Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?sort=added_a&fq=untl_collection:TXFC&fq=untl_decade:1990-1999&display=list2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignEvening Dress, Purse, and Shoes2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30251/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30251/"><img alt="Evening Dress, Purse, and Shoes" title="Evening Dress, Purse, and Shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30251/small/"/></a></p><p>Gold patterned evening dress with jacket, shoes and clutch.
A) Jacket: tailored, cropped shell in peacock eye, gold metallic brocade with red and mauve highlights. Jewel neckline with full-length set-in sleeves. The neckline and cuffs are embellished with wide bands of gold cord, gold beads and large gold, yellow and red rhinestones. Fully lined in gold silk. Shoulder pads.
B) Dress: Fitted, slightly dropped waist, sleeveless bodice with scooped neckline and low plunging back. Centerback zipper closure with a single hook & eye at the neckline. Slightly dropped waistseam with full, gathered, pouf skirt. The skirt has an asymetrical hem falling from knee-level centerfront to mid-calf centerback. Sideseam hip-level pockets. The bodice piece lined with gold chiffon. Waist stay of gold silk.
Bust pads. The skirt is self lined with a rolled and poufed hem. There is a large tuck in the skirt lining, possibly from an alteration.
Label: "Givenchy / Made in France"
C-D) Shoes: matching gold brocade, high heeled pumps. Tan leather soles. Gold leather lining with stamped label in instep.
Label: "Rene Mancini / Paris / Fait Main"
E) Clutch: matching gold brocade envelope clutch with magnetic clasp closure. Pleated accents on flap. Gold interior clips for chain. Ivory silk faille lining with patch pocket.
Label: Rene Mancini. Paris.</p>Cocktail Dress2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30253/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30253/"><img alt="Cocktail Dress" title="Cocktail Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30253/small/"/></a></p><p>Cocktail dress of black silk gazar. The halter-style neckline of the dress ends in straps at center back of the fitted, dropped-waist bodice. The skirt is a semi-full, gathered, mid-thigh length. There is a boned inner bodice of black silk tulle with bust pads, grosgrain bust and waist stays fastening with hooks-and-eyes, an elaborate closure involving halter drape and inner and outer zippers down the left sideseam and five snaps that secure the halter panel and disguise the zipper. Fully lined in black chiffon.</p>Ensemble - Jacket, Skirts and Blouse2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30304/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30304/"><img alt="Ensemble - Jacket, Skirts and Blouse" title="Ensemble - Jacket, Skirts and Blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30304/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of rose silk. The suit consists of a jacket, two skirts and a blouse. The jacket is made from a 1930's sari of pale pink silk embroidered with gold and silver threads, beads, and pink sequins in designs of vines, flowers and abstract line patterns. Jacket has a floating yoke and full leg-o-mutton sleeves with long narrow cuffs that have zipper closures. The jacket itself has a center front opening with no closure. The neckline, edges of closure, hem, and cuffs are edged in heavily beaded bands added by the designer. Designer's label sewn inside back at neck: "Richard Brooks". The blouse is of heavy pink silk, collarless, with round neckline. It is short-sleeved, with pleating at the shoulder. Vertical seaming on front and back for structure. There is a concealed center-back closure with snap at top and 5 clear plastic circular buttons down the length. The blouse is lined in a dark, dusty pink silk and has sewn-in shoulder pads. Designer's label is sewn inside back to the left of the opening: "Richard Brooks". The two skirts are are both of identical pink silk, matching the blouse, of identical construction. One is knee-length, and the other is full-length. Both are lined in the same pink silk as the jacket. The short skirt has designer's label sewn in at waistband: "Richard Brooks".
Worn by Governor Ann Richards when she spoke at the Gridiron Club in Washington, 1992.</p>Skirt Suit2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30318/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30318/"><img alt="Skirt Suit" title="Skirt Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30318/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of black ribbed fabric.</p>Evening Suit2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30268/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30268/"><img alt="Evening Suit" title="Evening Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30268/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening suit of black velvet. The ensemble consists of a jacket of black velvet with machine embroidered vine and floral motifs in black threads and black beads. The coat has a notched collar, long sleeves with wide cuffs and two non-functional buttons on each sleeve, and two non-functional pockets at front. Center-front opening with two circular black satin-covered buttons. The lapels, cuffs, and pocket flaps are all of black satin. The knee-length skirt of of the same fabric, with satin waistband. Short zipper closure at side with two hook-and-eyes in waistband.
