UCO - Oklahoma Fashion Museum Collection
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In the late 1950s, several prominent Oklahoma City women in fashion-related businesses initiated contacts with The Fashion Group International, Inc. headquartered in New York. As a result, a new regional “Fashion Group, Inc. of Oklahoma City (OKC Fashion Group)” was established in the fall of 1958. One of the goals of the OKC Fashion Group was to collect garments in order to establish a “designer costume collection” covering several decades and representing significant changes in fashion design. They collected garments and accessories from prominent women in Oklahoma. The collection was to be used by fashion marketing, costume design, drama, art, and history students. The items in the collection range from the late 1800s to the 1970s.
In 1989, the OKC Fashion Group disbanded and donated the entire collection to Central State University, which is now called the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO).
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Item Open Access Women's Gloves(2019-06) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts gloves ranging from 2 button to 18 button designed by Hansen, Exclusively Wear Right, Grandoe, Barra Gloves, Le Gant Hermes, Viola Weinberger, Caresse, Aria Paris, Aris, Crescendoe, TM Reg., Osborn, Fownes Embraceable, Andre David, Boyce Lazarus, Van Raalte, Fownes, Nylon, Stetson, Chevreau, Rovira, Gant Jonquet, Bacmo, Chureau, Faris Freres, Glovers Guild, Kay Fuchs, Novo, Lilly Dache, Viola Weinberger, Ireland's Kidtext, Ireland's Carado, Hammer of Hollywood, Gloves of Meyers Make, Landel, Christian Dior, Lord & Taylor, Julius Garfinckel, Kisiav, Catello D'Auria, Lionel Le Grand, Marcel Wagner, FFJ Creation, Aris of Paris, and Black French.Item Open Access Short Day Dresses & Long Casual Dresses(2019-11) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts dresses from the 1910s to the 1980s designed by Adele Simpson, Adrian, Ann Fogarty, Antonio de Castillo, Arden Barrett, B.H. Wragge, Ben Reig, Ben Reig for Omar Kiam, Ben Zuckerman, Bill Blass, Charles Amour, Charles Cooper, Chester Einbert, Christian Dior, Clair McCardell Clothes by Townley, David Warren, De Michel, Design Thai, Don Sayres for Gamut, Dynasty, Eisenberg Originals, Ethel of Beverly Hills, Geoffrey Beene, Finala, Gino Charles, Gus Mayer, Halston, Harvey Berin designed by Karen Stark, Hattie Carnegie, Helga, Holly Hoelscher, Irene, JackFeit, Jacques Fath, Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert, James Galanos, Jerry Silverman, Joan Leslie by Kasper, Josie Carter, Kilu Kuwan for Judith Ann, Larry Aldrich, Leonard, M. Nadler, Malia of Honolulu, Mallory, Marie McCarthy for Larry Aldrich, Mafrtha, Maurice Rentner, Michaerle Vollbrach, Molly Parnis, Morton Myles, Nat Kaplan, Norell-Tassell, Norman Norell, Oleg Cassini, Originala, Oscar de la Renta, Paraphernalia, Pattullo-Jo Copeland, Pauline Trigere, Peter Clements, Ralph Lauren, Roberta de Camerino, Rodrigues, Ronald Amey, Roxanne, S. Howard Hirsh, Sara Fredericks, Teal Traina, Traina-Norell, Travilla, Ursula of Beverly Hills, Victor Costa, and Werle's in Beverly Hills.Item Open Access Women's Suits & Suit Ensembles(2019-09) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts suits and suit ensembles from the 1940s to the 1970s designed by Adele Simpson, Adolfo, Ann Klein, Anne Murray, B.H. Wragge, Bardley, Ben Reig, Ben Zuckerman, Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, Bonnie Cashin, Butte Knit, Cardinali, Chanel, Charles Kupersmith, Charles Cooper, Christian Dior, Dalton Coordinates, Dan Milstein, Balenciaga, Davidow, Ernst Strauss & Schneel Sports, Forre, Harold Lavine, Hattie