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Sequin jumpsuit
Jumpsuit of multicolored, hand embroidered sequins in trompe l'oeil textile appearing as crocheted wool yarn squares. Sequin work accomplished through sequin sequencing, which is accomplished partially through digital technology. Long, flared sleeves; bell bottom pant legs. Rounded neckline. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Ashish
Evening dress
Evening dress of teal polyester/spandex blend jersey knit. Column style with center front gather and wrapped draping. Empire waist; sweetheart bodice gathers at center; left side shoulder strap. Center back zipper closure; boned bodice; unlined. With original TJ Maxx retailer tag attached.
Dress
Sheer ivory silk asymmetrical tank dress in bias cut slip dress style with V-neck and self-fabric spaghetti straps. Front is mid-thigh length, back is train length split into tails with side openings to access pockets underneath. Dress is constructed of pieced ivory fabrics including silk crepe, silk georgette, silk habotai and lace; georgette hem is left raw. Designer's label: "Haider Ackermann"
Fur wrap
Modrone wrap neck top made of grey raccoon fur with a blue tint. Boatneck rollover neckline, sleeveless straight boxy cut lined with black knit fabric. Designer's label: "Haider Ackermann"
Sculptural skirt
Skirt of black wool/nylon blend and black polyester; ankle-length. Attached, knee-length underskirt lining of black cupro. Top portion of skirt is straight skirt style with darts; at about hip-length the skirt is black net that folds under at the hem to create a bubble skirt. Left side zipper with button and loop closure at top.
Cotton blouse
Top of black cotton. V neckline in front with ruched keyhole at base in rounded yoke sweeps across the top of both sleeves on front and back. At base of yoke on center back there is a circul ruched keyhole that ties at the top; the back is open from the top of this hole to hook-and-eye closure at center of rounded back neckline. Portion beneath yoke on both sides is thin ribbed knit. No lining.
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
Black cocktail dressBa
A: Dress of black viscose, cotton, and silk blend cloque with crinkled embossing. Silhouette has capped sleeves and a dropped waistline followed with a full gathered skirt. Princess seams construct the garment at the center front seam and center back seam with an invisible zipper attached. Label: Balenciaga Edition B: Belt of black cloque.
Evening dress
Evening/wedding(?) dress of ivory matelassé. Strapless, fitted, dropped waist, floor length full skirt. Corset built into top. Center back zipper; lined in ivory. Designer's label: "Alexander McQueen / Made in Italy"
Embossed leather suit
Skirt suit of embossed brown leather in snakeskin pattern with varying size scale texture running vertically throughout garment. A: Jacket of leather, wide revers collar creating effect of sloped shoulders, set-in bracelet-length sleeves, center front hidden button placket, angled single welt pockets at hips (reminiscent of the Bar Suit), fully lined. Label: Christian Dior Paris, Made in Italy B: Straight or pencil skirt of leather, no waistband, back walking vent, center back zipper with hook-and-eye closure, fully lined. Label: Christian Dior Paris, Made in Italy
Print dress
Structured dress in Marimekko "Noppa" (dice) print of black rectangles on white background. Attached belt of black leather with snap closure. Zipper closure under left armscye. Designer label: Junya Watanabe / Comme des Garçon Textile designer label: Marimekko
Cutout dress
Cutout dress of burgundy synthetic knit. Sleeveless with cutouts at sides of waist; rounded neckline. Knee length flounce skirt with inserted side panels. Center back zipper closure. Lined in burgundy satin. Designer's label: "Cushnie et Ochs"
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
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
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.
Light coral coat
Coat of light coral orange/pink polyester. Spread collar; wide, 3/4-length dolman sleeves with 4-inch turn-up cuffs. Double-breasted closure at neckline; one row of two rounded square buttons. Slanted flap pockets a hips. Lining of light coral orange/pink acetate.
