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Dress with floral fabric
a) Cocktail dress of black polyester-silk blend brocade with large-scale white floral motif with large flat green leaves on a black ground (with the motif focused on the neckline, sleeves, and bottom half of the skirt); jewel neckline, short set-in sleeves, bodice constructed of six panels, natural waistline, skirt with large inverted box pleats that align with the panels in the bodice, skirt hemline reinforced with crinoline, pockets at side seams of skirt, center back zipper, lined in silk, Hong Kong seams. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, 12, R19 b) Stole of lightweight cotton gauze dyed with identical floral motif
Dress
Dress constructed of multi-fabric panels in floral motifs on black backgrounds. Midi length. Asymmetric neckline trimmed in black satin ribbon, five black velvet covered buttons and black satin ribbon bow. Long sleeves have burgundy satin ribbon hem; trimmed with five matching black velvet covered buttons over hidden snap closure with double row of snaps on black grosgrain. Shirred shoulders. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Marc Jacobs.
Bias-cut silk ensemble
a) Blouse of light pink silk charmeuse, gentle v neckline, sleeveless, center front seam, two oversized bows of self on left shoulder and one oversized tie of self on the right shoulder, hip length, unlined, center back invisible zipper. Label: Oscar de la Renta, P16, 6. b) Skirt of reverse (dull) side of silk charmeuse, gore construction, draped on the bias, narrow waistband, full length, unlined. c) Narrow belt of light pink silk faille, belt buckle of oversized teardrop, round, and marquis-shaped faceted stones in champagne or off white and light pink creating symmetrical layout around a large light orange stone, silver-toned metal. d) Clip-on earrings of faceted stones on champagne or off-white, light pink, and light orange mounted in gold-toned metal. e) Tank top or shell of light pink silk charmeuse, dull or reverse side visible, unlined, with round neckline on one side and shallow v-neckline on reverse. f) Wide belt or sash of self with angled ends, no markings.
Coat
Structured coat of bright neon pink or coral wool, oversized bow of self at side neckline, center front buttons, kimono sleeves, knee-length, fully lined in silk.
Tweed ensemble
a) Cropped jacket of black and white textured tweed with braided trim at neckline and center front opening and black and white beaded fringe at hem and cuffs, narrow band collar, center front opening, bracelet-length set-in sleeves, lined. Label: Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2015, 12. b) A-line dress of black and white textured tweed, high round neckline, sleeveless, natural waistline, center front wide inverted box pleat, knee-length, center back invisible zipper, lined. c) Belt of black and white textured tweed with oval-shaped buckle.
Floral dress
Dress of red and metallic gray wool/silk blend brocade in floral (poppy?) motif. Street length. Sleeveless; sweetheart neckline. Princess seams. Pleats at natural waist. Center back zipper closure; lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label: "Carolina Herrera / New York"
"Tulip Print" evening dress
Evening dress of red/orange, yellow, brown, blue, and green multicolor "Tulip Print" silk/cotton blend. Strapless, empire waist, with large "Lyla Bow" at back; floor length with slit at center back from knee height to bottom of dress. Label: MILLY, Made in U.S.A. with fabric made in Italy
Victor Costa
Short documentary on fashion designer Victor Costa. Created on the occasion of Mr. Costa receiving the Legend's Award of the University of Houston's College of Technology in November 2015, the video includes archival still and motion images, interviews with Victor Costa, Robert Sakowitz, Roz Pactor, and Jerry Ann Woodfin Costa. Discusses his early life in Houston, education, and work as a fashion designer. Footage includes early interviews and fashion shows.
Dess ensemble
Dress ensemble of black and white cotton-silk blend faille with oversized rose or floral pattern created through ikat or warp-dyed thread technique. A) Dress of black cotton-silk blend with white floral or rose ikat pattern, sleeveless, round neckline, natural waist, a-line skirt, center back zipper and hook-and-eye closure, fully lined in black silk. Label: Oscar de la Renta, P14, 10, Made in Italy B) Jacket of white cotton-silk blend with black rose or floral ikat pattern, jewel neckline, center front opening with oversize black round flower buttons over hidden snaps covered in black silk, three-quarter length sleeves, fully lined in black silk. Label: Oscar de la Renta, P14, 10, Made in Italy
Ball gown
Ball gown of delicate machine-made netting lace. Round neckline accented with floral lace, 3/4 length set-in sleeves fitted bodice, natural waist, full skirt with tiers of netting with black floral lace applique, v-neckline at the center back, center back closure, belt of wide back satin ribbon at waistline, lined in light brown with bustier-style bodice. Label: Oscar de la Renta, 12, R14, Made in USA
Draped floral dress
a) Day dress of silk faille with yellow, green, and white painterly floral pattern, wide round neckline, sleeveless, modified princess seams creating draped effect diagonally across bodice, natural waistline with darks throughout skirt into waistline, center back invisible zipper, a-line knee-length skirt, fully lined in silk. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, S14, 10. b) Narrow belt of self with self-covered rectangular buckle
Floral ikat dress
Cocktail dress of white silk faille with small black polka dot and multicolored floral ikat pattern (in red, pink, yellow, greens, and purple). Bodice with bateau neckline, sleeveless, (taken in slightly at underarms,) shallow vertical darts from horizontal band from empire to natural waist, low rounded scoop back, invisible zipper; a-line knee-length skirt, pockets at side seams, wide band of crinoline at hem of skirt; lined, Hong Kong seams. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, S14, 10.
