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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

Hostess ensemble

Description: Hostess ensemble of cotton sateen in lime green floral and paisley print over navy background. a) Top with bodice in modified halter style and long, flared bottom. Top extends below hips giving the appearance of a gathered skirt with empire waist. Left side zipper closure with hook & eye and 3 hook & eyes on left shoulder. Trimmed in navy braided tape around all outer edges and at seam of bodice. Lined in white organdy with white grosgrain ribbon petersham at gathered waist. Designer's label at… more
Date: Spring 1969
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Jacket

Description: Jacket of twill-look silver viscose rayon/cotton blend bordered and trimmed in metallic silver grosgrain. Long set-in sleeves; U-shaped neckline with triangular tabs at front. Center front zipper closure. Lined in silver silk. Designer's label: "Geoffrey Beene" Original sales tags with jacket.
Date: 1980/1990
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Jacket

Description: Jacket of black silk gazar with silver “topstitching”. Long dolman sleeves have rolled cuffs with silver at hem. Center back panel of black organza with rays of silver extending from center back neckline. Collarless; no closure. Designer's label at left armscye: "Geof/frey / Beene"
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Jacket

Description: Box style jacket of black and blue/gray striped cotton gingham. Fabric has seersucker texture due to stitching along vertical black stripes throughout double thick garment. Single breasted; hip length. Long set-in sleeves; turndown collar. Button closure of six oval shaped shank button; barred buttonholes. Vertical welt pockets at sides are outlined on the interior of the jacket in floral ribbon border. Shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geof/frey / Beene" Retailer's lab… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Jumpsuit

Description: Jumpsuit of cream wool knit with center front zipper. V-neck. Silk lined. Designer label: "Beene / Bazaar" B) Belt of orange grosgrain ribbon with gold braided trim and a gold buckle.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Jumpsuit

Description: Jumpsuit of black fabric. High rounded neckline. Long sleeves. Long legs. Seaming detail at center front neckline. Vertical seams at front. Sleated section just below waist at front. Hook-and-loop and zipper closure at center back. Lined in black. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Geof / frey / Beene" Size label at inside side seam: "6" Care label at inside side seam: "Dry Clean / Only / Made / IN U.S.A." Union label at inside side seam: "Union Made in the USA / UNITE! / Union of Needl… more
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Plaid dress ensemble

Description: Ensemble of orange, black and white plaid wool and grey jersey knit wool/ cotton. a) Dress of grey jersey knit. Floor length. Turtle neck, 3" front, 1" back. Invisible zipper in back. Large black zipper in front to waist. Curved waist. W-shape gathers at front. Long sleeve. Designer label back of neckline: Geoffrey Beene b) Bolero jacket of orange wool. Large collar. 2" button at collar seam. Pocket flaps. c) Hood of jacket fabric.
Date: Autumn 1987
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt and tunic ensemble

Description: Ensemble consisting of light brown wool tunic and skirt. a) Wool tunic. Oatmeal colored. Mid thigh length. 7 plastic buttons down the front to just past the waist. Belt attached by pieces of thread, with two matching buttons spaced two inches apart. Long sleeve. Matching buttons on each sleeve. Neiman Marcus label at center neckline. b) Matching wool skirt. Knee length. Neiman Marcus tag attached at top. Zipper located at left side. Designer label at lower right seam: Geoffrey Beene
Date: 1968
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt ensemble

Description: Three-piece cocktail ensemble consisting of jacket, blouse and skirt. A) Jacket. Cropped waist-length shell of gold embroidered black lace over patterned emerald green silk. Lined with purple patterned silk. The two outer layers and the lining are channel stitched together with black thread. The jacket shell gathers into the neckline and hem. Center front opening with five tailored buttonholes and five half-round. clear green shank buttons. High rounded neckline and long raglan sleeves. The ne… more
Date: 1984
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of yellow fabric with black lace. A) Crop top of yellow satin overlaid in yellow net with applied yellow raffia in floral pattern. Bordered in black lace with scalloped and picot edges. Fitted. Double breasted black button closure; sleeveless. Narrow yellow grosgrain ribbon petersham. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene B) Midi skirt of yellow knit overlaid in black lace. Straight style with fitted waist and hem of scalloped lace matching top. Left side zipper closure with hook & bar… more
Date: 1974/1980
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Skirt suit of red woven wool with gold thread accents and bordered in gold trim. A) Sweater jacket in cardigan style. Closure of three gold metal shank buttons with clear rhinestone clusters. Long suit sleeves have matching buttons at hem. Welt pockets at sides and flap pocket at left breast. Unlined; shoulder pads. B) Skirt. Street length. Contoured waistband with matching button at center back. Pleats on front; side seam pockets. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. C) Blouse of red damask i… more
Date: 1985/1995
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sportswear ensemble

