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Ensemble - Jacket, Skirts and Blouse
Ensemble of rose silk. The suit consists of a jacket, two skirts and a blouse. The jacket is made from a 1930's sari of pale pink silk embroidered with gold and silver threads, beads, and pink sequins in designs of vines, flowers and abstract line patterns. Jacket has a floating yoke and full leg-o-mutton sleeves with long narrow cuffs that have zipper closures. The jacket itself has a center front opening with no closure. The neckline, edges of closure, hem, and cuffs are edged in heavily beaded bands added by the designer. Designer's label sewn inside back at neck: "Richard Brooks". The blouse is of heavy pink silk, collarless, with round neckline. It is short-sleeved, with pleating at the shoulder. Vertical seaming on front and back for structure. There is a concealed center-back closure with snap at top and 5 clear plastic circular buttons down the length. The blouse is lined in a dark, dusty pink silk and has sewn-in shoulder pads. Designer's label is sewn inside back to the left of the opening: "Richard Brooks". The two skirts are are both of identical pink silk, matching the blouse, of identical construction. One is knee-length, and the other is full-length. Both are lined in the same pink silk as the jacket. The short skirt has designer's label sewn in at waistband: "Richard Brooks". Worn by Governor Ann Richards when she spoke at the Gridiron Club in Washington, 1992.
Ensemble - Jacket, Skirt, Blouse and Scarf
Ensemble of teal silk Ottoman. The suit consists of a jacket and skirt, blouse, and scarf. The jacket is of horizontally ribbed teal silk, banded on the bias, has a rounded neckline, is long sleeved, and has princess seaming for a tailored fit. The sleeves have soft pleating at the shoulders, and there are 3 circular gold buttons set with rhinestones at each cuff. There is a center front closure with 4 large buttons matching the style of sleeve buttons and one hidden snap at top. The buttonholes are hidden in the seam of the opening. The jacket is lined in black silk. The jacket has designer's label sewn inside at back of neck: "Richard Brooks". The matching skirt is of the same silk Ottoman, below-knee length, with soft pleats at front and darts at back from waistband down 5 1/2". Small slit at center back from hem upwards. The sides are cut on straight vertical stripe. The waistband has hook and two eyes, and there is a center back zipper closure. The skirt is lined in teal silk. There are no labels in the skirt. The blouse is of a thin teal green and metallic gold jacquard, woven with an ornate all-over paisley pattern. There is a banded collar and slight pleating/gathering on front at yoke, and at top of the long sleeves. Center back zipper closure extends from collar almost to hem, and has two hook-and-eyes at collar. The blouse has attached shoulder pads. There is no label in the blouse. An accompanying scarf is of iridescent teal silk chiffon, edged with the same jacquard materials the blouse is made from. There is no label on the scarf. Designed for Texas Governor Ann Richards. The silk is from Abraham Fabric.
Evening Gown
Evening dress of black velvet and fuchsia satin. The dress has an empire-length bodice of black velvet, with a scoop neckline and long fitted sleeves which have hidden zipper closures. The Empire waistline is accented with a horizontal band of fuchsia satin with bow at center front. Extending down from the waistband is the full fuchsia satin skirt. The full-length skirt has vertical inverted pleats edged with bands of black velvet that extend from the waistband to just below the hips. At center back is a zipper closure. The bodice is lined in black silk, and has a black grosgrain ribbon inner waistband which secures with hook-and-eyes. The skirt has an inner slip lining of fuchsia fabric with a wide fuchsia satin hem matching the skirt. Designer label stitched into garment at right center-back, beside the zipper "Oscar de la Renta" with second label "Made in U.S.A." sewn below. Hand written on the designer label is notation "5638 F-92".
Sandals
Sandals of silver leather. The shoes have an open, square toe, and wide strap which wraps around ankle and buckles around lower ankle with a large silver-tone buckle. 2 1/2" heel, 1" wide, 1 1/2" deep. Label: "abstracts"
Evening Dress
Evening dress of gold and multicolored printed hounds tooth patern satin. The full-length gown is designed with a wide "bateau" neckline with almost off-the-shoulder short puffed sleeves, a long waist into which is gathered the full skirt. The gown has an all-over pattern of horizontal bands of hounds tooth in various colors and gold: purple, orange, green and yellow.
