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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"
Print dress
Strapless dress of wool/silk/polyester print fabric. Knee-length; draped. Print resembles but does not copy the Budweiser logo. Bodice is boned. Left side zipper closure with hook & eye closure on draped waist. Designer's label: "Moschino / Couture!"
Dress
Kimono-look dress of polyester-blend metallic black fabric covered in small red embroidered flowers. Bands of 2” black silk outline the off-the-shoulder neckline, sleeves, and mid-thigh-length hem. Inset belt of black satin with black satin accent. Back zipper opening; fully lined in black silk. Designer's label: "L’Wren Scott / Tagasode"
Dress
Sleeveless dress of various nylon, polyester, cotton, and blends in the form of taffeta, organza, and batiste fabrics.
Evening dress
Full-length, sleeveless gown of semi-sheer white nylon with a wide faille circle-cut peplum/band at dropped waist. Front neckline cut racerback-style. Fullness to skirt hem falls from neckline.
Skirt
Skirt of black cotton twill and tulle.
Dress
Pull-over collared shirtdress of white silk. Front covered in black silk to create the look of a slip, with lace V-neck and spaghetti straps. Mid-thigh length. Designer label: "Moschino /Couture!"
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"
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.
"Tattoo" bra
Black underwire bra. Style #13U342 from the “Tattoo” collection. Racerback style with molded push-up cups and center front closure. Straps are convertible. Back band is of beige power mesh with black floral embroidery. Label: "Simone Pérèle"
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.
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"
Patterned blouse
Blouse of pieced silk styled with shoulders of rust crepe silk, bottom half of sleeves of black silk; front side panels of white satin, and top of sleeves, back panel and center front trapezoidal panel of rust crepe embroidered in satin thread phoenix motif. Wide rounded neckline; short sleeves.
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.
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"
Shoes
Platform clogs of navy peau de soie with white swallow motif. Wooden platform sole with 4 1/2" wooden chunky heel; heel and sole capped in dark brown rubber. Body of upper trimmed in gold studded white leather. Pink leather sole with white running topstitch.
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).
Flats
T-Strap style flats of black leather with Rockstud pyramid-shaped gunmetal-tone stud accents outlining straps and upper. Pointed toe. Gladiator strap across vamp; oval shaped buckles on ankle and instep straps. Black leather soles and insole. Stamp on interior quarter of left shoe: "P O 376 1 38".
Shoes
Gladiator style Rockstud sandals of mauve leather with gold-tone pyramid shape studs. Oval toe; 3 1/2" spike heels. Zipper closure at heel with matching leather pull tab. Brown lather insoles end in straight line at toe.
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.
Pumps
Pumps of silk printed with ikat inspired gold, saffron orange, dove grey, and dark brown gathered over the round toe and back of abstract, painterly green, pink and white. Stiletto 3" heel covered in silk matching back of shoe with pewter lower heel; taupe rubber heel lifts. Dark brown leather soles and brown leather insoles. Stamped on interior: "9414 38".
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
Pumps
Pumps of black jacquard in circular "sequin" pattern. Heavily covered in black sequins at toe and decreasing to lightly scattered at heel. Chunky heels are covered in matching jacquard and have applied black sequins in wave pattern; 3 1/2" high with black rubber heel lift. Leather soles. Style number stamp: "8475 37 1/2"
Pumps
Pumps of metallic gold leather with 3 1/2" stacked heels. Rounded toe; leather soles; rubber heel cap. Style number stamped inside shoe: "8119 38".
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.