Brocade coat
Coat of white silk/polyester blend with brown and black leopard print in gradient with center motifs more sparse and revealing white ground, swing silhouette and mid-thigh length, revers collar accented with large black button, center front hidden button placket marked with black top stitching, long set-in two-piece sleeve with cuff detail, vent at center back, fully lined in black silk. Label: Marc Jacobs
Brocade skirt
Skirt of white silk/polyester blend with brown and black leopard print in a gradient from dense and dark to more sparse and whiter from left to right, straight silhouette, narrow waistband, center back zipper and hook-and-eye closure, fully lined in black silk. Label: Marc Jacobs, 6.
Skirt and sweater ensemble
Skirt ensemble A: Sweater of white cashmere/silk blend with yellow appliqué ribbon flowers and sparse yellow sequins creating an implied v-neckline. Jewel neckline, three-quarter length set-in sleeves, notch in neckline at center front with hook and eye closures, unlined. Label: Oscar de la Renta, S13, M, Made in Italy. B: Skirt of yellow wool/silk blend with attached belt. A-line silhouette, midi length, falling at natural waist with wide waistband accented with attached tie belt of self, angled welt pockets at hip, center back zipper, rows of stitching at waistline and bottom hem, fully lined. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, S13, S, Made in Italy.
From Scoular Hall to Welch Street Complex I
A short video combining still and motion footage documenting the move of the Texas Fashion Collection from Scoular Hall to the Welch Street Complex I. The video includes footage of the new site being cleared after demolition of the Church of Christ, construction of the Texas Fashion Collection section of the new facility, the arrival and placement of the modular sections, and general preparation of the new facility. Activities include inventory work, packing materials and preparing racks of garments for the move, of wrapped racks being loaded on and unloaded from trucks, and items being unloaded in the new facility. Still footage of packed areas of Scoular and new classrooms in Welch Street I are also included.
RAG Ladies visit the Texas Fashion Collection, November 21, 2013
Video of 5 members of the RAG Ladies (Retired Apparel Group) visiting the Texas Fashion Collection on November 21, 2013 at the new facility at 405 S. Welch St., Denton, Texas, on the campus of the University of North Texas. The ladies were interviewed by Myra Walker, Curator of the TFC, about their lives in the world of fashion and the apparel industry, and their roles in bring the Dallas Museum of Fashion to UNT. The ladies interviewed were: Jacque Prager, Frances Maloney, Nan Alexander, Naomie Rudelson, and Mary Beth Hoeffner.
Texas Fashion Collection move, August 2013
A short video combining still and motion footage documenting the move of the Texas Fashion Collection from Scoular Hall to the Welch Street Complex I. Video includes TFC staff, volunteers, and the professional movers. Activities include inventory work, packing materials and preparing racks of garments for the move, of wrapped racks being loaded on and unloaded from trucks, and items being unloaded in the new facility.
Two-piece dress ensemble
Skirt ensemble of orange, red, green, and blue floral print silk/viscose with white polyester/elastane lining. A: Top with surplice bodice construction, sheer flutter sleeves of self, lined draped bodice creating v-neckline, sleeves continuing to back to form ruffle along wide v-shaped neckline. Label: Alice + Olivia, 10, Made in China B: Skirt of self with flowing a-line silhouette, midi or afternoon length, wide waistband with tie belt of self, fully lined in white, center back zipper with hook and eye closure. Label: Alice + Olivia, 10, Made in China
Velvet and silk ensemble
A) Cropped top of purple viscose/silk blend crushed velvet. Fitted; sleeveless; halter top inspired bustline. Deep U-shaped neckline is trimmed with large applied roses of matching material. Center back zipper closure; lined in black synthetic. Size 38/6. Original sales tags attached. B) Pants of purple silk satin. Tapered leg; fly zipper closure with hook & bar and button on 1" waistband. Vertical double welt pockets at front sides. Unlined. Size 36/4. Original sales tags attached.
