Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection director Myra Walker with students at the Galleria in Dallas for an opening event for the exhibition "RED Bull Art of Can."

Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection assistant director Dawn Figueroa, collection manager Edward Hoyenski, and director Myra Walker at the Galleria in Dallas for an opening event for the exhibition "RED Bull Art of Can."

Photograph of two Retired Apparel Gals, or self-described RAG ladies a group of former fashion industry professionals who have met once a month for lunch since the 1960s. The two women are seated at a table in front of a brown china shelf.

Photograph of two Retired Apparel Gals, or self-described RAG ladies a group of former fashion industry professionals who have met once a month for lunch since the 1960s. The two women are seated at a table in front of a brown china shelf.

Photograph of two Retired Apparel Gals, or self-described RAG ladies a group of former fashion industry professionals who have met once a month for lunch since the 1960s. The two women are seated at a table in front of a brown china shelf.

Photograph of a group of Retired Apparel Gals, or self-described RAG ladies a group of former fashion industry professionals who have met once a month for lunch since the 1960s. The women are seated together and smiling for their picture to be taken.

Photograph of the Retired Apparel Gals, or self-described RAG ladies a group of former fashion industry professionals who have met once a month for lunch since the 1960s, with TFC director Myra Walker in the foreground (wearing a green top).

Dress of magenta wool crepe with side panels and inserted neckline of digitally printed silk. Knee length, sleeveless. Attached belt of 1.5" wide navy blue grosgrain closes with two snaps at back. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black acetate/polyester blend.

Cocktail shift style dress of silk/rayon blend jersey with overskirt of chiffon in "Plato's Atlantis" reptile inspired print.

Jacket of green with green lining. Collarless, long sleeves with no cuffs. Center front closure with three round plastic buttons.

A: Coat of unlined black leather. Collarless; two side-seam pockets; single-breasted with four round buttons at center front; 3/4-length sleeves. B: Tie belt of black leather.

Tailored pants of navy silk. Front slash pockets, extended tab waistband, zipper closure center front with button and hook-and-bar closure hidden by waistband. Two waist darts at back; no lining.

Tank top or shell of dark brown wool knit, knit to shape, round scoop neckline, sleeveless, straight cut, unlined. Label: Lafayette 148 New York, Small, Made in China

Top of black. Round neckline; short, dolman kimono sleeves that drape upward from bottom and twist around center of neckline. Cropped length; vertical seam at center back.

Coat of light coral orange/pink polyester. Spread collar; wide, 3/4-length dolman sleeves with 4-inch turn-up cuffs. Double-breasted closure at neckline; one row of two rounded square buttons. Slanted flap pockets a hips. Lining of light coral orange/pink acetate.

Coat of navy silk. 4-inch ruched, rectangular collar; long sleeves with no cuffs. Single-breasted, with center front closure by four rounded buttons of self, patch pocket at each breast. Inverted pleat at center back. Lining of black.

Jacket of black. High neck in back that wraps around to a small, high v-neck in front. 3/4-length sleeves with 2 1/2-inch slits. Center front closure with five hook-and-eyes from waist to peplum.

Evening gown of black with metallic rose gold sunburst-like pattern throughout. Sleeveless; black netting at right shoulder gives one-shouldered appearance; black beading on net at front and back emanating from right waistline; center back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Full length; train attached at right waist wraps around front of skirt to create layered appearance.

Tailored blazer of brown corduroy. Single breasted with notched lapel. Three two-toned, black and brown buttons at center front and on cuffs. Flap pockets and princess seam lines to accentuate the waist.

Dress of white matelasse with oversized floral motif reminiscent of lilies; jewel neckline, two-part elbow-length set-in sleeves with small notches at front seams, princess seams, full skirt with gore construction, midi length, center back zipper closure, fully lined in white. Label: Talbot Runhof, I Do

Evening top of black velvet with black border at top and bottom. Sleeveless; scalloped edges at neckline; zipper with hook-and-eye closure at left side with black bow at base of zipper. Attached interior corset of black with zipper at center back with bar-and-hook closure at bottom of zipper.

Top of black polyester embellished with sequins that are black on one side and gold on the other. Wide, rounded neckline; short sleeves. Low, scoop neck in back. Lining of black polyester/spandex blend that is attached to the exterior layer only at the edges of neck and sleeves.

Trench coat of sheer black silk organza. Below-knee length; Peter Pan collar with lapels; long sleeves. Snap closure at center and left waistline, flap pockets at front left and right. Flap across back. No lining.

Dress of digitally printed cotton with abstract paintbrush stroke, implied woven fabric, and floral silhouette patterns. Knee length; cap sleeves; white turndown collar with black covered button closure. Fitted waist; flared skirt with inserted side panels. Center front hidden button closure to hemline. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Prabal / Gurung" Bust: 32" Waist: 28" Hip: 38" Length: 39"