Carnegie, Irene, Larry Aldrich, Lillie Rubin, Mary McFadden, Michel of California, Miss Bergdorf, Nettie Rosenstein, Ralph Lauren, Renee' Fran, Sophie Original, Spectator, Ltd., Tessuti-Artigiana-Roma, Traveilla, and William Devitz.Item Open Access Women's Separates: Blouses, Evening Tops, Jackets, Skirts & Sweaters(2019-09) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts separates from the 1900s to the 1970s designed by Adele Simpson, Butte Knit, Catalina, Ciao Sport Ltd., Contessa Monique, Country Clothes, Design Thai, Edith Small, Emilio Pucci, Emerett Jackman, Francesca Damon for Starington, Francesca Sterlacci, Goldworm, J. Tiktiner, James Kenrob, Lee Hermabn, Liz Clairborne, Mademoiselle, Mr. Blackwell. Nardis Sport, Norman Norell, Oleg Cassini, Ollie, Oscar de la Renta, Rosanna, Roth Le-Cover, Steven Barry II, Tina Leser, Wolsey Ltd., and ZiZi International.Item Open Access Daytime & Evening Capes, Coats, Furs, Jackets, Shawls & Stoles(2019-09) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts outerwear from the 1800s to the 1970s designed by Alexandrine, Bardley, Ben Zuckerman, Birger Christensen, Bonnie Cashin, Calvin Klein, Carlye, Castillo of Spain, Count Romi Ltd., Cuddle-Coat, Davidow, Dynasty, Field & Stream, Galanos for Amelia Gray, Ginala, Jim Baldwin for Young Elegants, Lawrence of London, Martha, Modele Jeanne Lanvin, Norman Norell, Originala, Pauline Trigere, Roberta di Camerina, Saint Laurent, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman, Tiktiner of France, and William Fox.Item Open Access Purses, Handbags, Clutches, and a Reticule(2019-07) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts accessories from the 1800s to the 1980s designed by Whiting & Davis Co., Lennox Bags, Simon Inter. Co., Nettie Rosenstein, Milch, Bags by Josef, Coblentz Original, Bes Schlauk, Town & Country Shoes, Magid, Koret, Inger, Lewis, Bobbie Jerome, Koret Tresor, Ganson, Christian Dior, Roberta di Camerino, Bags by Nicholas Reich, Cara, Claire Fashions, Harry Rosenfield, C. & M. Caron, Ruth Saltz, Greta, and Equitable.Item Open Access Women's Hats(2019-07) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts hats from the 1950s to the 1980s designed by Adolfo, Amy, Celetha, NYC, Chanda, Chapeaux Original, Christian Dior, Christine Original, Clover Land, Coralie, Dolly Madison, Edward Mann, Emme, Inc., Ere Nouvelle, Evelyn Varon, Evelyn Varon Exclusive, Everitt Needlepoint, Frances Fisher, Frank Olive, g. Howard Hodge, GenAnderson, Gladys, Gladys & Belle, Grace Burney, Oklahoma City, H.M. Wallis Moodel, Hattie Carnegie, Helen Liebert, I Magnin & Co., Irene of New York, Jacqueline, Jan Leslie, Lee Bury of Dallas, Lilly Mendel, Lloyd Wright, Madcaps, Maggi Alexander, Marion Valle', Mark III, Miss Margo, Mister G, Modern Miss, Mr. John, Mr. John Jr., Nat Frank, Roger Heim, Sally Victor, Schiaparelli, Skol Nips, Sonni, California, and Valier Modes.Item Open Access Women's Hats(2019-07) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts hats from the 1800s to the 1950s designed by Alfreda, Inc., Alice May, Amy, Andrea Fashions, Avalon, Beatrice-Martin, Bits & Buttons, Blossom Hats, Bluebirds, Chanda, D. Charles, Dajon, Danciger, de Villar, Beverly Hills, Emme, Inc., Ere Nouvelle, Ethel, Eve Tartar, Eve, Chicago, Evelyn Varon, Freiman Original, New York, G. Howard Hodge, Gage Handcraf, Gardner, Genevieve Bernard, Paris, Gladys & Belle, Gladys & Belle, NYC, Grace Burney, Okla. City, Hardesty, Hattie Carnegie, Height of Fashion Hats, Helen Liebert, I. Magnin, I. Magnin & Co., I. Magnin & Co., Raleigh, Irene of New York, Jan Leslie, Jean Sutton, Jean Tess, Paris, John Frederics Charmer, Kay & Guy Anderson, Laddie Northridge, Leslie James, Lilly Dache', Lloyd