Lace-up leather coat
Jacket of brown leather with brown silk lining, inspired by bomber-style or workwear aesthetic. Shallow yoke and revers collar and cuff and hem trim of dark brown suede, long set in sleeves with slight volume at armscye, center front opening with oversized lace-up detail with silver-tone metal grommets and dark brown ribbon reinforced in center front plackets, rounded square patch pockets at chest and hips with suede flaps and box pleat detail at centers, vertical dart at waist, fully lined. Label: Oscar de la Renta, R 11, 8, Made in USA
Knit top
Tank top or shell of dark brown wool knit, knit to shape, round scoop neckline, sleeveless, straight cut, unlined. Label: Lafayette 148 New York, Small, Made in China
Turtleneck top
Turtle-neck top of gold lamé with 13 1/2" turtle-neck. Ribbed cuffs and hem. Long sleeves. Designer label: Ralph Lauren / Collection
Floral crochet cardigan
Cropped cardigan or bolero jacket of off-white or ecru unbleached cotton made of openwork lace with needlelace and tatting circular floral motifs Label: Oscar de la Renta, S07, 6
Cocktail ensemble
Dress of ivory open-weave wool/cashmere knit with crisscrossed bands of roped metallic thread and seed beads in shades of blues and black. Trimmed with random strands of blue/green metallic threads. Long asymmetric sleeves with deep armhole; scoop neckline. Knee-length. Lined in off-white, fine wool jersey. No label in dress. Sandals of royal blue peau de soie accented with striped bands of black satin. Open-toe; 4 ½” spike heel and ankle straps with blue ribbon bow at back.
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of blue silk taffeta with faint floral watered-silk print; floral brocade print. Round neckline; 24 non-working tiny buttons from center front neckline to waist. Puffed cap sleeves have four tucks into one tiny button just under shoulder. Neckline princess seams to seam around hips; front princess seams have inverted pleats at waist; seams in front and back from armhole to hips 1 1/2" apart into seams at hips. Skirt is below the knee in front; slight train in back. Center back zipper; 3" wide crinoline encased around hem; black lining. Designer's label at center back: "Oscar de la Renta"
Caftan
"Fairies in Flight" caftan-style dress of green silk and multiple bands of trim. Front yoke is peacock feather print. Main back triangular panel is collage of appliqué in flora and fauna with fairies in flight and bluebirds. Designer's label at bottom point of exterior back panel: "Amy Zerner"
"Courage" Jacket
"Courage" Jacket of red silk and black doupionni silk with multiple bands of trim. Long sleeves with cutwork circles and 3" cuffs; 3/4 length. Main back pane with abstract flora and fauna with tiger appliqué and beading and attached hummingbird charm. Large patch pockets. Lined in iridescent red fabric. Designer's label at center back: "Amy Zerner"
Dress
"Peacock Priestess" caftan dress of turquoise blue net over turquoise blue and green satin with appliqué and real peacock feathers. Back with appliqué medallions.
Evening dress
Evening dress of blue silk chiffon, in classical style. Asymmetrical, with one shoulder from which fabric gathers and radiates outward to the bodice. Full length, with 6" wide satin sash ties at waist. Designer's label at center back: Michael / Faircloth Client label attached to designer's label: Anne / Fay
Wedding dress
Wedding dress of bias-cut, double-faced washed ivory silk satin with raw edges. Inverted pleats at midriff. Sleeveless with self-covered buttons across reverse seam on shoulders. Below-knee length (cut at reception). Center back zipper closure hidden by reverse seam and self-covered buttons matching shoulders. Unlined. Designer label: Sartel B) Cropped riding style jacket of black cotton taffeta. Long sleeves; notched lapel. Trimmed with diagonal placket and self-covered buttons at sides. Inside breast pocket is made from detailed section of suspenders left to bride by her grandfather, Stanley Marcus. Lined in black cotton: padded shoulders. Designer label: Sartel Size and content/care tag at left side seam. C) Garment bag for dress in brown fabric on zipper side and black synthetic fabric on opposite side with "Massimo Bizzocchi" stamp.
Evening dress
Evening dress of black velvet and beads and blue silk. Black velvet bodice has wide neckline. Full length blue silk skirt flares from the waist; waistline has heavy black beads that extend 1" above the waist and 3" below. Waistline darts; Long sleeves. Center back invisible zipper; black lining on bodice; blue lining on skirt.
"Empowerment" Jacket
"Empowerment" Jacket of dyed blue, purple and gray silk with multiple bands of trim on front. Long sleeves with 3" cuffs; 3/4 length. Patch pockets of fabric and trim matching sleeve cuffs. Main back panel of collage of multi-printed cottons with female figure and crescent moon. Lined in blue and black houndstooth silk jacquard with abstract paisley accents. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Amy Zerner"
"Goddess of Knowledge" Jacket
"Goddess of Knowledge" Jacket of blue and black windowpane silk with appliqué bands of trim. Main back panel with multicolored landscape with stars and female figure in Egyptian-inspired costume, flora and fauna. Long sleeves; 3/4 length. Two large doupionni patch pockets. Center front opening with no closure. Lined in blue green iridescent fabric. Designer's label at exterior back neckline: "Amy Zerner"
Infinite Spirit
"Infinite Spirit" robe/dress of embroidered light green silk with light green sequins and beads on front. Main back panel with appliqué collage of flora and fauna motifs, including stag and winged female figure.