Designer's label inside jacket at collar: "Givenchy", with model number written on cloth tape sewn underneath label: "74075"</p>Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt, Blouse and Scarf2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30305/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30305/"><img alt="Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt, Blouse and Scarf" title="Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt, Blouse and Scarf" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30305/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble of teal silk Ottoman. The suit consists of a jacket and skirt, blouse, and scarf. The jacket is of horizontally ribbed teal silk, banded on the bias, has a rounded neckline, is long sleeved, and has princess seaming for a tailored fit. The sleeves have soft pleating at the shoulders, and there are 3 circular gold buttons set with rhinestones at each cuff. There is a center front closure with 4 large buttons matching the style of sleeve buttons and one hidden snap at top. The buttonholes are hidden in the seam of the opening. The jacket is lined in black silk. The jacket has designer's label sewn inside at back of neck: "Richard Brooks". The matching skirt is of the same silk Ottoman, below-knee length, with soft pleats at front and darts at back from waistband down 5 1/2". Small slit at center back from hem upwards. The sides are cut on straight vertical stripe. The waistband has hook and two eyes, and there is a center back zipper closure. The skirt is lined in teal silk. There are no labels in the skirt. The blouse is of a thin teal green and metallic gold jacquard, woven with an ornate all-over paisley pattern. There is a banded collar and slight pleating/gathering on front at yoke, and at top of the long sleeves. Center back zipper closure extends from collar almost to hem, and has two hook-and-eyes at collar. The blouse has attached shoulder pads. There is no label in the blouse. An accompanying scarf is of iridescent teal silk chiffon, edged with the same jacquard materials the blouse is made from. There is no label on the scarf.
Designed for Texas Governor Ann Richards.
The silk is from Abraham Fabric.</p>Evening Gown2010-12-20T11:16:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30270/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30270/"><img alt="Evening Gown" title="Evening Gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30270/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of black velvet and fuchsia satin. The dress has an empire-length bodice of black velvet, with a scoop neckline and long fitted sleeves which have hidden zipper closures. The Empire waistline is accented with a horizontal band of fuchsia satin with bow at center front. Extending down from the waistband is the full fuchsia satin skirt. The full-length skirt has vertical inverted pleats edged with bands of black velvet that extend from the waistband to just below the hips. At center back is a zipper closure. The bodice is lined in black silk, and has a black grosgrain ribbon inner waistband which secures with hook-and-eyes. The skirt has an inner slip lining of fuchsia fabric with a wide fuchsia satin hem matching the skirt.
Designer label stitched into garment at right center-back, beside the zipper "Oscar de la Renta" with second label "Made in U.S.A." sewn below. Hand written on the designer label is notation "5638 F-92".</p>Sandals2012-11-05T12:51:51-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115020/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115020/"><img alt="Sandals" title="Sandals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc115020/small/"/></a></p><p>Sandals of silver leather. The shoes have an open, square toe, and wide strap which wraps around ankle and buckles around lower ankle with a large silver-tone buckle. 2 1/2" heel, 1" wide, 1 1/2" deep.
Label: "abstracts"</p>Festival ensemble2014-03-07T07:40:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277098/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277098/"><img alt="Festival ensemble" title="Festival ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc277098/small/"/></a></p><p>Festival ensemble from the Lisu, a Thai hill tribe.
a) Top. b) Pants of hand-woven cotton with rice paste indigo resist patterning, applique, and cross stitch. c) Pouch of woven bamboo stained a dark maroon. Flat oval top, oval body, tapering to ridge at bottom. Lid secured with loop and latch. Around body of bag is band of blue and red beads and small bells. Maroon feather "pendants" at either side which terminate in a bell. Black cord shoulder strap, with "bracelet" form fastened around strap, of maroon yarn with cowrie shells. Unlined. d) Headpiece. Flat top crown of wound bamboo with 6cm wide headband. Back of headpiece has a hanging 18cm panel of black woven hemp(?) fabric. Entire headpiece is elaborately trimmed in strung and hanging shells, beads, ribbons, and silver studs.</p>Dress2014-04-18T05:08:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283671/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283671/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283671/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black net with all over applique of strips of gold holographic foil and braided black netting. Calf length. Bodice top has a series of points. Three-quarter length sleeves of sheer black net. Skirt has five layers: appliqued over-skirt, three layers of black net and lining of light brown silk covered in black net. Center back zipper.