Slacks
Slacks of viscose blend in pink, orange and maroon geometric pattern. Continental pockets at front sides; double welt pockets at back sides. Slightly flared legs. Fly zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Designer label: ETRO 46
Evening coat
Evening coat of blue French silk brocade which has been hand beaded and embroidered with clear, silver, opalescent and pale blue beads and sequins matching original brocade pattern. High, standing collar, somewhat as a modified cowl. Mid-length sleeves are trimmed in natural Russian golden sable. Front opening, slightly to left of center, secured with three hidden snaps, including two in collar, curved lower edges where opening flaps meet. Lined in silk taffeta. Designer's label at inside center back: "Michael / Faircloth"
Evening gown
Evening gown of red silk and Lurex. Neckline in Egyptian-inspired Usekh collar/necklace in beaded rows with gold chain loops along bottom; hammered brass back closure. V-shaped opening below neckline collar at center front and back. Sleeveless; full length. Bottom hem of three tiers of red silk on main body of dress have been melted, giving uneven "flame" or handkerchief effect. Center back zipper closure. Upper dress is lined in light brown silk charmeuse.
Paisley ensemble
Man’s pant ensemble of brushed cotton tan khaki with woven Iranian paisley inspired accents.
Dress
Dress of black silk organza and coque feathers. Strapless; boned bodice. Mid-thigh length in front and longer in back, natural waistline. Spray of feathers radiating from center front waistline over bust; individual feathers sporadically across skirt; feathers as fringe from bottom hemline. Designer's label: "Alberta Ferretti"
Orange silk coat
Coat of orange silk with orange lining. Collared; hidden placket closure center front with round round, black buttons; one pocket at each side of coat front; long sleeves. Horizontal pockets at chest-level on coat interior.
Brocade shirt dress
Belted shirtwaist evening dress. A: Evening dress of grey/taupe organza with gold brocade in abstract floral pattern. Collared, with rhinestone closure at neck. Single-breasted center front closure from top to bottom of gown, with grey/taupe plastic buttons. Sleeves are slightly puffed at the top, 3/4-length with angled cuffs and rhinestone-button closure. Princess-line with natural waist and full-length skirt. B: Tie belt of grey/taupe organza with gold brocade; angled ends.
Ensemble
Ensemble of red wool/cashmere blend with alençon lace. A) Dress. Knee-length; 3/4 length sleeves. High, rounded neckline. Princess seams. Neckline and sleeves trimmed with red alençon lace, red braid and enhanced with red silk organza leaves. Center back zipper with hook & eye; 6-1/2" split at center back seam hemline. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Coutures by Laura" B) Coat of matching fabric. Knee-length, rounded neckline. Center front opening, wrist-length sleeves. Princess seaming. Faux pockets with flaps at hips. Wide bands of red Alençon and trim matching dress along opening, around forearms and down sides of tail on back of coat. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Coutures by Laura" C) Garment bag for dress and coat in rose douppioni trimmed in jacquard. Wide, ivory satin bow at top of center front zipper. Front monogrammed in red at left shoulder with "cAp" and the inauguration date of "January 20, 2015". Back embroidered in red: "Coutures / by / Laura". Lined in jacquard matching trim.
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.
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.
Sneakers
Sneakers of white leather trimmed across the upper with green and red twill. Tongue has green and red grosgrain pull tab. Heel trimmed in crossing green reptile skin loops. White rubber sole; flat white cotton laces. White leather insoles. C) Original shoe box. D, E) Shoe bags of white synthetic satin. "Gucci" label of white grosgrain with black lettering and border; black grosgrain drawstring ties.
Dress
Cocktail dress of wool/ cotton blend in engineered print of Japanese blue roses and Georgia O'Keeffe cow skulls pieced with black. Knee length with flared skirt; rounded neckline with deep U-shaped back. Elbow length raglan sleeves. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black.
Printed dress
Dress of digitally printed cotton with abstract paintbrush stroke, implied woven fabric, and floral silhouette patterns. Knee length; cap sleeves; white turndown collar with black covered button closure. Fitted waist; flared skirt with inserted side panels. Center front hidden button closure to hemline. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Prabal / Gurung" Bust: 32" Waist: 28" Hip: 38" Length: 39"
Arena sneakers
High-top sneakers in Arena style of white denim. Leather lined; white rubber soles; white laces. With original shoe box, shoe bag, and extra laces.
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"
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.
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.