Description: A) Box style jacket of brown wool gaberdine. Waist length. Single breasted with closure of three circular copper shank buttons and tailored buttonholes. Long modified dolman sleeves with 1-1/2" cuffs and matching button closure. Rolled collar. Lined in light brown brushed wool. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey / Beene" Cleaning instructions and size "4" tags at right side seam. B) Blouse of brown striped warped wool. Double breasted with closure of 11 circular copper shank b… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Striped dress

Description: Day dress in shift style of blue and white diagonal striped crepe. Inserted front bib detail of green and white diagonal stripes gathers at U-shaped base; narrow pink band at rounded neckline forms a knot at center back hook & eye closure. Midi length; sleeveless with armholes bound in green. Slit pockets at side seams. Bib backed in green; balance of dress unlined. Designer label: Geoffrey Beene Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1982
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Yellow evening dress

Description: A) Maxi dress of yellow jacquard rayon with paisley design. Floor length; cap sleeves; collar. Center back zipper. Deep inverted pleat in front starts just below the bust. Princess seams and side slit pockets. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label at inside back by zipper: "Geoffrey Beene" B) Detachable bow in matching fabric. Clips onto V-neck just below the collar or possibly at center front pleat below bust or in hair.
Date: 1967/1969
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Handbag

Description: Box handbag of navy blue wool. Fabric gathers on front and back faces. Double handle of matching fabric with navy blue stitching. Metallic gold flip bar closure. Lining of navy blue satin with two slip pockets. Four domes brass feet. Designer's stamp on inside reads: "bd / bien-davis" Retailer's stamp: "Sak's Fifth Avenue" Measurements: Width: 9 1/2" Height: 7" without handle Height: 13 1/2" with handle Depth: 2 1/4"
Date: 1930/1939
Creator: Beinen-Davis
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #3298

Description: Easy McCall's Pattern #3298 to make an unlined jacket, long-sleeved top with shoulder pads and back neckline opening, flared skirt, and tapered and pleated pants in stretch knit, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1987
Creator: Belafonte-Harper, Shari
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Calotte

Description: Calotte of green velvet and feathers. Styled as a calotte (also spelled "calot"), the shaped cap has a stiff woven tan straw under-structure, and is covered with green velvet, over which is layered turquoise and teal feathers, and clusters of green velvet buds/berries and leaves. The hat is unlined, allowing the under-structure to be seen, and has a green grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. At sides are two small combs to secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Martin Belasco / New York"
Date: 1955~
Creator: Belasco, Martin
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Calotte Hat

Description: Calotte of dark brown silk faille. Three touching bows of same around sides and front of crown with V point in back. Lined in net with brown grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Designer's label: "Martin Belasco / New York" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1955~
Creator: Belasco, Martin
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hatlet

Description: Hatlet of black velvet. The headpiece is formed as a stiffened black velvet band which has a large black velvet bow at each end. Designer's label: "Martin Belasco" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1955~
Creator: Belasco, Martin
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather handbag

Description: Clutch style handbag of black patent leather. Spring bar opening with decorative triangular pull tabs. Detachable handle of matching black patent with lobster claw clasps. Lined in black fabric with zipper and slip pockets. Stored in designer dust bag of lavender/gray flannel. Designer's label: SUSAN BENNIS WARREN EDWARDS / Hand Made in Italy Measurements: Width: 11 1/4" Height: 8" without handle Height:20 3/4" with handle Depth: 1 3/4"
Date: 1970/1979
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

Leather shoes

Description: D'Orsay pumps of dark blue alligator leather. Open toe with rounded point. Toe cap with scalloped panel on both sides; heel cap with small scallop edge on both sides. 2" covered heel in matching alligator leather. Leather sole; lined in dark blue and metallic silver leather. Style number 4591.
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Suede boots

Description: Pair of woman's full length boots of black suede and teal leather. Trimmed at upper vamp and topline with angled, lightning bolt, line of bright blue and red suede. Black suede boot top with slight flare. Topline with suede bands with V-shaped slit at front and back. Long toe cap of teal leather with suede bands upper. Pointed toe. 1½" (3.8cm) modified pyramid-style heel, covered in teal leather. Natural leather sole. Stamped at shank: Designed by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards / Hand Made in Ital… more
Date: 1970/1979
Creator: Bennis, Susan & Edwards, Warren
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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