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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.
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.
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.
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.
Paisley ensemble
Man’s pant ensemble of brushed cotton tan khaki with woven Iranian paisley inspired accents.
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!"
Day dress
Cocktail dress of black silk with black polyester appliqués in feline motif. Maxi length with 14" tier at hemline; elbow length sleeves. Deep, open neckline to waist. Elastic waist with triangular cutouts. Wrap around back closure. Lined in beige crepe.
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
Cocktail dress of wool/ cotton blend in engineered print of Japanese blue roses and Georgia O'Keeffe cow skulls pieced with black. Knee length with flared skirt; rounded neckline with deep U-shaped back. Elbow length raglan sleeves. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black.
Blazer
Evening suit jacket of ivory triacetate/polyester blend crepe. Single breasted with L-shaped lapel; single button closure at waist. Neckline and lapel trimmed in white grosgrain. Long suit sleeves with three matching buttons at faux wrist slits; patch pockets at sides. Lined in ivory polyester; shoulder pads.
Dress
Tunic-style dress of orange polyester crepe with black net design and digitally printed sports-themed figurative panel down center front. Full length, sleeveless. Crew neckline and armseyes in black with three light blue stripes. Drawstring of light blue cord across back below bustline; ties at sides. Deep side slits from hips to hemline. Designer's label: "Mary Katrantzou" Content/care tags at left side seam.
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"
Brocade pants
Pants of silk/nylon blend moire effect brocade in royal blue and black. Tapered leg with double welt zippered hem; sewn pleats. Elastic waist with double welt zippered pockets at front hips. Lined in black acetate. Designer's label: "Christopher Kane"
"Talon" dress
"Talon" evening dress of polyester-silk jacquard. Digital weaving and pattern scaling to replicate natural patterns in feathers. Sleeveless with wide, slightly squared neckline; midi length. Side slit pockets. Lined in black silk. Center back zipper closure.
Print ensemble
Art-to-wear ensemble of digitally printed polyester/spandex blend with scarf of digitally printed silk.
"Flowers" ensemble
A) T-shirt of white cotton jersey. Front is printed in orange, black and orange metallic design of Warhol "Flowers". Short sleeves; crew neck. Back neckline embroidered: "Andy Warhol, Flowers, 1964". Size "L". B) Jeans of white cotton denim in black screen print outlining Warhol "Flowers" design. Size "29".
Kimono dress
Evening kimono dress of silk georgette in jewel tones of Nigerian-inspired patterned fabric pieces. Knee length. Slit pockets at sides where lower fabric panel meets upper panel. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Duro Olowu / London / Made in England" Content/care tag at base of designer label and size tag attached to left side of designer label. B) Tie belt in satin fabric matching sleeve cuffs and border of opening on kimono dress.
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"
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"
Evening dress
Evening dress of woven wool Pendleton blanket bodice and tan silk chiffon skirt. One shoulder style with pieced bodice; asymmetrical dropped waist. Sheer gathered skirt with built in knit half-slip. Left side zipper closure.
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.
Activewear ensemble
Activewear ensemble of jacket, shirt, training shorts, and leg sleeves in floral prints.
Evening suit
Evening pantsuit of pink polyester blend. A) Jacket. Single breasted with pink rayon embroidered opening in floral design. Long suit sleeves. Lace modesty piece snaps into jacket at décolleté. Hidden closure of large covered snaps. Lined in pink polyester; shoulder pads. B) Pants. Slightly flared. Fly closure; 1.75" waistband. Side continental pockets. Lined in pink polyester.
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"
"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"
Ensemble
Ensemble of red wool/cashmere blend with alençon lace. A) Dress. Knee-length; 3/4 length sleeves. High, rounded neckline. Princess seams. Neckline and sleeves trimmed with red alençon lace, red braid and enhanced with red silk organza leaves. Center back zipper with hook & eye; 6-1/2" split at center back seam hemline. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Coutures by Laura" B) Coat of matching fabric. Knee-length, rounded neckline. Center front opening, wrist-length sleeves. Princess seaming. Faux pockets with flaps at hips. Wide bands of red Alençon and trim matching dress along opening, around forearms and down sides of tail on back of coat. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Coutures by Laura" C) Garment bag for dress and coat in rose douppioni trimmed in jacquard. Wide, ivory satin bow at top of center front zipper. Front monogrammed in red at left shoulder with "cAp" and the inauguration date of "January 20, 2015". Back embroidered in red: "Coutures / by / Laura". Lined in jacquard matching trim.
"Thunderbird" dress
Dress of turquoise satin with metallic silver vinyl trim at sweetheart neckline and plastic car “tail-light” accents at sides. Draping across bodice to accent sweetheart neckline. Strapless, calf-length. B) Matching turquoise and silver tulle very full petticoat. Petticoat should be visible below hem of dress. Designer's label: "Moschino / Couture!"