Wedding Dress
Wedding dress of hot pink net with shirred all-over appliques and rhinestones. Dress is a short sheath style with V-neck and long sleeves with full length train in back with pink satin bustle with pink silk flowers. Has a matching headpiece with hot pink net veil, not photographed.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of royal blue with gold and silver jacquard celestial sun and star motif. Slim, wrap style, with asymmetric left side opening and closure of six large snaps and two hook & eyes. Long sleeves with zipper closure at hem. Floor length. Lined in blue silk. With belt of black leather covered in same blue/gold jacquard, which also covers the oval buckle. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Scaasi / Boutique" Labels at left side seam: Size: "6" Care: "Dry Clean / Only" ILGWU label: "613889" Style number(?) pinned to inside right center front of dress: "1078" Stamped on back: "Scaasi 9118"; and with masking tape labeled "1078"
Riddler Jacket
Jacket of black polyester satin printed with green "Riddler" question marks of various sizes. The hip-length jacket is single breasted with three oval gray metal (pewter?) "Batman" symbol buttons, and notched collar. Two front patch pockets. Long sleeves. Lined in green polyester satin with large black question mark on center back.
Riddler Dress
Dress of black sueded polyester/lycra knit with green "Riddler" question marks printed in various sizes. The t-shirt style dress is knee length, with rounded neckline and short sleeves. Unlined.
Beaded leather ensemble
Suit of red suede in a beaded Native American Indian style feather motif.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black synthetic velvet. Full-length; straight silhouette. Standing collar. Dress is of asymmetrical design with a diagonal from right shoulder to left hip of black lace embellished with floral patterns of black sequins. Triangular inset at left side from waist to hem of black lace matching bodice. Long sleeves; left sleeve of lace has snap closure and right sleeve of velvet has zipper closure. Center back concealed zipper with two hooks & eyes at collar. Main body of dress is lined with black polyester; laced areas are lined with beige polyester with left sleeve lined in black synthetic organza. Shoulder pads. Designer's label at right side of zipper: "Victor Costa" Union label with designer label.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of silver and gold lamé and lace. Full length. Off-the-shoulder, strapless bodice of silver and gold lace in a floral pattern with elbow length fitted sleeves. Fitted bodice is constructed in layers of white net, black net, and silver lace with gold cord applique. Sarong style tubular skirt of gold and silver crinkle lamé. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Black chiffon lining in skirt; bodice is boned and lined in gray synthetic. Designer's label at center back: "Victor Costa / Sample / Style 2174 / Date Fall I '92 / Operator"
Coat
Coat of green and black wool boucle with gold Lurex trim. Long sleeves; 3/4 length. Side seam pockets. Rounded notched collar. Center front opening with 5 circular metal buttons and braided button loops. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd Oldham"
Evening dress
Evening dress of black polyester knit. Full length with long split at center front seam; narrow silhouette. Halter style bodice of floral black lace embellished with black sequins and beads over white satin. Black knit gathers around waist with off-white satin bow at center front. Center back zipper closure with hook & eyes. Bodice lined in white acetate and skirt has slip of black acetate. Designer's label at back left shoulder: "Victor Costa" Union label beneath designer label. Care label at right side seam.
Dress
Evening dress of fuchsia silk satin with bow embellishments on short, off-shoulder sleeves. Sleeves are bell-shaped and have cartridge pleats at upper portion. Strapless bodice is fitted; princess seams. Skirt is gathered at drop waist at hips and around back; falls just below knees. Center-back zipper closure with hook and eye. Fully lined in fuchsia synthetic with attached net underskirt. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa" Union label at bottom of designer's label: "Crafted with Pride / in U.S.A." Fabric/care/size label at inside left seam.
Evening suit
Black and red evening suit. A) Jacket of acetate/cotton/viscose blend in bands of black faille and black and red brocade in floral pattern. Hip length; fitted with princess seams and long, fitted sleeves. Square cut collarless neckline. Center front closure of six round buttons covered in black cord. Lined in black synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Victor Costa / Duplicate / Style 2801 F / Date Fall I 94 / Operator" Fiber content tag at left side seam. B) Skirt. Fitted at hips and flared below; knee length. Constructed of three layers of polyester: top layer black chiffon, middle layer red chiffon, and bottom layer red acetate. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye.
