Showing posts with label Texas Fashion Collection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Texas Fashion Collection. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Antiques










The amount of detail in the two 1800s corseted tops (and sheer number of hook & eyes) is staggering. I can't imagine wearing making them or wearing them.

Seems crazy that just about 40 years later, ladies were wearing the likes of this 20s dress at bottom. Those Victorian mothers and grandmothers must have thought people were just walking around in their underwear!

All 3 pieces were procured from an historical fashion archive and are in amazing condition.
In the shop now.



Monday, February 6, 2012

Texas Fashion Collection





A few pics from the halls outside of the Texas Fashion Collection. I have been invited to do independent research and volunteer for the collection, and even though "spare" time is a bit of a joke with me, one cannot pass up an opportunity like this. More from inside the collection later.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Texas Fashion Collection

At a glance. Truly. One of the largest collections I have ever seen. Held in a small climate and temperature controlled warehouse. Beware! photo heavy post!

Above : Heavily beaded Victorian Blouse and a Burgundy Silk 20s dress

 Mutton Sleeve blouse, this thing had some heavy infrastructure ladies!

 Red Embroidery 2 piece Tea Ensemble

 1930s goodness by the row...


 Beautiful details that you must really see up close

 Lots of designer fashion beginning in the late 40s and early 50s
Below are the colorful dresses from James Galanos and a lace and leather piece from Oscar ( I think?).

A literal library of designers the likes of Gucci, Channel, Schiaparelli, Lanvin and others are alphabetized for your enjoyment.



 Rows of Pucci in the rafters!

 Shoes


 Oh, the shoes!



 A red Collection going out for display soon and a Nancy Reagan dress you might recognize.
(tiny lady)


 My Favorite dress above is the beaded Balanciaga with sea-foam underskirt. It was supposed to be in storage box already (just got back from a gallery in NYC) but the staff likes it so much they still have it out! Yeah : )

An impressive afternoon to say the least. I promise to make an appointment for anyone of you who come my way. If you have any general questions about the collection, I think I might have memorized every word from the tour. : )

More info here