Albert Nipon Suits, Black Wool Jacket
Black wool crepe princess seam evening suit jacket with satin lapel edges and pocket welts. Jacket closes with a covered snap concealed by a black cord flower button; one smaller cord flower at each cuff.
Albert Nipon, 1927- , Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1161
HongKong
Black Velvet and Feather Hat
Black velvet grey ostrich feather trimmed cocktail hat, small brim, velvet band with self bows at each end. Label includes Craig's Exclusive Millinery, Houston.
American Room Exclusive Studio Design
1940-1949
]Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2327
United States
Courrèges, Creme and Gray Wool Mini-Dress
Creme and gray wool mini-dress with peter pan collar and gray, wool belt on waistline.
André Courrèges, 1923-2016, Designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1453
France
André Laug, beige and sand colored wool and cashmere blend dress with matching belt.
Short sleeve dress with band collar and buttoned closure. The bust fullness is managed through tucks and darts while the hip fullness is let out via tucks and pleats. A gray leather and textile belt covers the seam joining the bodice and the skirt.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jerry Ann and Victor Costa
HCC_FA_2018_P2-479
Italy
André Laug, Café-au-lait with Black Broken Circle Print Silk Crêpe de Chine Dress
Long sleeve, café-au-lait print silk crêpe de chin, band collared knee-length dress with broken cirlce print. Bodice is asymmetrical, with hidden placket running off the center front and closing with acrylic buttons. Skirt closure runs diagonal towards the side seam and is buttoned with fabric-covered shank buttons set in eight bound buttonholes. The skirt asymmetrical panel ends in four pleats and a belt that covers the seam running between the bodice and the skirting.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jerry Ann and Victor Costa
HCC_FA_2018_P2-492
Italy
André Laug, Tan Silk Crinkled Gauze Pleated Dress
Knee-length dress with peter pan collar, pussy bow, and long sleeves finished with a 2.5" inch cuff. Bodice and skirt are connected along a waist seam. Bodice fullness is managed sewn pleats, both at the front and the back of the garment. Same applies to skirting, although the front skirting is decorated with 4 non-function acrylic shank buttons that hold down the pleats.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-509
Italy
André Laug, Taupe Wool Suit Jacket and Skirt
Taupe double-faced wool suit jacket and skirt. Jacket is single-breasted with patch pockets and notched lapel. No closure at front. Two-button cuffs. Matching knee-length skirt with a straight silhouette, pin-tucks at waist front and darts at waist back. Zip closure at center back. Slit at back reveals same wool attached to lining. Fully lined.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jerry Ann and Victor Costa
HCC_FA_2018_P2-472
Italy
André Laug, Blue Wool Jacket and Skirt
Matching blue double-faced wool jacket and skirt. Jacket is single-breasted with three button closure and black velvet trim at the lapel and decorative pocket flaps. Skirt has a straight silhouette in four panels. Midi length. Pin tucks at waist front and darts at waist back. Zipper at center back. Fully lined.
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from Jerry Ann and Victor Costa
HCC_FA_2018_P2-517
Italy
André Laug, Gray and Antique Ivory Silk Dress
Grey and antique ivory alternating wide striped silk jacquard shift dress layered over knife pleated skirt of same fabric, bracelet length sleeves with two short darts at sleeve cap, shift is mid-thigh length with inverted box pleats at front shoulder dart position and open patch pockets two stripes wide and matched to shift stripes, back shoulder darts are stitched at juncture of stripes and therefore not noticeable, shift is fully lined in white, skirt is attached to a silk layer which hangs loose from the neck and armhole lines, there are two zippers, the inner zipper is nylon and the outer zipper has very fine metal teeth, one hook serves both zips, shoulder pads include tape and snap bra strap holders
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
1970-1979
Gift from F. Scott Williams
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1501
Italy
Scaasi Boutique, Black Lace and Velvet Dress
Black lace and velvet evening dress with three bow ties over hook and eye and zipper in the back as closure. Dress is fully lined with silk beige lining and full-length puffy sleeves.
Arnold Scaasi, 1930-2015, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1119
United States
Bill Blass, Brown and Gold Lurex Chiffon Djellaba
Brown and gold full-length djellaba in Lurex and silk chiffon with kimono sleeves. The ensemble is complete with a bateau neck chocolate brown silk charmeuse blouse and a full length elasticated waist skirt. The blouse is closed with 6 fabric-covered buttons fastened through fabric loops, and one small metal snap. It's also cinched with a charmeuse belt fastened with a diamond-shaped brass belt buckle.
