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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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Victor Costa

Description: 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.
Date: 2015
Duration: 4 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Malosky, Lisa & Friedell, Don

Embossed leather suit

Description: 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 ho… more
Date: 2010/2019
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)

Puzzle pants ensemble

Description: Puzzle pants ensemble of metallic silver silk/metal blend. A: Puzzle pants of metallic silver silk/metal blend. B: Button-up shirt of metallic silver silk/metal blend. Two-inch banded collar that buttons in front, followed by center-front closure with seven iridescent buttons. Long sleeves with 1.75-inch rectangular cuffs and one-button closure. Two angled, patch pockets at left and right chest.
Date: 2005/2019
Creator: de la Falaise, Loulou

Plaid suit jacket

Description: Suit jacket of black and white wool plaid, wide notched collar, long set in sleeves with three button closure at cuff, shoulder pads, double breasted with three sets of black round buttons creating an implied v shape, machine-sewn button holes, welt pockets with flaps and buttons at side hips, fully lined in black silk. Label: Givenchy Couture Paris Made in France
Date: 2000/2019
Creator: Givenchy (Firm)

Silk suit

Description: Suit of lime green silk; a) jacket; fully lined with black silk; black silk collar; 4 black buttons at center front; 2 diagonally set welt pockets at hips; b) long black silk skirt; laces-up at center front waist with black eyelets; center front slit, lime silk facing.
Date: 1999
Creator: Ferre, Gianfranco

Optical print ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble. A) Jacket of red and gray rayon in dotted/pointillist inspired motif representing a nude male body. Single breasted with snap closure; notched lapel. Long sleeves. Unlined; padded shoulders; bound seams and hem. Designer label: Jean Paul Gaultier / Femme / Made in Italy B) Top of red and gray sheer, stretch rayon knit in filigree-inspired motif with zig zag elements along hemline. Rounded, serge neckline; long sleeves. Unlined; unfinished hem and sleeve hems. Designer label: Je… more
Date: 1996
Creator: Gaultier, Jean Paul

Changeant silk skirt

Description: Tapered pencil skirt of two-tone grey and orange silk/cotton blend. Constructed with three panels in front and back. Small slit on front left and back left sides. Left side zipper closure with hook-and-eye at waist. Curved welt pockets at front left and right sides. Lined in grey below 1.75" interior waistband.
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Rucci, Ralph

Dinner dress

Description: A) Dinner dress of black velvet; high rounded neckline; waistline seam with long tucks on bodice and skirt in front; full length skirt; one piece long sleeves; CB invisible zipper; black lining; Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris B) Belt of black velvet; 2" wide; hook and eye closure; gold oval metal buckle with small red rhinestones
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Yves Saint Laurent

Evening ensemble

Description: Evening ensemble of black velvet; A) halter top has velvet bodice and black silk drape that wraps around neck; side separating zipper; interior belt; black lining; boning; B) floor length straight skirt with 1" waistband and side zipper; black lining; Designer Label: Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris C) 1.5" belt with rectangular buckle
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Yves Saint Laurent

Halter evening dress

Description: Evening ensemble of black satin, silk and velvet. A) Halter top of black velvet. Center front closure of 9 hook & eyes on interior and 4 snaps and 1 hook & eye on exterior. Three stitched tucks on each side of opening. Back peplum curves sharply away from center front. Lined in black silk with black silk petersham. Designer's label at center back: "Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris" Evidence of tags cut from base of designer label. B) Full length ball gown skirt gath… more
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Yves Saint Laurent

Halter-neck dress

Description: Evening dress of black silk. Full length, wrap around style with sheath skirt. Mimicking a tuxedo-style, menswear-inspired dress. Sleeveless; halter inspired neckline with peak lapel. Left side front has waist seam; right side front has three angles tucks with hook & eye closure. Large round plastic button covers tucks (now missing). Lined in black silk; petersham of matching black silk. 28" waist. Designer's label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris Evidence of tags cut … more
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Jacket

