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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.
Abstract printed coat
Coat of print and white oversize snakeskin print, likely polyester-silk gazaar. Round neckline, three-quarter length sleeves, center front opening without closures, oversize barrel line silhouette, lined in light pink silk. Label:
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.
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.
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