Dress
Dress of black silk organza and coque feathers. Strapless; boned bodice. Mid-thigh length in front and longer in back, natural waistline. Spray of feathers radiating from center front waistline over bust; individual feathers sporadically across skirt; feathers as fringe from bottom hemline. Designer's label: "Alberta Ferretti"
Knit dress
Skater dress of rayon/silk blend jacquard knit in black outlined white organic pattern on coral background.
"Plato's Atlantis" dress
Cocktail shift style dress of silk/rayon blend jersey with overskirt of chiffon in "Plato's Atlantis" reptile inspired print.
Cutout dress
Cutout dress of burgundy synthetic knit. Sleeveless with cutouts at sides of waist; rounded neckline. Knee length flounce skirt with inserted side panels. Center back zipper closure. Lined in burgundy satin. Designer's label: "Cushnie et Ochs"
Blouse
Blouse of silk chiffon in black and gray snakeskin print. Ruffled draping at front shoulders. Standing collar. Long sleeves with ruffled cuffs and button closure. Center front hidden button closure. Designer's label: "Christopher Kane"
Skirt
Skirt of black cotton twill and tulle.
Coat and cape
A) Coat of black wool/cashmere blend. Single breasted, large notched lapels, in the car/pant/suburban style. B) Decorative overlay is made of bright red cotton/polyester blend. Coat sleeves fit in supportive arm holes that are connected by support structure fabric across the back of shoulders. Long ribbons connect to armseye and support layers and flow down past length of coat. Flowers of the same material but variations in color are attached to ribbons. Red overlay should be tied close so that most of the coat is covered. Designer's label: "Comme des Garçons"
Dress
Dress (full body ensemble) of black nylon, polyester, silk and cotton fabrics.
Dress
Sleeveless dress of various nylon, polyester, cotton, and blends in the form of taffeta, organza, and batiste fabrics.
Pussy hat
Pussy hat that forms "cat ears" when worn, made of pink yarn knitted in stockinette stitch with a ribbed brim.
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"
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
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.
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.
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).
Patterned ensemble
Skirt ensemble of dark forrest green twill and matching green and peach velour in Navajo or Dine-inspired geometric print. A) Midriff top designed in alternating panels of green twill and printed velour. Wide rounded neckline; sleeveless with deep armholes. Center back zipper closure. "OXDX" label attached to left front panel at hem. B) Midi skirt. Full A-line shape in alternating panels of green twill and printed velour. Left side zipper closure with hook & bars on 1-1/2" waistband.
Evening dress
Evening dress of teal polyester/spandex blend jersey knit. Column style with center front gather and wrapped draping. Empire waist; sweetheart bodice gathers at center; left side shoulder strap. Center back zipper closure; boned bodice; unlined. With original TJ Maxx retailer tag attached.
Floral shorts
Man's shorts of hibiscus flower Hawaiian-inspired "aloha" printed cotton. Zipper fly closure with button on waistband.
"Aloha" jacket
Man's "Aloha" sports jacket of black cotton with collar and inserted front panels of hibiscus flower printed cotton. "Y-3" logo incorporated into hibiscus floral printed fabric. Single breasted with notched lapel. Long suit sleeves with hibiscus print fabric on top of right sleeve. Patch pockets at sides match fabric of corresponding front panel; vertical zippered pocket at seams of front panels. Center back vent is machine embroidered with Y-3 logo. Partially lined in black net.
Evening gown
Evening gown of red silk and Lurex. Neckline in Egyptian-inspired Usekh collar/necklace in beaded rows with gold chain loops along bottom; hammered brass back closure. V-shaped opening below neckline collar at center front and back. Sleeveless; full length. Bottom hem of three tiers of red silk on main body of dress have been melted, giving uneven "flame" or handkerchief effect. Center back zipper closure. Upper dress is lined in light brown silk charmeuse.
Slacks
Slacks of viscose blend in pink, orange and maroon geometric pattern. Continental pockets at front sides; double welt pockets at back sides. Slightly flared legs. Fly zipper closure with hook & bar on waistband. Designer label: ETRO 46
"Ruffled Superstar" track top
...Unisex “Ruffled Superstar Track Top” of camouflage print polyester knit. Raglan long sleeves with welt seams, two olive green grosgrain ribbons applied to sleeve from neckline to cuff. Round neckline. Center front opening with lapped zipper. Welt pockets at front side seams. Three tiers of graduated vertical ruffles at center front chest (like a tuxedo shirt), made of self, with serged seams. Cuffs, collar, and bottom hem of narrow ribbed knit. Designer label center back neckline: New York / Jeremy SIRAP / Beverly Hills / Scott / Size / Medium / made in china | fabrique en chine / THE BRAND WITH THE 3 STRIPES (Adidas logo) Fabric care label at left side seam: Shell: 100% Polyester / Part: 100% Polyester
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