Description: Jacket of navy blue lightweight woven blend. Mandarin collar; two patch pockets at hips. Single breasted with closure of five buttons. Long, two-piece sleeves with 3" cuffs. Fully lined in navy synthetic; shoulder pads. Designer Label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche / Made in France / Paris
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Mohair jacket

Description: Jacket of pink mohair; flat roll collar with rounded points; piping from neckline to side seam; center front closure; armhole princess seams at back; black lining with designer's name in small pocket with a quote from the designer on it.
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Féraud, Louis

Skirt suit

Description: Suit of gray silk herringbone twill. a) Jacket. Single breasted with notched collar and single button front closure. Three welt pockets; fisheye darts in front; sleeves have trim of one nonfunctioning button at vent. Center back seam; charcoal gray lining; padded shoulders. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche b) Skirt. Straight style; knee length. Continental pockets at front sides. Left side zipper closure with button on 1 1/2" waistband. Lined in matching charcoal gray. Designer… more
Date: 1995/2005
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Ensemble

Description: a) Shirt of light magenta satin. Notched collar; waistline darts. Long sleeves with cuffs. Three buttons at center front; buttons are on wrong side; nonworking braided buttons are on correct side of garment; one hidden snap below buttons. Lined in sheer pink organza. b) Pants of magenta satin. Pleated front; front pockets; waistband. Pants open with two hook and eye closures and a hidden button above left pocket. c) Coat of magenta feathers. Lined in sheer red organza. Center back collar la… more
Date: 1994/1996
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Skirt ensemble

Description: Skirt ensemble of black satin. A) Top: sleeveless. fitted. princess-line hip-length shell of heavy black silk satin. Wide V-neck with white silk faille spread collar and notched lapels. Center front lapped closure with three bound buttonholes. round white plastic buttons and one chiffon covered snap. Fully lined in black silk. Bra strap loops at shoulders. Armscye faced with black satin. Front closure overlap faced with white silk faille. Designer's label at left side seam: "Givenchy / Made i… more
Date: Spring 1993
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Skirt ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black silk. A) Blouse with high wide neckline; sleeveless; four tucks in front at waistline; very low V in back; gathered sides in back; gathered front and back at shoulder seams. Peplum to be tucked into skirt with hook and eye snaps to close back; black sheer chiffon lining. Designer's label at waistband: "Givenchy / Made in / France" Handwritten style tag underneath designer's label: ""81840" B) Skirt. Knee- length; pleats in front and gathers in back; waistband. Side zipper; b… more
Date: Spring 1993
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Day dress

Description: Ivory crepe sleeveless dress with belt. A) Dress: wool crepe sheath with V-neckline front and back. Sleeveless with triangular shaped armholes. Center back opening with three ivory colored buttons and three tailored buttonholes. Two covered snaps and a zipper from waist to hipline. Waist level seam across back. Fully lined in white silk. Designer's label stitched beneath the right armhole: "Givenchy / Made in France" Handwritten couture tag underneath designer's label: "No. 80931" B) Belt: m… more
Date: 1993
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018

Skirt suit

Description: Suit of brownish gray light weight gaberdine wool with black velveteen collar and cuffs. a) Jacket. Single breasted with closure of five black round wooden buttons. Princess seams; separate side panels seamed up to armholes. Long suit sleeves; 2" Chinese collar. Shoulder pads; black lining; weighted hem. Designer label: Yves Saint Laurent / rive gauche Evidence of tag removed.b) Skirt. Straight style with six gores; front continental pockets; knee-length. Left side invisible zipper; button cl… more
Date: 1993/2003
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves

Dinner dress

Description: Dinner dress of gold and black brocade with belt. A) Dress: made of burnished gold brocade with two-tone black accents in an abstract wave/floral pattern. Contrasting black velvet wired standing V-neck collar. Long tapered sleeves with functional four button closure at wrist. Covered buttons with loops. Lapped center front closure with two hook&eyes and four black chiffon covered snaps as the closure devices. Waist seam with asymmetrical draping over the right hip. Fully lined with black chiff… more
Date: Autumn 1992
Creator: Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
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