"Mystery School" Robe
"Mystery School" robe of patchwork black, white and gray silk with multiple trims and sequin appliqué on front. Full length. Main back panel collage appliqué in black and white printed and textured cottons includes a small tiger, leopard and large gray tabby cat.
"Peacock Dream" jacket
"Peacock Dream" jacket of dyed green denim with multiple bands of trim in jean jacket style. Main back panel collage appliqué of multicolored fabrics with two goddess figures and a blue peacock. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Amy Zerner"
"Sacred Space I" Jacket
"Sacred Space I" jacket of black denim with multiple bands of trim in jean jacket style. Main back panel appliqué collage of printed and woven cottons in a floral and fauna motif with red cardinal and a fairy. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Amy Zerner"
Wrap blouse
Wrap blouse styled as a classic white button-up shirt, made of white cotton-spandex blend, pointed collar, wrap or surplice construction with hook and eye and neckline to create a wide convex curve across the torso, three-quarter length set in sleeves, unlined. Label: Stephanie B. and fabric care/content.
Evening dress
A) Evening dress of red silk brocade with floral motif. Brown fur cuffs on ¾ sleeves. Wide neckline with a V-neckline; full length. Full skirt gathers into waistline seam; front waistline darts; slight trained lining. Center back invisible zipper. B) Contour belt of self fabric. Leather backing. Oval-shaped buckle of clear and brown heavy glass.
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2232
Vogue American Designer Pattern #2232 by Geoffrey Been to make a loose-fitting a-line jacket with front extending to side back to create a draped silhouette, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Floral hat
Hat of fine white Abaca Sinamay. Styled as a modified breton with upturned brim, the 4" high crown is gently rounded with a wide, twisted hatband of the same material. 17" across, the wide, circular brim extends out and curves out and up and is faced with artificial flowers in red, white, blue, and yellow silk. The crown is unlined with a headband of white grosgrain ribbon. Designer's label: "Ian / D" with small red rhinestone attached at upper right corner
Caftan
"Untitled" Caftan style dress of navy and white silk in floral motif of repeated blocks giving a trellis effect. Long, raglan style sleeves. Full length. Convertible collar. Center front opening with 3 navy, circular buttons and four loops.
Dress ensemble
Ensemble of pale blue silk faille. a) Dress in sheath style. Rounded, shallow neckline; sleeveless; princess seaming; knee-length. Center back zipper with eye-and-hook closure at top. Pale blue silk lining; 3 inch hem line. Designer's label at left of zipper: Bill Blass / Made in U.S.A / of Imported Fabric Three care labels at inside left waist. Size label at inside left waist: "8" b) Coat has open front with high, round neckline and wrist length tapered sleeves. Knee-length; flaring to hem. Slit pockets at waist; lined in ecru silk. Designer's label at back neckline: Bill Blass
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #7031
The Vogue Woman Pattern #7031 to make a hip-length tunic with notched collar and turn-back sleeves with loose fit, skirt with asymmetric front closure, and tapered pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening dress
Evening gown of dark purple/wine crushed velvet with large purple/wine dyed fur collar. Bias cut; floor length; center back slit. Sleeveless; low back. Side invisible zipper. Silk crepe lining. Designer Label: Vera Wang
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2232
Vogue American Designer Pattern #2232 by Geoffrey Been to make a loose-fitting a-line jacket with front extending to side back to create a draped silhouette, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Evening dress
A) Evening gown of black stretch netting covered with sequins in a lattice design; spaghetti straps; form fitting; lined with light tan stretch netting; triangle top bodice; center back invisible zipper; Designer Label: Vera Wang B) black net wrap with black covered buttons sewn on. Bodice with three internal "stays" to hook to bra.
Evening dress
Evening dress in mermaid style of black crepe chiffon. Strapless neckline peaks slightly at right and is accented with beading around right arm and across chest and neck. Beading is joined at right shoulder to large eye-shaped gold brooch with jewel tone crystals. Sheath style body of dress flairs at knees to form wide tulip shaped skirt. Center back zipper closure. Boned bodice; lined in black silk. Designer label: Todd Oldham
"Scarecrow" dress
"Scarecrow Dress" maxi dress with skirt constructed of multicolored torn chiffon swatches and bodice of black silk with multicolored scribble-stitch embroidery. Skirt is straight with deep center back vent. Bodice is strapless in modified crumb catcher style with peaked sides. Center back zipper closure; lined in black silk. Designer label: Todd Oldham
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