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Coat (Part of Ensemble)

Description: Coat of black wool. Mid-length coat with cape collar, and double-breasted front closure with two rows of 5 circular black plastic buttons. Exaggerated cuffs and front pockets. Lined in black cloth. Designer's label sewn in collar at center back: "Norell" Retailer's label sewn inside at right side: "Sakowitz / Houston" Part of an ensemble which includes a dress of black wool and a belt, photographed separately.
Date: 1968/1972
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Skirt Suit

Description: Skirt suit of navy blue wool twill consisting of: A) Hip-length jacket with full length tailored sleeves. Collarless neckline which raises 3/4". Single breasted with 3 tortoise buttons and slim bound button holes. Bib-shaped yoke insert with two almost vertical faux pocket flaps. Mid-arm design seams comes to inner top of lower hacking pocket flaps. Hacking pockets have vertical and slim bound buttons holes with one tortoise button for right flap and one turquoise button for left flap. Back i… more
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959

Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Description: Ensemble A) Coat of cream and orange wool gabardine. Approximately knee-length cream wool coat, with rounded neckline. Asymmetrical front opening set to left of center with 5 large circular white ceramic or plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Long sleeves with orange cuffs buttoning with two matching buttons. Three orange flap pockets - two on right, one on left - with bound slit pocket under flap. Collar, opening, cuffs, and pocket flaps of orange wool gabardine. Lined in cream silk cr… more
Date: 1963/1972
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Shift Dress

Description: Daytime shift dress of oatmeal wool knit. Short set-in sleeves trimmed in dark brown wool knit. Mandarin style stand up collar of dark brown wool knit. Below knee length with 5-1/2 inch hem extension of matching dark brown wool knit. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Two large patch pockets set below hips at sides. Lined in very pale beige/rose silk. Designer's label on side seam of lining near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label a back neckline: "Sakowitz / Houston M"
Date: 1965
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Ensemble - Coat, Skirt, and Blouse

Description: Ensemble consisting of: A) Dress coat of camel color wool gabardine. Single breasted with four circular, ivory, plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Street length. Notched collar. Large pleat down center back. Long set-in sleeves with band cuffs having a single matching button with bound buttonhole. Four patch pockets with flaps - two smaller pockets at breast and two larger pockets at hips. Each pocket is trimmed with a functioning, smaller matching button with bound buttonhole. Lined in … more
Date: 1969
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Ensemble - Dress, and Belt

Description: B) Shift style dress of black wool. Short set-in sleeves. Stand up collar. Below knee length. Side welt pockets and four belt loops of self. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in black silk. Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Sakowitz / Houston" C) Belt of black leather. 3/4" wide with rectangular buckle covered in self. Stamped on back "12 127"
Date: 1968~
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972

Hat

Description: Hat of brown felt. The low, slightly domed crown is almost hidden by the upturned brim. At front facing of brim is large flat brown grosgrain ribbon bow. Around the base of the crown is affixed brown net veiling. The hat is unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside: "Leslie James / Designed for Sakowitz / Houston" Manufacturer's style stamp inside crown: "Midi / Imported Velour Body / Made in France"
Date: 1949
Creator: James, Leslie

Evening Suit

Description: Evening suit of amethyst acetate with gold braid, embroidery and beads. a) Jacket in a short fitted style with long sleeves. Collarless with gold lace trim around neckline, center front and hem. Hidden center front closure of 4 large, black fabric-covered snaps supplemented with 2 hook & eyes. Fabric is woven with gold threads in a scalloped design embellished on front panels with gold beads and large gold teardrops. Gold lace trim also around armholes. Lined in amethyst satin acetate; padded… more
Date: 1980/1989
Creator: Costa, Victor

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of black heavy wool crepe. Deep V-neckline trimmed with wide bands of various sized pearls, the bands extending to waistline. Long sleeves with zipper closure at ends. Mid-length skirt is gathered into natural waistline. Hook & eye closures at along deep center back opening (top, center, lower back); which is accented with pearls as front. Zipper closure at center back below waistband. Sewn-in shoulder pads. Fully lined in black silk(?) Designer's label at inside left beside op… more
Date: 1969
Creator: Brooks, Donald, 1928-2005

Shoes

Description: Beige ostrich pump with button of metallic gold Measurements: L: 25 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 13 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm. Left shoe: "TOWERS / LAST / Amen Wardy / El Paso Texas" Right shoe: "TOWERS / LAST / D'ANTONLO / New York"
Date: 1960
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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