"Tuft" vest
Vest of olive green silk in brown and cream palm frond pattern with black rhinestone centers. Center front closure of four gold tone buttons with large black rhinestone centers; barred buttonholes. Side patch pockets of matching fabric and rhinestones. Tie half belt at center back. Lined in matching fabric. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd / Oldham" Original paper retailer's sales tag: "Stanley Korshak" Size, content and care tags at left front seam near hem.
Skirt Suit
Skirt suit of red linen weave rayon.
Silk blouse
Blouse of beige silk with vibrant print of green cactus with yellow flowers, fuchsia/maroon fruit and leaves, and large sombreros in yellow, green, and fuchsia/maroon. Short sleeves. Center front opening with 5 circular simulated mother of pearl shank buttons and barred buttonholes. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham" Content/care/size label at left side seam near hem.
Evening dress
Evening dress in off the shoulder style with long sleeves.
Pumps
D’Orsay style pump of red leather with tan ankle strap and border on open toe and vamp; 3.5” stacked heel. Tortoise shell buckle. Label: "Prada"
Shoes
Pumps of black leather with cap toes, trimmed on vamp with silver metal “horse bit” hardware. Covered, block heel, 2.5” high; squared toe. Label: "Gucci"
Mules
Mule style shoes of two-tone yellow and brown leather trimmed with large dark brown leather covered button on tab of yellow leather crossing the outside brown side of shoe. Cuban heels covered in matching brown leather; 1.75” high.
Loafers
Woman’s loafers of purple leather with built-up/stacked, chunky heels; square toes. C) With rose satin drawstring shoe bag. Label: "Prada Milano"
Pumps
Mary Jane style pumps of purple leather with elaborate black stitching. Cap toes; French heels, 4” high. Label: "Prada"
Ensemble
Sweater coat and pant ensemble of knitted wool/mohair/nylon blend in jewel-toned chevron/flame pattern. A) Sweater coat. Full length; long sleeves. Center front closure of four buttons. Turn down collar of purple knit matching the lining of the coat. Designer's label: Missoni / for Nieman-Marcus / Made in Italy B) Pants. Flared leg. Fly closure with button and hook & bar on 1-1/2" waistband. Welt pockets below waistband at front sides. Lined in navy blue polyester knit. C) Scarf/wrap. Rectangular; 11" wide. Backed in purple knit matching lining of coat.
Dress
Dress of multi-colored linen stripes on block cotton ground; square neck; sleeveless; knee length. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Woven dress
Dress of striped car seat fabric; strapless with multi-colored woven straw bodice; floor length with back vent.
Rain coat
Rain coat of dark green and white hounds tooth printed plastic with front flap pockets; narrow notched collar and metal buttons down front and on sleeves.
Dress
Dress of black stretch satin; princess seaming with lowered waist; boat neck; knee length. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Evening ensemble
Evening ensemble of brown silk and cashmere. A) Cardigan sweater of brown cashmere. Scoop neckline with hook & eye at center front. Long sleeves with 3" brown mink trim as cuff. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Vera Wang" Evidence of two other tags removed. B) Skirt of black silk net covered in brown tinted translucent sequins. Knee-length. Center back zipper and 1" black waistband. Tan silk chiffon lining. Designer's label to left of center back zipper: "Vera Wang" C) Top of brown silk net covered in brown beads embroidered in an organic motif. Slightly scooped neckline; sleeveless. Center back zipper. Tan net lining.
"Beatle Coat"
Coat of black on ivory/lime leopard print velvet; black velvet notched collar; pocket flaps and cuffs. various notes and tags attached, including a note inside the collar.
Dinner Dress
Dinner dress of black velvet and taffeta.
Ensemble
A) Cotton sage green penefore with pink and lilac floral print. Scoop neckline. Sleeveless with 2 green plastic buttons at each shoulder. 3 green plastic buttons at left waist. Ballerina-length. Full skirt with 5 box pleats at center front and 5 box pleats at center back waist. With a 1" single pleat at waistband. Designer's label at center back neckline; "Laura / Ashley / Made in Great Britain" Care and content label underneath designer's label, has extra button sewn on. Numerical label underneath care and content label; "3182" B) Ivory lambswool cardigan sweater. Wide lapels trimmed in brown lambswool band. Five metal and enamel buttons center front. Decoration includes pink. Sage green, and brown flowers and paisley patterns embroidered at front of sweater and at cuffs of long sleeves. Sweater may be worn over pinafore.
