Soutache ensemble

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Black jersey knit evening ensemble. A) Cape: black jersey knit cape with asymetrical hemline. High rounded neckline with centerfront opening. Braided. black jersey. neckline closure secured with a single hook&eye. The cape is embellished with forest green cord braid. brown cord braid and terra cotta. green. brown and black passementerie trim. These embellishments are centered on the right and left shoulder fronts and the centerback of the cape. Asymetrical hemline falling from knee-level centerfront to mid-calf centerback. Turned top-stitched hem. No label. B) Dress: black jersey knit dress with short sleeves. Princess-line bodice with moderate round neckline and centerback zipper … continued below

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1 ensemble

Creation Information

Kamali, Norma 1972.

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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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Description

Black jersey knit evening ensemble.

A) Cape: black jersey knit cape with asymetrical hemline. High rounded neckline with centerfront opening. Braided. black jersey. neckline closure secured with a single hook&eye. The cape is embellished with forest green cord braid. brown cord braid and terra cotta. green. brown and black passementerie trim. These embellishments are centered on the right and left shoulder fronts and the centerback of the cape. Asymetrical hemline falling from knee-level centerfront to mid-calf centerback. Turned top-stitched hem. No label.

B) Dress: black jersey knit dress with short sleeves. Princess-line bodice with moderate round neckline and centerback zipper closure. Natural waistseam with flared. two panel skirt. The skirt has two pleats at the waistline that mirror the princess seams of the bodice. Asymetrical hemline falling from just below knee-level centerfront to ankle-length at centerback. Turned top-stitched hem. The dress is accented at the centerfront waistline with terra cotta. green. brown and black passementerie trim to match the cape. No label.

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1 ensemble

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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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  • 1972

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Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • July 5, 2023, 10:42 a.m.

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  • July 28, 2023, 3:39 p.m.

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Kamali, Norma. Soutache ensemble, physical object, 1972; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2136254/: accessed June 3, 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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