Designer's label at side seam: "Pierre Balmain / Paris"
Handwritten style number tag under designer's label: "172257"</p>Evening Gown2014-04-18T05:08:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283736/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283736/"><img alt="Evening Gown" title="Evening Gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283736/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of black chiffon with over-layer of black chiffon with periwinkle maritime prints of rope and shell.</p>Evening Dress2014-04-18T05:08:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283726/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283726/"><img alt="Evening Dress" title="Evening Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283726/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of gold and multicolored printed hounds tooth patern satin. The full-length gown is designed with a wide "bateau" neckline with almost off-the-shoulder short puffed sleeves, a long waist into which is gathered the full skirt. The gown has an all-over pattern of horizontal bands of hounds tooth in various colors and gold: purple, orange, green and yellow.</p>Wedding Dress2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286837/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286837/"><img alt="Wedding Dress" title="Wedding Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286837/small/"/></a></p><p>Wedding dress of hot pink net with shirred all-over appliques and rhinestones. Dress is a short sheath style with V-neck and long sleeves with full length train in back with pink satin bustle with pink silk flowers.
Has a matching headpiece with hot pink net veil, not photographed.</p>Skirt Suit2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286841/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286841/"><img alt="Skirt Suit" title="Skirt Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286841/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of brown wool.
A) Jacket, Lower-hip length, collarless, and with 3 button-and-loop closures at center-front. Long sleeves with slit and single button closure at wrists. Welt pockets at hips, and princess seams. Inner shoulder pads, and brown polyester lining.
B) Matching short skirt, with 1” waistband. Button tab and side zip closure. Waistband is lined with grosgrain ribbon, and the skirt is lined in brown polyester.
Designer's label: "Giorgio Armani / A Milano Borgonuovo 21"</p>Evening Gown2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286947/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286947/"><img alt="Evening Gown" title="Evening Gown" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286947/small/"/></a></p><p>Ballgown of olive/brown iridescent silk taffeta with all over Lesage embroidery of metallic thread, beads, small sequins, and green chenille yarn. Full length; round neck; long sleeves; center back zipper. Lined in copper colored organza.
Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris"
Style label under designer's label: "173666"
Accompanying gown, but not shown:
Stole of olive green silk; fringed ends.
Petticoat for dress. Under layers of very stiff olive netting. Inner support bodice of copper brown silk; extends below waist to knee to form underskirt. Back zipper.</p>Pantsuit2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286820/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286820/"><img alt="Pantsuit" title="Pantsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286820/small/"/></a></p><p>Pantsuit of black wool.
A) Jacket. Bolero-style cropped jacket has wide collar with soft edges and center front opening with no closure. Cut-away at front and with long sleeves, the jacket has inner shoulder pads and is fully lined in black silk satin.
B) Pants. Full-length, high-waisted, and with tapered legs, the pants have a satin waistband and inverted pleats at top of hips at front and back. Slit pockets at sides open along edge of a black satin stripe which runs length of leg at side. The pants have a side zipper and hook-and-eye closure.
Designer's label: "Yves Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche" "Made in / France" "Paris"</p>Shirt Dress2014-05-27T05:32:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286949/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286949/"><img alt="Shirt Dress" title="Shirt Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc286949/small/"/></a></p><p>Shirt dress of brown cotton. Knee-length, with v-neckline and shirt-style collar and lapels. Center front opening with square snaps. Two patch pockets at bust with box pleat at center of each; pockets extend to waist seam; elbow-length sleeves with 2” cuff, and inner shoulder pads; skirt with two patch pockets at each side with pleats as upper pockets; pockets extend to hem. Size 42
With matching belt of brown cotton backed with leather; covered rhombus buckle has one elongated angle; 34 ½” length.
