals

Description: D'Orsay pumps of yellow snakeskin ("pitias") leather. Yellow snakeskin ("pitias") with metallic silver leather piping. Low, pointed toe cap. Pointed, open toe. Swirled pattern with silver from inside toe to outer vamp along toe cap portion; also at outer heel cap portion. 1½" (3.8cm) modified pyramid-style covered heel. Natural leather sole; stamped at shank, "designed by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards, hand made in Italy, 7." Lined in gold metallic leather. Inside label, shoe #4593. Measurements… more
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pair shoes

Description: Pumps of black leather and python trimmed around vamp with zig zag cut out python with underlining of metallic silver leather. Rounded point toe. Two-inch shaped heel with zig zag python and silver at upper heel. Natural leather sole; lined in metallic leather. Stamped in shoe "4530".
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Plaid leather shoes

Description: D-Orsay pumps of deep red kid leather with interlaced crossed leather trim in green, black and blue. Pointed toe; modified pyramid-style covered heel. Shaped back heel cap forms pointed top. Leather sole; lined in metallic silver leather. Stored in original shoe box. Designer label on insole: Susan Bennis Warren Edwards
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Suede pumps

Description: Pumps of golden suede with topstitching in filigree inspired motif. Low V-shaped vamp; oval toe; covered,French-inspired heel. Leather sole; lined in metallic silver leather and gold suede. Stamped on inside collar: 4636. Stored with gold moire Susan Bettis Warren Edwards shoe bag. Designer label: SusanBennisWarrenEdwards / Hand Made in Italy
Date: 1975/1984
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Day Dress

Description: Day dress of black, blue, gray and yellow nylon jersey knit. Elbow length, set-in sleeves are black with banded cuffs in gold, yellow, blue and black pattern. Rounded, banded neckline. Knee length. Natural waistline is slightly gathered at sides and back. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined. Signed "Paganne" in pattern of dress. Designer's label at neckline to left of zipper: "Paganne Ltd. / by Gene Berk -8-" Care label at neckline to right of zipper.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Berk, Gene
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Bandeau top

Description: Woman's bandeau top of white linen and battenburg tape lace. Plain weave white linen with hand-worked tape lace with various filling techniques: inc. spiral, net, and faggoting. Styled with lace at front ruffle and lower edge. Top is strapless with straight upper edge with elasticized back. Lace ruffle at upper front. Left side separating plastic zipper. Labels: "Becky Bisoulis", "10" tag, and "Marie Leavell".
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Bisoulis, Becky
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble - Vest and Skirt

Description: 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 len… more
Date: 1975/1980
Creator: Bisoulis, Becky
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of purple chiffon with gold lamé. A) Blouse has long purple chiffon bishop sleeves with gold lamé in abstract floral pattern; bound cuffs have self-covered button and snap closure. Body of blouse is of silk with orange abstract dots and gold lamé with purple abstract wave design. Rounded neckline and armseyes are trimmed in purple rope braid. Shirring at center front hemline and pleating at center back hemline. Center back closure of five self-covered buttons and loops. Unlin… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Jacket

Description: Jacket of black velvet in short, box style. Peter Pan collar with one button and loop closure at neckline. Long sleeves gather at shoulders; matching button closure on the sleeve cuffs. Shoulder pads; lined in black synthetic. Designer label: Blassport Evidence of tag removed at left front opening.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Shirtwaist dress

Description: Shirt dress of reddish-brown ultra-suede with round collar and long button placket down front-center. Patch pocket at left bust. Long sleeves with 2" cuffs with button closure and shoulder pads. 12" slit from hem at center-front. Designer's Label: "Blassport" Fabric label: "Skinner Ultra Suede Fabric" (Skinner is a textile company) "6" b) Belt tie of self-suede is 1.25" wide and 44" in length.
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of white linen. A) Jacket/top. About waist length, with slight flare and peplum effect at waist. High "U" neckline. Short sleeves with cap/pleated "puff" at upper edge. Center front closure with 5 circular buttons and self ruffle on either side of plaquet. Lined with heavy white satin. Built-in shoulder pads. Designer's label at neckline: "Bill Blass" At right seam: Care Size: "8" Union label. B) Skirt. Knee-length or slightly below. Straight, with slight seaming from 1" waist… more
Date: 1975/1983
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sportswear ensemble

Description: Skirt suit and scarves. A) Jacket of black wool knit; round neck; double breasted; waist length; non-working buttons; straight sleeves; zipper at center back; lined; shoulder pads. B) Skirt of black wool with one inch waist band; double-breasted style with four gold buttons; straight to knee; back has vent; four darts; back zipper; Union label. C) Scarf of purple wool; rectangle shape. D) Scarf of red silk with paisley design.
Date: 1975/1995
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Tweed skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit of pale brown and pale aqua tweed knit with various widths of multicolored yarns in a check weave. a) Jacket. Collar and cuffs of double faced pale yellow net with fringe of piled yarns of different lengths and colors. Button front closure with four square, bronze plastic buttons. Long sleeves; shoulder pads. Lined in olive satin. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Bill Blass" Tag below designer's label: "Made in U.S.A of Imported Fabric" Retailer's label at inside left: "Ber… more
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Blass, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Suit of gray wool. a) Jacket,. 2 front pockets; double-breasted with 6 buttons and 3 buttonholes; left breast pocket; wide lapels; 2 vents in back of jacket; lined; Designer's label at left side: "Leon Block / New York" Retailer's label at inside neck: "Saks Fifth Avenue / Park Avenue Room" Care tag. b) pants. full length. front plastic zipper; lined; c) Skirt. pleat in front; plastic zipper in back; lined.
Date: 1975/1978
Creator: Block, Leon
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Traditional Peruvian woman's bowler/derby style hat of black felt. Hatband of black satin ribbon and braid with two tassels at left side. Sweatband is stamped "Borsalino / Calidad Superior" with size 4 tag. Interior of crown is labeled: "Barcelona / Original Legitimo / A. T. Huanuni / Marca Registrada / Tipo Borsalino"
Date: 1975/1999
Creator: Borsalino
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Necktie

Description: Man's necktie in royal blue and gray arabesque patterned silk with black lined rib. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in buff silk printed in Bronzini logo; interlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1975/1985
Creator: Bronzini
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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