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Tweed ensemble

a) Cropped jacket of black and white textured tweed with braided trim at neckline and center front opening and black and white beaded fringe at hem and cuffs, narrow band collar, center front opening, bracelet-length set-in sleeves, lined. Label: Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2015, 12. b) A-line dress of black and white textured tweed, high round neckline, sleeveless, natural waistline, center front wide inverted box pleat, knee-length, center back invisible zipper, lined. c) Belt of black and white textured tweed with oval-shaped buckle.
Date: Spring 2015
Creator: de la Renta, Oscar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Floral dress

Dress of red and metallic gray wool/silk blend brocade in floral (poppy?) motif. Street length. Sleeveless; sweetheart neckline. Princess seams. Pleats at natural waist. Center back zipper closure; lined in dark gray silk. Designer's label: "Carolina Herrera / New York"
Date: 2015/2018
Creator: Herrera, Carolina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

"Tulip Print" evening dress

Evening dress of red/orange, yellow, brown, blue, and green multicolor "Tulip Print" silk/cotton blend. Strapless, empire waist, with large "Lyla Bow" at back; floor length with slit at center back from knee height to bottom of dress. Label: MILLY, Made in U.S.A. with fabric made in Italy
Date: 2015/2022
Creator: MILLY
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
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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.
Date: 2015
Creator: Malosky, Lisa & Friedell, Don
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library