First lady Kathleen Sandoval's inaugural dress a Reno original

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada first lady Kathleen's Sandoval's gown for the inaugural ball was a Reno original.

The Victorian-inspired dress was designed by University of Nevada, Reno professor Virginia Vogel, who teaches fashion history and style.

Five UNR students helped with the dress and did most of the intricate beading.

The dress has a straight bronze skirt with an emerald green overlay. It has two bodices - one chiffon and one beaded lace - and two jackets.

Sandoval wore different versions of the dress to inaugural celebrations in Las Vegas and Reno.

She says she'll donate it to the Nevada State Museum's collection.

Curator Jan Loverine says the dress reflect's Sandoval independence. She says Sandoval is the third first lady to wear a Nevada designer's dress.