Bill Blass, 1922-2002, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1637
Unknown
Bob Mackie, Fuchsia and Purple Velvet Silk Strapless Leopard Print Gown
Strapless full-length gown in fuchsia silk burnt-out velvet. The velvet fuchsia smooth nape is combed flat and intersects with black Lurex nape punched around burnt-out patches of violet voile creating leopard spot pattern. The sweet-heart asymmetric bodice is mounted on boning and cut in a descending diagonal between the rib cage and natural waist, with a suggestion of a drape along the left breast. The skirting is gathered for extra drape and volume at the front of the body, and slashed open from hip to hem for a long slit along the left thigh. The garment is zipped shut via a covered zipper running from mid-back to hip along the center back seam. The bodice is lined with black crepe de chine; the skirting is lined with black silk chiffon.
Bob Mackie, 1939- , Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1561
Unknown
Christian Lacroix, Purple Cotton Blend Suit Jacket
Purple polka dot pebble weave jacket with red rose and black stem random pattern. Partial front separating zipper (stops at hip). Square neckline. Short sleeve. Silk lining.
Christian Lacroix, 1951-, Designer
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1569
France
Jacqueline de Ribes, Black and White Silk Chiffon and Viscose Velvet Dress
Deep V-neck bordered with broad (4.75") black viscose velvet bands overlapping below the breast line and running around the body at waist and center back neck. Bodice consists of micro-leopard print silk chiffon ("mousseline") lined with flesh color chiffon tank, and dolmen sleeves set directly into the velvet bands. Sleeve cuffs close tightly around the wrist in 5" black metal zipper covered in a flap. Closures consist of fabric-covered snaps running along with the velvet band and center-front slit running 6.5" below the velvet band. Silk chiffon skirting gather is set directly into the velvet band and is made of three plies of the same micro-print for opacity purposes. Vertical pockets are sewn along side seam into silk skirting.
Jacqueline de Ribes, 1929-, Designer
1990-1999
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-426
France
Galanos, Emerald Green Wool Crepe Dress
Emerald green wool crepe tunic dress lined in emerald green silk charmeuse. Front is asymmetrical with an overlapping panel held along center front by three oversized black acrylic buttons set in stitched buttonholes, and two fabric-covered snaps preventing the panel from sagging. Front bodice is divided by one princess seam opening via a 21" invisible zipper running from hip to shoulder seam. Neck is held in place by three hooks and loops hidden under the overlapping panel. Sleeves are one-piece with 5" invisible zipper closing the cuff tightly. Back panel is devoid of any shaping. All inside edges are encased in 1/8" Hong Kong finish in emerald chiffon.
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-379
United States
Galanos, Striped Wool-Lurex Tweed Dress
Straight tunic dress with striking miter seams joining at a straight angle along with front panel and sleeves. Fabric is striped unevenly with aubergine and olive green stripes on a drab background, with a thin stripe of silver Lurex running only along the aubergine stripe. Discrete side pockets run in the side seam at hip height. Neck line is finished in a stiff band collar with stripes running horizontally. No closure at the cuff. Back closure consists of five acrylic shank buttons with brushed bronze finish, set in bound buttonholes.
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-393
United States
Galanos, Gray and Black Wool Gabardine Dress
Striped gray gabardine and black broadcloth tunic dress with skirting block starting at high hip. Scarf neck treatment with oversized black placket closing the garment at center front in an asymmetrical row of three black acrylic buttons set in stitched buttonholes. Front bodice is mitered above the skirting in a striking u-shape geometric pattern. Shoulders are substantially padded (1"), with set-in sleeves gathered and resting upon a thick crown. Sleeves opening finished in 2.5" cuff with stripe running horizontally and buttoned with a single black acrylic 4-hole button.
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-400
United States
Galanos, Khaki Wool Gabardine Dress
Khaki wool gabardine with no visible closures at the front, but four gold-painted plastic buttons set in functional bound buttonholes at the back, two per side, tacking downside vents below the waistline. Garment is secured via a grosgrain belt sewn into the garment at the waist and closed with a belt hood and bar. Notched lapel is made of a collar narrower than the lapel. Bodice reveals a side panel cut in two along the side seam.
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-420
United States
Galanos, Pale Blue Wool Gabardine and Silk Georgette Skirt Suit
Pale blue silk and wool gabardine long sleeve bodice and skirt. The bodice consists of silk front and bat wing cuffed sleeves and wool gabardine bias bands at neck and hem. Buttoned and hooked wool gabardine back and overlapping side fronts with bias banded pockets to mimic a jacket. Bodice is fully lined with blue silk charmeuse lining and the sleeves have white silk geogette lining. Skirt consist of 5/8" elastic band at waist with blue silk charmeuse lining also used as bias band for skirt hem.
