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Two-piece dress ensemble

Description: 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 h… more
Date: 2013/2023
Creator: Alice + Olivia

Black cocktail dressBa

Description: 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.
Date: 2015/2019
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
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Who's Next?

Description: Artist Statement from the MFA Exhibition: "My work expresses personal experiences dealing with race, identity, and social critique. As an African American woman born and raised in Texas, it is common for me to be the only black face in white spaces. Being framed as the "other" has been ingrained in my existence, affecting the way I navigate through life. Throughout my time in graduate school, I have constructed my own framework of identity. Referencing history and its permanent effects on the p… more
Date: May 2019
Creator: Barnes, Taylor
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