Evening Jacket

Description: Evening jacket of black silk with sequin decoration. Hip length jacket with long sleeves. High, rounded collar with two hook-and-eyes just below throat, and center front opening with 9 hidden snaps and two hook-and-eyes. Neckline, cuffs, hem, and cf opening heavily beaded/sequined in gold and copper with small Paisley forms in green and blue/gray chain stitch embroidery. Body of jacket decorated in large blocks of overlapping sequins in iridescent purple, iridescent dark green, and black seq… more
Date: 1981/1989
Creator: Khan, Naeem

Dress

Description: Dress of off-white viscose rayon; mid-calf length; round neck; fourteen gold and black logo buttons down center front; black welt buttonholes; two patch pockets at bust with single logo button; two bound flap pockets at hips with single logo button; two front darts; short sleeves; back has four darts; lined in off-white viscose.
Date: 1985
Creator: Féraud, Louis

Dress

Description: Dress of gray silk with black stripes; caftan style; mid-calf length; v-neck; long sleeves narrow to the wrists; black silk trim along neckline, wrists, and hem; unlined. Back collar label: Oscar de la Renta Hem of dress: Neiman Marcus
Date: 1985
Creator: De la Renta, Oscar

Hat

Description: Hat of black velvet. Toque style crown of black lace covered with flat strips of black velvet ribbon on sides. Edge of brim covered in black velvet. Unlined. Retailer's label on inside crown: " Sakowitz / Houston"
Date: 1965/1970

Floral calotte

Description: Calotte of green netting trimmed in white silk and velvet roses at around the brim. Green velvet covered wire frame. Lined in green lace net. Retailer label: The / Smart Shop / Houston Designer label: Mr. Rickie / Original
Date: 1953
Creator: Mr. Rickie

Silk blouse

Description: Blouse of ivory silk. Long sleeves with vented cuffs; collar; six buttons down center front. Two front patch pockets with Chanel logo. Gathered at back yoke. Designer label: Chanel Créations / Paris / Made in France Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Evidence of label removed
Date: unknown
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Silk blouse

Description: Blouse of light cream-colored silk. Deep round placket neckline with topstitching; long sleeves gather into fold-back French cuffs; Patch pocket on left side with Chanel logo. Designer label: Chanel
Date: unknown
Creator: Chanel (Firm)

Blouse

Description: Blouse of beige silk crepe. Long sleeves gather into vented cuffs with single button closure. Standing collar extends above V-shaped opening to form tie; buttonhole on side of collar for passing through tie. Hook & loop closure. Designer label: Dimitri / Couture
Date: unknown
Creator: Dimitri, Piero

Embellished handbag

Description: Handbag in satchel inspired style of black wool with front of black velvet appliqué and multicolor beading atop needlepointed flowers in shades of pink. Handle of matching black wool; inverted frame. Brass flip clip closure. Lining of black faille with two pockets, one zippered. Four domed brass feet. Maker's label: Hand Decorated Original / by / Veldoré / of Houston, U.S.A. Measurements: 39cm L, 24cm H, 7cm W
Date: 1949
Creator: Veldore

Evening dress

Description: Evening dress of navy blue polyester knit in halter style. Full length, full skirt; gathered at elastic waist. Attached belt of matching fabric is draped with big filigree gold buckle at center front waist; hook & loop closure at center back. Hook & loop closure at back neckline and base of back opening. Unlined. Retailer label: Sakowitz
Date: 1976

Heels

Description: Evening shoes of black satin with beading and faux jewels on platform sole and high heel. Open toe sandal design with gold leather tie that criss-crosses around ankle. Size 6 1/2 AAA. Label: The Smart Shop - Louis Leon; Palter Deliso Inc. - New York City Measurements: Length: 20.5 cm. Width: 6.5 cm. Height: 17 cm. Heel: 11.5 cm (4 1/2") high on axis with cap. Left Shoe: The Smart Shop / Louis Leon Right Shoe: Palter Deliso Inc./ New York City
Date: 1948
Creator: De Liso, Palter

Leather pumps

Description: Women's pumps of yellow patent leather. Designed with squared toe with plain uppers, the 1 1/2" high black patent leather heels have an inlay of concentric rectangles of alternating navy blue, green, orange, and red leather. Lined in cream leather. Designer Label (Left shoe): "Herbert Levine" Retailer's Label (Right shoe): "Amen Wardy / El Paso, Texas" Handwritten notation inside shoe: "7 1/2 M / 16887" Measurements: Length: 26.5 cm Width: 8 cm Height: 9 cm Heel: 4.5 cm / 1.5 in
Date: 1970/1977
Creator: Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
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