Dress
Tank dress of ecru silk organza and cotton with floral embellishment of self-fabric at center neckline; bodice is composed of vertical panels of mesh, stretch nylon, and cotton; skirt of paneled, crinkled cotton has ties that can be cinched up gathering the fabric; underskirt of silk organza with ties to raise skirt in sections; full-length; center-back zip closure. Label: Donna Karan/ (Duplicate/ Not For Sale/ Style # Z2043)
Dress
Dress of violet paisley silk crepe with black, cream, and teal accents; crepe is gathered at neckline and attached to a brass metal neck adornment with open-front; V-neckline bodice wraps around at front into wide waistband; side-zip closure under left arm; large, loose bracelet-length sleeves are gathered at the wrists into a ½” cuff with a single button closure; knee-length skirt is heavily gathered into waistband and has an attached slip of red crepe. Designer's label: "Etro"
Dress
a) Dress of a full-length drop-waist skirt of woven navy drapery fabric with vertical box pleats, and matt black canvas bodice gently gathered into yoke of black vinyl leather; bodice has a U-dip in back with an elastic strap across the opening; sleeveless with straps of black vinyl leather; lined in fine black cotton. b,c) Sandals with chunky embellishment of black leather pods on two straps of black patent leather woven through brown suede; back strap with section of elastic; flat sandal; size 40. d) Handbag of black patent leather with wide strap of dark brown leather with gray fabric strap woven through it; clutch-style bag with silver and leather frame and wide clasp closure; 14” W, 6” H. e) Belt of black fabric with light brown leather at ends; 3/8” width with silver metal, rectangular buckle; 46” length.
Dress
Dress of green silk and hand beading. Bodice is green with netting ; V-neck; lace and beading detail on bodice. Strapless, with off-the-shoulder "cap sleeves" of black lace with green beaded floral motif; motif continues over full length skirt. Green sash attached to bodice. Side zipper closure. Designer's label: "Michael Faircloth"
Ensemble - Dress and Coat
Ensemble consisting of two pieces: A) Dress of gray striped cashmere with scoop neckline and long sleeves with rolled hem and edges; wide, horizontal stripes of alternating gray and light gray; tunic-length. B) Coat of discs of laminated news clippings sewn on white jersey knit with wide silver fox trim at neckline, opening, and cuffs; lined in champagne satin; mid-length.
Ensemble - Dress, Belt, and Shoes
Ensemble: A) Dress of wax coated metallic Bordeaux. Strapless, the heavy-weight fabric is stiffened and crinkled with fold accents; top spreads outward along neckline; dress has fitted under-structure with boning; mid-length; fully lined in maroon silk satin; side zip-closures. Designer's label: "Dolce & Gabbana / Made in Italy" Handwritten label: "POR F6A83T/R0226" B,C) 2 corset belts of silver metal with black lace-up closure at back and 2 locks with keys each at front; flat head screw accents. Each lock engraved with designer's label: "Dolce & Gabbana" D,E) Pumps of silver patent leather with pointed toe. Around lower section of toe box and heel are a line of simulated flat head screw accents. High spike heel. Size 39. Designer's label inside: "Dolce & Gabbana / Made in Italy" Stamped on sole: "Vero Cuoio / Made in Italy" "DG" "39"
Ensemble - Jacket, Blouse, and Skirt
Ensemble consisting of: A) Jacket of woven silver metallic, heavy-weight thread in a diamond pattern; scoop neckline; short, raglan sleeves; open-front; reverse pleat at center-back below waistline; crescent, princess seams at back and front; 2 slit pockets at sides; knee-length; fully lined in ivory silk organdy. B) Blouse of off-white silk organza moire, sleeveless and cinched under the armpit; scoop neckline embellished at front with various rectangular pieces of fabric swatches in self-fabric and white knit with triangular and square crystal gem accents; under-layer of self-moire with an extended hem; attached tie at waist sides of white cotton. C) Mini-skirt of ivory crisp woven fabric (wool) with wide waistband, with box pleat at center-front; 2 pleats at back; waistband has double breasted snap closure at back and is lined in ivory silk; center-back zip closure that adjusts to a slit with 2 zipper tabs; lined in silk taffeta; 18 ½” length.
