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At-home ensemble

Description: Evening hostess/leisure ensemble. A) Evening over-gown of pale tan crepe chiffon. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. Vertical seaming with wide, 13-1/2" gathered ruffle at hem. B) One-piece pajamas in tan douppioni silk. Narrow shoulder straps of chiffon matching over-gown with snaps at left front. Fitted, empire waist. Left side zipper with hook & eye. Bodice lined in light gold organza; legs unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Eisa" Handwritten label at inside hemlin… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Coat

Description: Day coat of black wool with black belt. a) Coat with 4" wide collar, double-breasted with 10 plastic buttons, silk lined; below knee-length. b) Belt of leather 75" wide.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Derby Hat

Description: Derby style hat of navy blue velour. High, domed 4" deep crown with narrow upward curved brim. Unlined with blue grosgrain ribbon inner headband.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dinner ensemble

Description: Dinner-at-home evening pants suit. Light blue and brown plaid of Siamese silk with gold thread. a) Knee-length overdress. Lined in bright fuchsia silk taffeta. Round neck, short sleeves. 4 self-covered buttons with welt buttonholes down bodice center front. Single welt pockets at sides. b) Pants of light blue silk with a little bow of self at inside of each ankle. Grosgrain stay at waistband. Left side zipper. c) Self belt of Siamese silk. Rectangular shape, 1 inch wide.
Date: 1965/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: A) Evening gown of bright blue silk gazar; sleeveless, fitted bodice with high rounded neckline in front and DEEP squared backless to waistband scoop. Full-length skirt with slight A-line. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Style number behind Designer's label: "[?]5228" "Made in France" tag attached to lower edge of Designer's Label. Retailer's label: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus" B) Matching blue feather boa.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Two-piece black wool crepe dress. a) Blouse of black wool crepe with dolman shaped sleeves. No shoulder seams; top cut in one bias piece. Bateau neckline. Gussets at right and left waist sides extending over hips. Unlined. b) Knee-length straight skirt in same, slightly eased into piped waist-band. Metal zipper at left side with large hook & eye. Lined in black silk.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Two-piece dress of bright pink summer silk with tiny white carnation print. a) Bias cut; sleeveless overblouse with pleats at shoulder that extend down back. Lined in cream colored crepe. Three weights at neckline. b) Knee-length tubular skirt with narrow waistband. Left side zipper with hook & eye on waistband. Lined in cream colored silk.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Two piece suit of black and white alpaca wool tweed. (a) Semi-fitted jacket of black alpaca wool tweed. Jewel neckline. 3/4 length, two piece, set in sleeves. Lapped center front opening with two large ball buttons with jet beads and bound buttonholes supplemented by one hook and eye closure below buttons. Fronts have fish-eye darts and vents at hem slightly set toward the front from the sides. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label stitched inside at back neck: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue … more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of linen blend with green and fuchsia print of trees and flowers. (a) Dress has collarless V-neck; sleeveless; diagonal front snap closure; street length. Lined in emerald green silk. Designer's label: "EISA" (b) Box jacket of same has notched collar and narrow lapels; 3/4 length sleeves. Drawstring-look hem with tie belt of same fabric. Lined in emerald green silk. Designer's label: "EISA"
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: a) Cocktail dress of dark green jacquard silk with black field in a pebble motif. Fitted bodice is sleeveless with slight scoop neckline. Gathered, A-line skirt with inseam pockets. Knee-length. Skirt lined in black silk and bodice partially lined at neck with black organza. Left shoulder separates with 5 snaps. Centered, left side zipper with strapped hook & eye. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "EISA" b) Coat of self fabric has sewn down, drawstring neckline. Three-quarter length ra… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Toque of brown sable fur. Black grosgrain headband; comb for securing hat to head. Lined in black mesh.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Very fine yellow straw calot crown. Breton hat with rolled upwards brim; Silk chiffon scarf encircles hatband, knotted at center back and cascades down back.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Hat

Description: Medium and dark blue-green designer handkerchief print with muted yellow-green border covering white calot hat. Ties under chin. 20 cm front to back without tie x 17 cm side to side x 14 cm at highest point.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Knit scarf

Description: Scarf of bright pink cotton knit. Trimmed with square pocket with white plastic button with double "B" logo on one end. Measures 8 1/2'' x 82 1/2'' Designer label: Balenciaga/ Paris Content/care label: 100% Pure Cotton/ (care instruction symbols) / Made in Italy
Date: 1965/1968
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Lace dress

Description: Dress of champagne colored chantilly lace; short sleeves; drop waist with gathered, full, knee-length skirt; babydoll style.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Playsuit

Description: Skort set of two piece black and white cotton; checked gingham. a) Blouse with turned down collar, sleeveless. Single breasted with 3 self-covered buttons. Bias piped buttonholes and hidden snaps. Designer's Label at right side seam: "EISA". b) Shorts gathered to 1/2" bias waistband. Folded at hemline and back to waistband. Hook and eyes on waistband with five snaps at center-front opening. Black 2" wide grosgrain sash sewn to center back waistband to tie in front.
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Raincoat

Description: Raincoat of brown fabric with buttoned low-slung back belt. Stand up collar. Buttoned epaulets with long sleeves. Single-breasted with 8 hidden button closures. Two front side pockets. Lined in brown silk. Designer's Label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris"
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt ensemble

Description: Two-piece suit of fuchsia linen. (a) Jacket: Long princess line of fuchsia linen. Jewel neckline with spread collar which does not meet at center front. Full length. Set in two piece sleeves. Lapped center front opening with five round plastic fuchsia buttons and bound buttonholes supplemented by one hook and eye closure at the waist. On seam pockets at front princess seams lined in ivory silk. Back has low-slung belt in three parts; center section buttons on two side pieces which sew into side… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Black alpaca wool two piece suit. a) Jacket has turn-down collar and lapel. Single-breasted with 3 buttons in passementerie. Two piped buttonholes, lower button sewn on right front side over hook & eye closure. 3/4 sleeves. Jacket extends to just below waistline. Lined in black silk. Designer's label removed. b) Knee-length flared skirt of black alpaca wool. Slightly gathered to 1 1/4" wide black taffeta waistband (with 5 hidden stays). Two angled welt pockets on either side of skirt front. … more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: White brocade two-piece cocktail suit. a) Semi-fitted jacket of white silk brocade. Jewel neckline with clear and green beads in teardrop and leaf shapes, paillettes, and rhinestones set on a 1-1/2" strip of lime green tulle going around neck and down center front. 3/4 length sleeves are cut in one with jacket fronts and are supplemented by one triangular shaped gusset under the arm. Interior padded shoulders. Lapped center front opening with nine hook&eye closures alternating with eight snap c… more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Skirt suit

Description: Two-piece suit with brown silk blouse and leather belt of brown, cream, gray, and green vertical stripe wool tweed. (a) Semi-fitted vertical striped wool jacket. Jewel neckline. Full-length, two piece set-in sleeves with sewn in shoulder pads. Lapped center front opening with four round, wooden buttons and bound buttonholes. Fully lined in cream silk. Two brown thread cord belt loops at left and right seams. Designer's Label stitched inside at back neck: "EISA" Handwritten tag at bottom right … more
Date: 1965
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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