Dress ensemble
Dress and jacket. A: Dress of color blocked polyester/cotton blend; at front, tan brown bodice, red skirt, vertical bands of black at sides, and horizontal band of black at waist. At back, black bodice and red skirt. Sleeveless; center back zipper closure. Interior lining of black polyester. B: Jacket of red polyester/cotton blend. Collared, long sleeves with three-inch cuffs. Center front closure with three round red buttons of self and hidden snaps. Attached short belt at waistline ties into an short knot attached to the jacket at center back.
Trench coat
A: Trench coat of red polyester/cotton blend. Notched lapels, epaulettes, long sleeves with strapped cuffs. Double-breasted with two hidden snap closures at center and left waistline. Skirt is below-knee-length and full, with yoke from waist to about hip height; two inseam pockets below waist. No lining. B: Belt of red polyester/cotton blend.
Blouse
Blouse of silk chiffon in black and gray snakeskin print. Ruffled draping at front shoulders. Standing collar. Long sleeves with ruffled cuffs and button closure. Center front hidden button closure. Designer's label: "Christopher Kane"
Brocade pants
Pants of silk/nylon blend moire effect brocade in royal blue and black. Tapered leg with double welt zippered hem; sewn pleats. Elastic waist with double welt zippered pockets at front hips. Lined in black acetate. Designer's label: "Christopher Kane"
Cake-a-Flake dress
Shift style dress of digitally printed silk in gold tone Cake-A-Flake engineered pattern depicting pastries in an elaborate interior design pattern. Knee length; short sleeves; wide rounded neckline. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Mary Katrantzou"
Digitally printed dress
Sheath style dress of digitally printed silk knit in black and magenta tones with tree pattern with an engineered print. Knee length; long sleeves; rounded neckline. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Mary Katrantzou"
Dress
Tunic-style dress of orange polyester crepe with black net design and digitally printed sports-themed figurative panel down center front. Full length, sleeveless. Crew neckline and armseyes in black with three light blue stripes. Drawstring of light blue cord across back below bustline; ties at sides. Deep side slits from hips to hemline. Designer's label: "Mary Katrantzou" Content/care tags at left side seam.
"Talon" dress
"Talon" evening dress of polyester-silk jacquard. Digital weaving and pattern scaling to replicate natural patterns in feathers. Sleeveless with wide, slightly squared neckline; midi length. Side slit pockets. Lined in black silk. Center back zipper closure.
Coat and cape
A) Coat of black wool/cashmere blend. Single breasted, large notched lapels, in the car/pant/suburban style. B) Decorative overlay is made of bright red cotton/polyester blend. Coat sleeves fit in supportive arm holes that are connected by support structure fabric across the back of shoulders. Long ribbons connect to armseye and support layers and flow down past length of coat. Flowers of the same material but variations in color are attached to ribbons. Red overlay should be tied close so that most of the coat is covered. Designer's label: "Comme des Garçons"
Dress
Dress (full body ensemble) of black nylon, polyester, silk and cotton fabrics.
Dress
Sleeveless dress of various nylon, polyester, cotton, and blends in the form of taffeta, organza, and batiste fabrics.
Skirt
Skirt of black cotton twill and tulle.
"Flowers" ensemble
A) T-shirt of white cotton jersey. Front is printed in orange, black and orange metallic design of Warhol "Flowers". Short sleeves; crew neck. Back neckline embroidered: "Andy Warhol, Flowers, 1964". Size "L". B) Jeans of white cotton denim in black screen print outlining Warhol "Flowers" design. Size "29".
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
Child's dress
Child's sundress of off-white cotton with an intricate floral motif print in various shades of greens and pinks outlined in a thin line of grey. Yoke with shirring at center back and pin pleats below yoke at center front; 1” straps with tiny floral print of pinks. Yoke is lined in off-white cotton and dress has attached under-layer with 1 ½” hem that matches print on straps. A-line silhouette. Size small (fits 6-7 year old child).
Bi-color sequin blouse
Top of black polyester embellished with sequins that are black on one side and gold on the other. Wide, rounded neckline; short sleeves. Low, scoop neck in back. Lining of black polyester/spandex blend that is attached to the exterior layer only at the edges of neck and sleeves.
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