HCC Fashion Archive

This is the official tumblr page of HCC Fashion Archive. Visit our archive at fashionarchive.hccs.edu.

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Happy birthday, @normakamali. In our historical collection, we have a classic #2000s Norma Kamali leopard print top with flared sleeves. Gift from Linda Kuykendahl. #NormaKamali #leopard #rayon #hccfashionarchive #hccfashion #fashion #houston https://www.instagram.com/p/CfVERSYJvSs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Houston Community College (HCC) Fashion Archive, Houston's best hidden treasure, has launched a fundraising plan to help us stay on track to meet our goal of digitizing 850 pieces by August 31, 2023. How can you support? Go to: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/HCCFashionArchive #hccfashionarchive #supporthccfashionarchive #hccfashion #fashionarchives https://www.instagram.com/p/CfSzo3NMJpD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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August 1, 1936 marks the day where one of the greatest fashion designer in history was born — Yves Saint Laurent. Featuring (swipe from left to right), Saint Laurent’s fuchsia skirt suit and hot pink to purple satin high heel pumps. Lastly, a photo of Yves Saint-Laurent himself. “Fashions fade; style is eternal.” - YSL Photographer by @sqfoto #hccfashion #hccfashionarchive #ysl #yvessaintlaurent #saintlaurent #mfah #fashion #fashion archives @iammorily (at Hcc Fashion Department) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSE0-MFA2wO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Today we celebrate Luci Baines Johnson’s birthday 🎉 Sharing this bridal party dress from our historical collection, “gown by Priscilla of Boston for the White House Wedding of Luci Baines Johnson on the 6th day of August 1966, Betty Beal.” #hccfashionarchive #lucibainesjohnson #whitehousewedding #bettybeal #priscillaofboston #priscillakidder /@iammorily https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ1Cn-spkk2/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Nobody will remember a time there wasn’t a Halston.” Have you seen the new @Netflix series Halston? Check it out! We also have a piece of Halston in our collection: #1980s black silk bias cut, blouson evening gown with front slit. *The video on this post has been reposted. All credits reserved to the rightful owner. @netflix @halston #halston #eveninggowns #hccfashionarchive #hccfashion #hccfashionschool #mfah #metcostumeinstitute #halstonnetflix https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBPwIwpi9s/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Minh Hanh, Multicolored Silk Velvet Shrug. #2000s #minhhanh #hccfashion #hccfashionarchive #hccfashionschool #houstonfashion #metcostumeinstitute #mfah #silk #velvet #fringe https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_HOgFJXe0/?igshid=paj1ag60a40t

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Ruby Marquez, Black and White Shibori Jacket and Dress. ca. 2000-2009 This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna. #hccfashionarchive #hccfashion #hccfashionschool #houstonfashion #metcostumeinstitute #mfah #rubymarquez #shibori https://www.instagram.com/p/COviL-SpkTd/?igshid=o2qonohoy0wb

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Ruby Marquez, Ruby Marquez, Black and White Shibori Jacket and Dress. ca. 2000-2009 This piece was designed by an HCC Alumna. #hccfashionarchive #hccfashion #hccfashionschool #houstonfashion #metcostumeinstitute #mfah #rubymarquez #shibori https://www.instagram.com/p/COviL-SpkTd/?igshid=1kw2fjnu4y2rm

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Helmut Lang, Asymmetrical Top. Description: Asymmetrical hip-length sleeveless top in nude viscose challis and nude goat leather accent. Date: #2010s #helmutlang #viscose #goatleather #hccfashion #hccfashionarchive #metcostumeinstitute #mfah https://www.instagram.com/p/COs8PIWpz2V/?igshid=dg0njdo32qp9

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Traditional Portugal Multicolored Wool Festival Dance Costume, ca. 1980 Gift from Kay King #hccfashion #hccfashionarchive #fashionarchive #houstonfashion #mfah #metcostumeinstitute #portugal #festivaldance https://www.instagram.com/p/COgHs3OJNvq/?igshid=1939yes25fqi9

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1950’s White braid over wire cocktail hat made to resemble oak leaf and acorn branches. #1950s #nature #hccfa #hccfashionschool #millenary Photo credit: @sqfoto (at Hcc Fashion Department) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLxWutwJeHC/?igshid=funcnv4fnpgk

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Do you love the ‘80s? Here is a piece from our archive collection: Bob Mackie Boutique, Purple Polyester Dress #hccfashion #hccfashionschool #hccfashionarchive #fashionarchives #bobmackie #mfah #houston #houstonfashion #bobmackieboutique #silkpolyester https://www.instagram.com/p/COQ5Blfp9Z5/?igshid=1qdw82a19m0ks

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Featuring Ruby Marquez’ Metallic Gray Silk Jacket from our Alumni Collection ✨ Photographer @sqfoto #hccfashion #hccfashionschool #houston #fashionhistory #fashionarchive #metcostumeinstitute #mfah #rubymarquez #metallicgray #jacket #applique https://www.instagram.com/p/CD18HISp7be/?igshid=epa4e8zj1xwz

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1890s Burgundy Taffeta Bodice. Funded by @tslac Photographed by @sqfoto #hccfashionschool #fashionhistory #1890 #fashiondesign #costumedesign #mfah #metcostumeinstitute (at Hcc Fashion Department) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnLZK8p2h1/?igshid=qw3z8zfd668r

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André Laug espresso long sleeve silk blouse with a pointed flat collar, black velvet neck tie, ruffled capelet, and concealed placket. #fabulous Laug was a French designer trained in Paris by André Courrèges and Nina Ricci. He passed away from a heart attack at the age of 53. #hccfa #hccfashionschool #wearehcc Photo credit: @sqfoto (at Hcc Fashion Department) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLxVWQTpUMJ/?igshid=1r9xw0jd6mo8

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Issey Miyake, Sushi Purses Bamboo box containing purses folded to resemble sushi. Gift from @hccfashionschool Professor, Alexander Chapman Photography by @sqfoto #hccfashion #fashionarchives #isseymiyake #sushipurse https://www.instagram.com/p/CL416RbJbqp/?igshid=6v7ypmkjrabz

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Cheers to 2021 🥂 Today is Monday, so we will be highlighting #menswearmonday with this #1890s Men's Blue and Ecru Silk Waistcoat, Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown. Photography by @sqfoto #hccfashionschool #hccfashionarchive #houston #fashionhistory #houstonfashion #textile #metcostumeinstitute #mfah #menswear #waistcoat #fashionarchives https://www.instagram.com/p/CJozg3PJwou/?igshid=1f0rns6wqhtj0