Designer's label: "Thierry Mugler / Activ" "Made in Italy"</p>Sweater Suit2014-09-26T09:40:06-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402469/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402469/"><img alt="Sweater Suit" title="Sweater Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402469/small/"/></a></p><p>Sweater suit of black and white lambswool knit.</p>Evening Jacket2014-09-26T09:40:06-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402541/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402541/"><img alt="Evening Jacket" title="Evening Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc402541/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of black satin covered with velvet floral and embroidery appliques. Hip-length jacket flares from waist to hem. Standing portrait collar with sweetheart neckline. Long fitted sleeves with flared black satin cuffs. Center front opening with 5 non-functioning large circular black satin covered buttons and various hidden hooks and snaps. Complex inner structure. Jacket has inner boned bustier-like structure that zippers up front and has inner petersham belt below bust. Jacket "shell" is attached to this structure. All parts lined.</p>Ensemble Suit2014-12-04T14:16:50-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461810/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461810/"><img alt="Ensemble Suit" title="Ensemble Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461810/small/"/></a></p><p>Ensemble suit of jacket, skirt, and pants in Prince of Wales check plaid wool of gray with blue and yellow undertone.</p>Evening Dress2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc498993/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc498993/"><img alt="Evening Dress" title="Evening Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc498993/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of royal blue with gold and silver jacquard celestial sun and star motif. Slim, wrap style, with asymmetric left side opening and closure of six large snaps and two hook & eyes. Long sleeves with zipper closure at hem. Floor length. Lined in blue silk. With belt of black leather covered in same blue/gold jacquard, which also covers the oval buckle.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Scaasi / Boutique"
Labels at left side seam: Size: "6" Care: "Dry Clean / Only"
ILGWU label: "613889"
Style number(?) pinned to inside right center front of dress: "1078"
Stamped on back: "Scaasi 9118"; and with masking tape labeled "1078"</p>Ensemble2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc498994/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc498994/"><img alt="Ensemble" title="Ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc498994/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit ensemble of black wool with gold pinstripe.</p>Dress2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499007/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499007/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499007/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat dress of black wool with double satin stripe gabardine.</p>Riddler Jacket2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499021/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499021/"><img alt="Riddler Jacket" title="Riddler Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499021/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of black polyester satin printed with green "Riddler" question marks of various sizes. The hip-length jacket is single breasted with three oval gray metal (pewter?) "Batman" symbol buttons, and notched collar. Two front patch pockets. Long sleeves. Lined in green polyester satin with large black question mark on center back.</p>Jacket2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499048/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499048/"><img alt="Jacket" title="Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499048/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of black wavy, puckered, ribbed satin with notched collar and large, single button closure; long sleeves with single button closure at wrists; 2 faux slit pockets at hips; decorative attached belt at back of self-fabric; fully lined in black satin trimmed in black faille; fabric content: polyester, nylon, spandex, rayon.</p>Riddler Dress2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499057/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499057/"><img alt="Riddler Dress" title="Riddler Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499057/small/"/></a></p><p>Dress of black sueded polyester/lycra knit with green "Riddler" question marks printed in various sizes. The t-shirt style dress is knee length, with rounded neckline and short sleeves. Unlined.</p>Pants Suit2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499063/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499063/"><img alt="Pants Suit" title="Pants Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499063/small/"/></a></p><p>Pantsuit of dark green wool.</p>Pantsuit2015-02-05T21:59:29-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499068/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499068/"><img alt="Pantsuit" title="Pantsuit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc499068/small/"/></a></p><p>Pantsuit of wool gabardine in champagne with a hint of blush, fully lined in pale rose silk.</p>Evening Jacket2015-03-16T14:32:52-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501364/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501364/"><img alt="Evening Jacket" title="Evening Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501364/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening jacket of black net and gold embellishments. Collarless neckline has slight scalloped effect. Long sleeves and flared shape from waistline. Center front opening with zipper having a black tassel with 3 strands of covered globes. Constructed of layered netting with encased gold lame cut outs and leaf motifs of black lace, gold lace, beading, sequins and gold braid by Lesage.