Evening Dress
Evening dress of ivory silk crepe with over-layer of ivory organza; layered, tiered rectangles of ivory organza down front; strapless bodice silhouette with attached fine cord straps at top of a rectangle of light brown tulle with layered ivory organza rectangles over it; rectangle goes above the bodice top at the center-front; side-zip closure; full-length. Designer's label: "Akris"
Evening dress
Evening dress of silk knit in various color blocks of blues, browns, pinks, and yellow. One-shoulder halter style bodice with 2 ¾” shoulder strap and waistband of dark red knit. Some of the geometrical blocks are accented in abstract patterns with gems, beads, and/or sequins. Dress is full-length and slim fitting with 26” slit at center back. Left side zipper closure under left arm. Lined in light pink pink chiffon. Designer's label: "Missoni / Made in Italy"
Evening dress
Evening gown of pale pink/copper metallic fabric. Deep V-neckline; sleeveless. Full length, A-line skirt with princess seams and bust darts. Left side zipper closure. Lined in pale pink silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Ralph Lauren / Collection" Maker's tag attached to designer label.
Evening dress
Evening gown of champagne chiffon with swirl gold details of metallic thread and sequins in floral motif. Metallic trim at strapless neckline and a silk ribbon bow center front at empire waistline. Bust is heavily embellished with gold beads and sequins. Bust has boning and is lined in silk. Skirt has attached slip of silk crepe. Full-length. Side-zipper closure. Designer's label: "Oscar de la Renta"
Evening dress
Gown of black jersey crepe with halter top embellished with gems, pearls, and patent leather pinwheels. Halter top is trimmed in silver flat chain. Jersey is gathered at center front neckline and center back. Full length with hip-length, center-front slit. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "Carolina Herrera / New York"
Evening dress
Ball gown of white silk jersey with pale olive silk organza tiered stripes graduating to larger widths toward hem; scoop neckline; sleeveless with self-fabric floral embellishment at left shoulder creating a short sleeve; full skirt with net crinoline support of layered fabric is full-length with very long train; zip closure at back.
Evening dress
Mermaid gown of various shades of sea foam green chiffon.
Evening Gown
Gown of silver metallic fabric with pointed waistline and large gray metallic floral accent at left shoulder; wide full-length skirt of silver metallic over black/gray petticoat of stiffened net, with a layer of white tulle over the petticoat.
Jumpsuit
Jumpsuit of champagne satin with strapless bodice and wide leg pants pleated at waistline; bodice is fitted with constructed bust and princess seams; bodice is heavily embellished at the bust with faceted crystal disc beads that fade out just below the waist; center-back zip closure.
Nude illusion dress
Gown of light brown or tan tricot with air-brushed shadowing andsequin and bead embellishments creating a realistic “nude” feminine figure. Sleeveless, jewel neckline, full length, no closures, unlined, with padded cups at the bust.
Trench coat and dress
A) Trench coat; little black slip dress laminated within clear plastic/vinyl trench coat; slip dress has spaghetti straps, and lace trim at upper bodice and hem; trench coat has double breasted front opening; notched collar; buckles at wrists; slanted pocket lapels at hips with no pockets. B) Belt for coat. Long belt of seamed plastic/vinyl, pointed at one end, clear rectangular buckle at other. Divided by seams into 3 horizontal bands.
Shoes
Sandals of dark brown leather. Flat heels; squared toe. Back strap with square gold-tone buckle. Ankle and vamp straps trimmed in overlapping gold-tone rings.
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
Evening dress
Ballgown of gold silk duchess satin. Bodice and skirt are of gold silk. Sweetheart neck with center point and 4" straps. Center panel of bodice is ivory silk with heavy hand beading of gold, crystal, and silver sequins mixed with embroidery in white in ornate floral pattern. Center panel points into a "V" with gold gathered panels on the side and back. Skirt is knife pleated and has a slight train. CB closure with a lower back. Dress is lined in white and bronze satin in the bodice with sewn in cups for support and skirt is lined in white muslin. There is a white petersham-type belt inside. 28" waist. No label inside.
Fascinator
Fascinator style hat with white felt crown. Trimmed in white net with white chenille dots and plume of white ostrich feathers. Black grosgrain headband with black elastic strap for securing hat to head.
Printed fascinator
Fascinator of white felt in beret style with light gray comic strip print of female character. Black grosgrain headband with black elastic band for securing hat to head.
Shoes
Court pumps of metallic gold leather with extensive decorative topstitching. Ankle strap; set-under 1.5” heels. With black fabric shoe bag. Label: "Dries Van Noten / Made in Italy" C. black, cloth shoe bag
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