Shirt dress
Shirtwaist dress and belt/sash of striped cotton broadcloth. A) "House dress" style dress is street-length, in various patterns of woven striped cotton broadcloth. It has a center front opening that extends the length of the dress and secures with 7 gold-colored metal buttons set with colored rhinestones and on hidden hook-and-eye closure at waist. The wide collar is primarily in yellow with very narrow stripes of orange and blue. The bodice is of vertical stripes of reds, purples, pinks, etc. The skirt, which gathers into the natural waist, is in vertical stripes of blues with thin maroon and green accent stripes. The short sleeves are in stripes of blues, red, yellow and white, and have french cuffs secured with metal rhinestone-set cuff-links. The dress is unlined. B) Accompanying belt/sash is of the same fabric as the sleeves, and is finished at the ends as cuffs with sewn-on cuff-links matching the sleeves. Designer's label sewn inside at back collar: "Todd / Oldham". Four labels sewn inside skirt at side seam: Content: "100% / Cotton" Care: "Dry Clean / Only" Size: "S" Origin: "Made / In U.S.A." From Oldham's Spring 1994 collection.
Print dress
Dress of silk twill with brown toned wave print. Left front slit; round neckline; long sleeves; knee length. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Ensemble
Pantsuit ensemble; A) Shirt of multi-colored silk stripes; gold buttons on cuffs; Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham B) Matching pants of lined chiffon with elastic waist.
Coat
Coat of lime green satin rayon with multicolored raindrop motif print. Long sleeves; turndown collar. Princess seams with flap pockets at sides. Single breasted with closure of four hammered silver metal buttons and tailored buttonholes. Lined with same print of rayon silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd / Oldham"
Jumpsuit
One-piece pantsuit of blue and brown large dots printed on loose tricot with white trim; low curved V-neck; button front to waist with small black metal buttons; sleeveless; wide leg. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Dress
A). Princess-cut day dress of cream viscose rayon floral print with dusty rose and beige flowers, scoop neckline, no waistline, and long, ballerina-length skirt, 12 covered buttons down the center back. Short sleeves. Designer's label at inside back neckline; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content label under designer's label; "Made in Great Britain / Fabrique en Grande-Bretagne" B). Cream polyester princess style slip with thin straps. Designer's label at inside center back neckline on the center back seam; "Laura / Ashley" Care and content label under designer's label; "Made in Great Britain / Fabrique en Grande-Bretagne"
Evening dress
a) Long evening gown of off-white satin; draped sweetheart bustier with halter strap neckline; narrow straight front skirt with mock pockets. skirt is full in back with box pleating and self fabric belt: matching fabric shoes. . b)satin taupe belt
Vegan coat
Coat of black "pleather" with fake white sheepskin; metal buttons; floor length; front pockets; cuffs; notched collar. Designer Label: Todd Oldham
Dress
Dress of pinecone or pomegranate Renaissance-inspired gold pigment screen printed on black knit; crew neck; cap sleeves; floor length with back vent. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham
Ribbon dress
Cocktail dress of woven silk ribbons in yellow, red, blue, green, brown, white, pink, orange, and black; red lining; knee-length; narrow braid straps in green, blue, and yellow tie behind the neck. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Evening Ensemble
Ensemble consisting of a dress and jacket.
Evening dress
Evening ensemble of turquoise blue in Fortuny-influenced "Marii" pleating.
Day dress
Short dress of black boiled wool with inverted pleats and cap sleeves
Day dress
Dress of navy blue linen with yellow, white, and navy plaid piping. Sleeveless; knee length; rounded collar. Two patch pockets at hips. Dress has hidden, white shell buttons all the way down center front. Back collar label: Oscar de la Renta b) Belt of self fabric with self piping. Backed on navy leather.
Coat
Coat of orange wool; fully lined in orange silk satin; diagonally set welt pockets at hip; opening slightly off-center to left, with single large orange button visible and a hidden snap inside; collarless with wide satin lapels; 3/4 length. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Oscar de la Renta"
Cocktail dress
Dress of black net lace embroidered with black sequins and beads and black quilted silk. Knee length; scoop neck. Top of bodice and cap sleeves made of embroidered net lace; rest of dress is made of heavy quilted silk in a floral and spiral design. Bottom portion of the dress has overlay of black embroidered net lace; sections are separated by black velvet bands. Princess seams; covered button at neck. Center back zipper; lined in black taffeta with reinforced hem. Handwritten on designer label is couture number 5645s
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