Designer's label at left side seam near armhole: "Pierre Balmain / Paris"
Style number on back of designer's label: "172.377"</p>Coat2015-03-16T14:32:52-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501323/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501323/"><img alt="Coat" title="Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501323/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat in trench style of burgundy satin with burgundy dyed fox fur trim on shawl collar and cuffs. Full-length; center front opening. Vertical side welt pockets. Lined in black silk. With tie belt of burgundy satin, 1 1/2" wide; top-stitched.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Fourrure / Givenchy"</p>Suit - Jacket and Skirt2015-03-16T14:32:52-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501314/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501314/"><img alt="Suit - Jacket and Skirt" title="Suit - Jacket and Skirt" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501314/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of black and white wool tweed.</p>Beaded leather ensemble2015-09-02T11:34:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701375/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701375/"><img alt="Beaded leather ensemble" title="Beaded leather ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701375/small/"/></a></p><p>Suit of red suede in a beaded Native American Indian style feather motif.</p>Suit2015-09-02T11:34:03-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701499/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701499/"><img alt="Suit" title="Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc701499/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt ensemble of royal blue polyester, cut on bias, consisting of:
Jacket. Waisted jacket with 3/4 length sleeves, partly cut-away in front, fastened by 3 snaps, each covered with a plastic button, in graduated sizes (smallest at top). Asymmetrical collar; notched on left, shawl on right. Inset pocket on each side with curving top edge. Cuffs have "winged" turn-backs. Sleeves sewn to create edge along top of arm from cuffs to collar. Center back seamed same as sleeves. Lined in royal blue synthetic; shoulder pads.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Thierry Mugler / Paris / Made in France"
Size "42" tag at base of designer label.
Evidence of removed label.
Straight skirt of matching material with 2" waistband. Just below knee-length, with closure at back consisting of 3 large hooks and loops with studs at front and 8" zipper. Vented kick opening at center back seam. Unlined.
Designer's label at left back hip: "Thierry Mugler / Paris / Made in France"</p>Evening Dress2015-12-21T10:25:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795272/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795272/"><img alt="Evening Dress" title="Evening Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795272/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of black synthetic velvet. Full-length; straight silhouette. Standing collar. Dress is of asymmetrical design with a diagonal from right shoulder to left hip of black lace embellished with floral patterns of black sequins. Triangular inset at left side from waist to hem of black lace matching bodice. Long sleeves; left sleeve of lace has snap closure and right sleeve of velvet has zipper closure. Center back concealed zipper with two hooks & eyes at collar. Main body of dress is lined with black polyester; laced areas are lined with beige polyester with left sleeve lined in black synthetic organza. Shoulder pads.
Designer's label at right side of zipper: "Victor Costa"
Union label with designer label.</p>Evening Dress2015-12-21T10:25:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795284/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795284/"><img alt="Evening Dress" title="Evening Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795284/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of silver and gold lamé and lace. Full length. Off-the-shoulder, strapless bodice of silver and gold lace in a floral pattern with elbow length fitted sleeves. Fitted bodice is constructed in layers of white net, black net, and silver lace with gold cord applique. Sarong style tubular skirt of gold and silver crinkle lamé. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Black chiffon lining in skirt; bodice is boned and lined in gray synthetic.
Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2174 / Date Fall I '92 / Operator"</p>Coat2015-12-21T10:25:28-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795270/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795270/"><img alt="Coat" title="Coat" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795270/small/"/></a></p><p>Coat of green and black wool boucle with gold Lurex trim. Long sleeves; 3/4 length. Side seam pockets. Rounded notched collar. Center front opening with 5 circular metal buttons and braided button loops. Unlined.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd Oldham"</p>Evening dress2016-07-11T16:54:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853168/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853168/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853168/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of black polyester knit. Full length with long split at center front seam; narrow silhouette. Halter style bodice of floral black lace embellished with black sequins and beads over white satin. Black knit gathers around waist with off-white satin bow at center front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes. Bodice lined in white acetate and skirt has slip of black acetate.
Designer's label at back left shoulder: "Victor Costa"
Union label beneath designer label.
Care label at right side seam.</p>Evening dress2016-07-11T16:54:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853170/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853170/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853170/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of gold metallic solstiss lace in floral motif and embellished with bronze and graphite gray bugle beads. Wide Norwegian fox fur trim on sleeve cuffs and around hem. Narrow band stand up collar of lace at neckline with long fitted sleeves. Center back zipper closure with two hook & eyes on collar. Under dress of beige silk nylon; yoke and sleeves lined in black crepoline.
