Suede ensemble

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Southwest inspired skirt ensemble of dark red/rust suede: A) Blouse. V-shaped neckline with beading and cut-out details. Elbow length sleeves with beading at asymmetric hem. Scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designers label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe B) Knee length skirt. 1" waistband with suede lacing; two front darts. Lacing above scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure with self-covered snap on waistband. Lined in rust colored silken fabric. C) Maxi skirt constructed of leather with suede side out. Two tiered with extensive beaded fringe. Waistband is laced … continued below

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1 ensemble : suede

Creation Information

Grimes, Barbara 1990/1999.

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This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Texas Fashion Collection and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Southwest inspired skirt ensemble of dark red/rust suede:
A) Blouse. V-shaped neckline with beading and cut-out details. Elbow length sleeves with beading at asymmetric hem. Scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure; unlined.
Designers label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe

B) Knee length skirt. 1" waistband with suede lacing; two front darts. Lacing above scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure with self-covered snap on waistband. Lined in rust colored silken fabric.

C) Maxi skirt constructed of leather with suede side out. Two tiered with extensive beaded fringe. Waistband is laced on the interior with interwoven beading on the exterior. Front darts; slits at side seams. Center back zipper closure with self-covered snap on waistband. Upper skirt lined in rust colored silken fabric.

D) Shoulder wrap with beading along top edge and decorative cut bottom edge. Unlined.

E) Contoured belt with scalloped bottom edge. Decorative center back seam with punched detailing. Flower shaped beaded buckle. Backed in matching suede.
Designers label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe

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1 ensemble : suede

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Texas Fashion Collection

The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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  • 1990/1999

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  • June 20, 2022, 11:41 a.m.

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  • Feb. 7, 2023, 12:29 p.m.

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Grimes, Barbara. Suede ensemble, physical object, 1990/1999; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1944538/: accessed June 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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