Bobby Short and two other musicians play to a small audience. A mural behind the musicians is reminiscent of Picasso.

This decorative tree is assembled from metal shopping carts and large Christmas tree ornaments. It is about forty feet tall and is an annual tradition which began in 1996. The piece is presented in the Edgemar Complex, Santa Monica, California, courtyard during the Christmas season.

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Ensemble consisting of: A) Coat of quilted black wool/acrylic/polyamide blend. Bertha collar; hip length. Flares from shoulder; wide 3/4" kimono sleeves. Slit pockets at front sides. Center front zipper with large faux crystal zipper pull. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Christian Dior / Haute Couture / Paris" and stamped "AH96" Notes state tag states "2110-35", but not found. Fiber content label under designer's label: "42% Laine 41% Acrylique / 17% Plyamide / Double Soie" B) Bustier-style bodysuit of black wool/acrylic/polyamide blend with black silk chiffon back panel. Rounded V-neckline with center front zipper and small faux crystal zipper pull. Sleeveless. Designer's label at left side seam: "Christian Dior / Haute Couture / Paris" and stamped "AH96" Fiber content label under designer's label: "42% Laine 41% Acrylique / 17% Plyamide / Mouss 100% Soie"

Rain coat of dark green and white hounds tooth printed plastic with front flap pockets; narrow notched collar and metal buttons down front and on sleeves.

Dress of black stretch satin; princess seaming with lowered waist; boat neck; knee length. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham

Coat of black on ivory/lime leopard print velvet; black velvet notched collar; pocket flaps and cuffs. various notes and tags attached, including a note inside the collar.

Pantsuit ensemble; A) Shirt of multi-colored silk stripes; gold buttons on cuffs; Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham B) Matching pants of lined chiffon with elastic waist.

Coat of lime green satin rayon with multicolored raindrop motif print. Long sleeves; turndown collar. Princess seams with flap pockets at sides. Single breasted with closure of four hammered silver metal buttons and tailored buttonholes. Lined with same print of rayon silk crepe. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Todd / Oldham"

Coat of black "pleather" with fake white sheepskin; metal buttons; floor length; front pockets; cuffs; notched collar. Designer Label: Todd Oldham

Dress of pinecone or pomegranate Renaissance-inspired gold pigment screen printed on black knit; crew neck; cap sleeves; floor length with back vent. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham

Cocktail dress of woven silk ribbons in yellow, red, blue, green, brown, white, pink, orange, and black; red lining; knee-length; narrow braid straps in green, blue, and yellow tie behind the neck. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham

Vertical dark gray painting with shade gradations from white to black on surface. Some numbers and some text in upper right portion along with red, blue, and yellow green spots.

(a) Cocktail dress of black lace over tan organza with black organza ribbon trim. Knee length; top of bodice is black mesh; organza ribbon trim creates roses around bust and on skirt; tiers of organza ribbon on bottom section of skirt. Sleeveless. Center back zipper with one covered button at neck; lined in black heavy silk with boning in bodice and separate zipper. B) Underskirt of black polyester. Knee length; ruffled tier with stiffened hem. Snaps at center back.

Dress of black silk satin. Strapless; knee-length; princess seams extend to 2" below waist then angle down to side seams. Back has horizontal darts at waistline that extend to 5½" from side seams. Center back zipper; 2 2½" wide satin band attached to neckline wraps around bust with large bow at left side in front; black silk lining. Designer's label at left of zipper: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label behind: "173027"

Ensemble of ivory floral damask silk: A) Full length tunic dress of ivory floral damask fully lined in chiffon with shoulder pads. Round neckline has diagonal placket of 27 self covered shank buttons going down left to waist. Slit on both sides from waist to lower hem. Long tapered sleeves with nine self-covered buttons. Designer's label: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Handwritten couture label underneath: "172931" b) Pants of same fabric with wide, straight leg. Pleated at waist. Zipper and two hook-and-eye closures at back; seam pockets on both sides. Unlined. Label: Designer's label "Balmain / Paris"

a) Dress of gray ombré silk chiffon. Full length. Empire bodice of openwork lace in a gray, green, peach, and cream floral and swirl design. Bodice lined in peach organza. Sleeveless. Skirt gradually turns from gray at top to dark pink at bottom and to purple on back. Back bodice has deep, V-shape. Fabric gathered at waist; center back zipper; open seam at back reveals underskirt of ombré fabric and two layers of dark pink silk chiffon. Designer's label at inside, left underarm: "Pierre Balmain / Paris" Couture number tag beneath designer's label: "173036" b) Stole of gray, dark pink, and purple ombré silk chiffon.