Designer's label to right of zipper: "Costa Couture"
"Crafted with Pride in U.S.A." label and content/care/size tag beneath designer label.</p>Dress2016-07-11T16:54:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853172/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853172/"><img alt="Dress" title="Dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853172/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress of fuchsia silk satin with bow embellishments on short, off-shoulder sleeves. Sleeves are bell-shaped and have cartridge pleats at upper portion. Strapless bodice is fitted; princess seams. Skirt is gathered at drop waist at hips and around back; falls just below knees. Center-back zipper closure with hook and eye. Fully lined in fuchsia synthetic with attached net underskirt.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa"
Union label at bottom of designer's label: "Crafted with Pride / in U.S.A."
Fabric/care/size label at inside left seam.</p>Skirt suit2016-07-11T16:54:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853200/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853200/"><img alt="Skirt suit" title="Skirt suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853200/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of floral brocade fabric. Fabric has light tan ground with trellis window pane design of brocaded green vines with pink flowers. Within the squares of the trellis are brocaded sprays of flowers.</p>Evening suit2016-07-11T16:54:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853264/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853264/"><img alt="Evening suit" title="Evening suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853264/small/"/></a></p><p>Black and red evening suit.
A) Jacket of acetate/cotton/viscose blend in bands of black faille and black and red brocade in floral pattern. Hip length; fitted with princess seams and long, fitted sleeves. Square cut collarless neckline. Center front closure of six round buttons covered in black cord. Lined in black synthetic; shoulder pads.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 2801 F / Date Fall I 94 / Operator"
Fiber content tag at left side seam.
B) Skirt. Fitted at hips and flared below; knee length. Constructed of three layers of polyester: top layer black chiffon, middle layer red chiffon, and bottom layer red acetate. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye.</p>Jacket2016-07-11T16:54:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853253/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853253/"><img alt="Jacket" title="Jacket" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc853253/small/"/></a></p><p>Jacket of chocolate colored cotton/silk blend satin.</p>Mao dress2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634183/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634183/"><img alt="Mao dress" title="Mao dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634183/small/"/></a></p><p>T-shirt style maxi dress of "Chairman Mao" print nylon knit. Rounded, bound neckline; short sleeves; unfinished hems. Pull-over style; lined in black nylon.</p>Print ensemble2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634213/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634213/"><img alt="Print ensemble" title="Print ensemble" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634213/small/"/></a></p><p>Jeans ensemble in jewel tone print with clown inspired motif.</p>"Tuft" vest2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634338/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634338/"><img alt=""Tuft" vest" title=""Tuft" vest" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634338/small/"/></a></p><p>Vest of olive green silk in brown and cream palm frond pattern with black rhinestone centers. Center front closure of four gold tone buttons with large black rhinestone centers; barred buttonholes. Side patch pockets of matching fabric and rhinestones. Tie half belt at center back. Lined in matching fabric.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd / Oldham"
Original paper retailer's sales tag: "Stanley Korshak"
Size, content and care tags at left front seam near hem.</p>Skirt Suit2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634087/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634087/"><img alt="Skirt Suit" title="Skirt Suit" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634087/small/"/></a></p><p>Skirt suit of red linen weave rayon.</p>Silk blouse2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634335/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634335/"><img alt="Silk blouse" title="Silk blouse" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634335/small/"/></a></p><p>Blouse of beige silk with vibrant print of green cactus with yellow flowers, fuchsia/maroon fruit and leaves, and large sombreros in yellow, green, and fuchsia/maroon. Short sleeves. Center front opening with 5 circular simulated mother of pearl shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined.
Designer's label at center back neckline: "Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham"
Content/care/size label at left side seam near hem.</p>Evening dress2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634084/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634084/"><img alt="Evening dress" title="Evening dress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634084/small/"/></a></p><p>Evening dress in off the shoulder style with long sleeves.</p>Pumps2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634344/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634344/"><img alt="Pumps" title="Pumps" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634344/small/"/></a></p><p>D’Orsay style pump of red leather with tan ankle strap and border on open toe and vamp; 3.5” stacked heel. Tortoise shell buckle.
Label: "Prada"</p>Shoes2020-04-15T14:36:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634187/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634187/"><img alt="Shoes" title="Shoes" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1634187/small/"/></a></p><p>Pumps of black leather with cap toes, trimmed on vamp with silver metal “horse bit” hardware. Covered, block heel, 2.5” high; squared toe.
Label: "Gucci"</p>