Wright, Lorie, NYC, Madcaps, Mad'Leine, Paris, Maggi Originals, Marche Hats, NYC, McHenry's Hats, Milbrae Exclusives, Mildred's, Duncan, Okla., Modes Annette, Paris, Morquez, Mr. D', Mr. Jaques, Mr. John, Mr. John Jr., Nat Frank, Parkridge Exclusives, Rex, Inc., Rivera, Ronnie Hats, Sadye Landsman, Sally Victor, Sonni, California, Starling, Toni Bullocks, Vagn, Kobenhavn, Valerie Modes, Veola Modes, New York, Vera Whistler, Wilshire, and Yvette.Item Open Access Evening Gowns and Evening Wear(2019-08) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts dresses from the 1920s to the 1980s designed by Bess Schlauk, Beverly Hills, CA, Ares, Adolfo, NY, Arnold Scassi, Bianchi, Bill Blass, Ceil Chapman, Charles Cooper, Chester Weinberg, Countess Alexander, NY, De Michel Originals of California, Donald Brooks, Edward Molyneux, Eisenberg & Sons Original, Eres- Couture, Estevez, Geoffrey Beene, Gilberts for Tally, Halston, Halston IV, Harold Levine, Harvey Bevin designed by Karen Stark, Hattie Carnegie, Helen Rose, Helena Barbieri Original, Herbert Latimer for Irene, Jacques Fath designs for Joseph Halpert, James Galanos, Jill Richards, Jobere by Morty Sussman, John MacDougall, Joy Stevens, Kasper for J.L. sort, Ltd., Liz Berg for Bernie Bee, NY, Malcolm Start, Mardi Gras, NY, Martha, Mary McFadden, Mollie Parnis, Mr. Blackwell, Neal McClintock, Nettie Rosenstein, Norell for I. Magnin & Co., Norman Norell, Original by Miss America, Original by Rudolf, Oscar de la Renta, Paganne Ltd. by Gene Berk, Pattullo-JO Copeland, Pauline Trigere, Peer, Rebecca, California, Ric McClintock, Rizkallah for Malcolm Star, Robert Rosenfeld Original, Roger Milot for Fed Perlberg, Ronald Amey, Rosalie MaCrini, NY, Rudi Gernreich for Bob Cunningham, Saba, California, Shirley Bellmon, Sophie of Saks 5th Avenue, Tee-ca, New York, Tissu Staron Paris, Travilla, Victoria Royal Ltd., Young America by Oleg Cassini, Zanda Rhodes, and ZiZi International.Item Open Access Casual Pant Ensembles, Skirt and Top Ensembles, Sportswear, and World War II Uniforms(2019-10) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts ensembles and sportswear from the 1900s until the 1970s designed by Act III, Adolfo, Alex Coleman, Arendine, Beene Bag, Beene Bazaar, Breckenridge, Calvin Klein, Dalton, Diane Von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci, Galanos, Geoffrey Beene, Ginessa, Hanai Mori, Internarionale Set, Jantzen, Kimberly Knits, Lasserre Couture Sport, Mark Hober, Inc., Michaele Volbrach, Pauline Trigere, Ralph Loren, and Ronald Amey.Item Open Access Short Evening Dresses and Suits(2019-08) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts evening suits and dresses from the 1940s to the 1980s designed by Ben Reig, Ben Zuckerman, Bess Schlauk, Bettina, Bill Blass, Ceil Chapman, Christian Dior, Dominic, Donald Brooks, Earl Luck, Fashion West, Geoffrey Beene, Gino Charles, Halston, Harvy Berin, House of Gold, House of Kunel, Jacques Fath, John Moore, Larry Aldrich, Miss Egypt, Monte-Sano & Pruzan, Myron Herbert, Nat Kaplan, Oleg Cassimi, Oscar de la Renta, Pattullo-Jo Copeland, Philip Hulitar, Seymore Jackson, Suzanne Handknitting, Traina-Norell, Victor Costa, Wayne Fuller, and Werle of Beverly Hills.Item Open Access Cocktail Dresses(2019-11) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts dresses from the 1940s to the 1970s designed by Adele Simpson,Albert Nipon, Anna Miller, Anthony Blotta, Ben Barrack, Bill Blass, Branell Original, Burke-Amey, Cardinali, Ceil Chapman, Christian Dior, Claire McCardell, Donald Brooks, Edith Small, Edward Abbott, Edythe Washington, Geoffrey Beene, Harry Berin designed by Karen Stark, Hong Kong, Howard Geer, Hubert Latimer for Irene, Irene, Lean Lutece, Joan Leslie, John Moore, Larry