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
1980-1989
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-366
United States
Galanos, Black Metallic Thread Brocade Skirt Suit
Jacket- Chelsea collar in black silk satin. Four buttons at center front. Shoulder pads. Piped edges. Pin-tuck pleated back. Fully lined. Neiman Marcus tag. Skirt- Asymmetrical pleated flap partially attached to front of knee length pencil skirt. Side zip.
James Galanos, 1924-2016, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1664
United States
Karl Lagerfeld, Black Viscose Skirt Suit Set
Black viscose single-breasted panel jacket with wide notched lapel and eight front buttons as closure. Jacket is fitted and sewn on sixteen panels. Sleeves has three button closures while front sleeves is slightly longer and angled than the back sleeves. Front bodice of jacket has gold and white floral beads. Skirt has two front and back darts as well as back zipper closure. Skirt suit is fully-lined with finished hem.
Karl Lagerfeld, 1933-2019, Designer
1990-1999
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_p2-1796
France
St. Michael, White Floral Slip Dress
Pink, blue, yellow, and white floral cotton and polyester slip dress with three decorative only pearl shank buttons and self fabric bow at center front; all neck, armhole, and hem edges are lace trimmed.
Michael Marks, 1859-1907, Designer
Thomas Spencer, 1852-1905, Designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1394
United Kingdom
Neiman Marcus, White Beaded Coin Purse
White beaded Neiman Marcus evening coin purse with gold tone filigree faux closure balls; actual closure accomplished with interior ball clasp.
Neiman Marcus
1950-1959
Gift from Anne Bunting
HCC_FA_2018_P2-1949
France
Neiman Marcus, Men's Black Velvet Slippers
Men's black velvet laceless slippers with gold beaded embellishment on top and red, quilted satin lining. Slipper tongue has red leather lining and heel is 5/8" H.
Neiman Marcus
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2157
United Kingdom
Newton Elkin, Pink Patent Leather Peep Toe High Heels
Pink patent leather peep toe slingback 3-1/2" Modified French heel evening shoes with leather soles and lining, satin insole, pink silk rosebuds on glitter and glass tiles at heels and vamp decoration, slingback strap buckle is antique gold tone and crystal studded
Newton Elkin Shoe Co., sold at Sakowitz
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2088
United States
Nocona, Brown Leather Boots
Brown leather, hand pegged leather sole, 04 tapered medium round toe western boot with 1-1/2" underslung heel, 12" shaft, and applied toe guard
Nocona Boot Company
1980-1989
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2218
United States
Priscilla Kidder, Pink Silk Moire Taffeta White House Wedding Bridesmaid Dress
Pink silk moire taffeta short sleeved A-line bridesmaid dress with 1.25" bias covered cording at neckline, hem, and sleeves; princess line seams from the bust to the hem, empire seam across the back where the center seam zipper is concealed by a 9 covered button overlap with hook closures at the cross seam and neck; the side seam Neiman Marcus label is embroidered in gold thread . The dress was worn by bridesmaid, Betty Beale, at the White House wedding of Lyndon B. Johnson's daughter, Luci Baines on Aug. 6, 1966. The hem is embroidered in cream with "Gown by Priscilla of Boston for the White House Wedding of Luci Baines Johnson on the 6th day of August 1966 Betty Beal."
Priscilla of Boston/Priscilla Kidder, 1916-2003, Designer
1960-1969
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2019_P2-2544
United States
White Felt, Rhinestone, Studded Cocktail Hat
White felt rhinestone studded cocktail hat with two three tooth combs, one on each side sold at, The Fashion, an upscale department store owned by Ben Wolfman Inc. in Houston, TX.
Unknown designer
1950-1959
Anonymous donor
HCC_FA_2018_P2-2393
United States
Zandra Rhodes, Hand-painted Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress
Floor-length dress made of hand-painted, lavender silk chiffon, with iridescent beading (feather and rosette shaped), acrylic pearls, white and red flatbacks. Neck treatment is a broad round opening in a slit and tied with a cordon, embellished with faceted beads. The bodice is lined above the breast line in a chevron applique. The skirting is lined with rayon jersey and draped with cowls radiating from center front and sitting on the hips.
Zandra Rhodes, 1940-, Designer
1960-1969
Gift from Jorge Guillen
HCC_FA_2018_P2-448
United Kingdom