Ruby Marquez, Black and White Shibori Jacket and Dress
Title
Ruby Marquez, Black and White Shibori Jacket and Dress
Description
Black and white arashi shibori bolero jacket and matching halter dress. The jacket is cut in different triangular pieces, top-stitched by zigzag stitch. The dress has spaghetti straps that leaves the back open. The hemline in the skirt portion of the dress is asymmetrical. The dress was hand-sewn in pieces of different shapes of triangles.
Creator
Ruby Marquez, 1959-2009, Designer
Date
2000-2009
Contributor
Gift from Estate of Ruby Marquez
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-726
Coverage
United States
Extent
Bust: 29"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna.
Textile
Arashi Shibori
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2010.50.18
Files
Collection
Citation
Ruby Marquez, 1959-2009, Designer, “Ruby Marquez, Black and White Shibori Jacket and Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed December 7, 2021, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/336.