Aldrich, Lee Gordon, Mary McFadden, Maxwell Shieff, Michelle, Inc, Mignon, Mike Anthony, Milmont, Mollie Parnis, Mr. Blackwell, Nat Tuman, Norman Norell, Pattullo-Jo Copeland, Paule Nelson, Pauline Trigere, Roban, Roxanne, Samuel Winston by Roxanne, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman, Sophia, SybilConnolly, Talmack/John Moore, Teal Traina, Terry-Allen, Traina-Norell, and Ursula.Item Open Access Cocktail Dresses(2019-08) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts dresses from the 1940s to the 1970s designed by Adele Simpson, Albert Nipon, Anna Miller, Anthony Blotta, Ben Barrack, Bill Blass, Branell Original, Burke-Amey, Cardinali, Ceil Chapman, Christian Dior, Claire McCardell, Donald Brooks, Edith Small, Edward Abbott, Edythe Washington, Geoffrey Beene, Harry Berin designed by Karen Stark, Hong Kong, Howard Geer, Hubert Latimer for Irene, Irene, Lean Lutece, Joan Leslie, John Moore, Larry Aldrich, Lee Gordon, Mary McFadden, Maxwell Shieff, Michelle, Inc, Mignon, Mike Anthony, Milmont, Mollie Parnis, Mr. Blackwell, Nat Tuman, Norman Norell, Pattullo-Jo Copeland, Paule Nelson, Pauline Trigere, Roban, Roxanne, Samuel Winston by Roxanne, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman, Sophia, SybilConnolly, Talmack/John Moore, Teal Traina, Terry-Allen, Traina-Norell, and Ursula.Item Open Access Shoes and Boots(2019-07) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts shoes and boots designed by Hamilton Shoe Co., F.N. Foster & Company, Bench Made Volk's, Meadors and Son's, Palter DeLiso Inc., I. Miller Beautiful Shoes, Beleganti, Dominic Romano, Capri Last, Paris Fashion Shoes, Wanda Last, Kerrybrooke Featherlite Fashions, Herbert Levine, Barefoot Original, Andrew Geller, Andrew Geller Gamins, Leisure Loungers Reg., Town & Country Shoes, Dr. Onen, Customcraft, Designer Originals Jacqueline, Delman De Luxe, Holiday Fine Shoes, Andrew Geller Exquisite Footwear, Al Rosenthal's, Mr. Stanley Couture Footwear, Design by Evans, DeLiso Debs, ARIA, Palermo Originals, QualityCraft, Mijji, Herbert Levine, Delmanette Styled by Delman, Carmelletes, Galano, Famous-Barr Co., Reine de Beaute', Sbicca California, Adlib, Bruno Magli, Station Wagons, Mr. Seymour, 1876 Johansen, Stanley Philipson, Made for Alberto, Saks Fifth Avenue, Van Arden, Perry Chester, Protege, Exclusive Foleys, Dayne Taylor, El Corte Ingles Boutique, QualiCraft, Stanwood, Delman Boutique, Bonwit Teller, Miramonte, Kornhauser of Palm Beach, Sesto Meucci, Enosis, Julianelli, Mackey Starr, Delman, Amalfi by Rangoni, Gamins, Bertlyn 22, La Belle Originals, Naturalizer, Peacocks, BM Bologna, Garolini, Nina, Rene for Shoe Biz, Monil Amalfi by Rangoni, Bartali Amalfi by Rangoni, Footflairs, Browsabouts, Evan-Picone, Charles Jourdan, Quality Footwear Fashions, Del Nita, Mocle's, Amano, Salvatore Ragamo, Amalfi by Rangmi Segno, PINATO Amalbi by Rangoni, Evins, Tara, Tomaia Pelle, Michael, Kf Ltd., Spa Nine West, Faema, Amalfi b Rangoni, Semelle CUIR Veritable, Cosmopolitans, Genia, Bench Made Volk's, T.W. Coverdale, Battani, Golo, Bandolino, Sbicca Californians, Avon, and The Golden Rule Shoe.Item Open Access Bedclothes and Undergarments(2019-10) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts bedcloths and undergarments designed by Colony Club, Emilio Pucci, Eye-ful, Fantasy Lingerie, Fischer Heavenly Silk Lounge, Forfor Confidante, Movie Star, Patricia, Penny Dale, Seamprufe, Sydney Bush, Vanity Fair, and Warner's.Item Open Access Accessories (Scarves, Jewelry, Belts, Fans & Feathers, Umbrellas)(2019-10) Huffman, MaryCatalog depicts accessories designed by Prusa, Ciro's Ltd., Yves Saint Laurent, M. Campbell, Gucci, V. Accomo, Alfred Angelo, Patrick Pivre de la Freta, Echo, and Sant' Angelo.