The garment archive

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Repurposed L.L.Bean long-sleeved shirt in black, gray, white, and green plaid. Point collar, button front, buttoned cuffs, chest pocket, and curved hem.

DETAILS
Olive panel with gold-colored edging across one shoulder and upper chest. Large chenille patch depicting a Native American chief in a feathered headdress on the lower front, with hanging cords and beads. Layered, frayed textile strips applied to the opposite sleeve.

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Teal long-sleeved utility shirt with a back yoke, central back pleat, buttoned cuffs, and curved hem.

DETAILS
Multicolored printed cloth applied across the back yoke. Large rectangular green panel with an open, coarse texture and frayed edges sewn across the lower back. Smaller contrasting print patches at the sleeve and cuff.

GARMENT
Pale pull-on shorts with an elasticated waistband and blue palm-tree graphics. MAZATLAN lettering remains visible near one hem.

DETAILS
Blue paisley-print patch on one leg. Larger figurative print on the other, framed with green textured cloth and exposed edges. Additional patterned patch at the side. Narrow pale braid applied along both hems.

GARMENT
Charcoal crewneck sweater with ribbed neckline and cuffs.

DETAILS
Central figurative textile panel surrounded by a yellow floral border and pale scalloped trim. Narrow beaded strand hangs from the panel. Contrasting printed cloth inserted along the body and sleeves. Open cuts, irregular edges, and hanging strips remain visible.

GARMENT
Black short-sleeved jersey T-shirt with a ribbed crewneck.

DETAILS
Vertical figurative print panel applied to the chest over layered, frayed fabric. Additional multicolored and black-and-white patterned panels at one sleeve. Long pale ties hang below the sleeve. Narrow black fabric strips hang from the opposite side.

GARMENT
Gray short-sleeved knit top with a ribbed crewneck, triangular neck insert, and ribbed hem. Small circular badge at one shoulder.

DETAILS
Pale fabric bands applied around both sleeves. Rectangular chest panel assembled from pink, blue, and dark printed cloth, framed with textured green fabric and exposed edges.

GARMENT
Red plaid long-sleeved shirt with a pointed collar, buttoned cuffs, and curved hem.

DETAILS
Large pale panel applied across the back, with black COLORED lettering and a red-and-green floral border. Visible stitching follows the panel edges. Cowrie shells attached along the back of the collar.

GARMENT
Olive-and-cream plaid long-sleeved shirt with two flap chest pockets, a pointed collar, button front, and buttoned cuffs.

DETAILS
Large green-and-white striped panel with hand-stamped Adinkra symbols applied to the lower front. Bright patterned cloth added at the collar and shoulder. Zigzag stitching and frayed fabric edges visible around the additions.

GARMENT
Hooded pullover in coarse black, gray, and red striped woven fabric. Deep front neck opening, drawcords, and a pouch pocket. Stripes run vertically on the body and horizontally across the sleeves.

DETAILS
Rows of cowrie shells cover the front pocket. Multicolored printed patches and a pale four-part motif applied to the upper body. White script lettering runs vertically along one side of the chest.

GARMENT
Long-sleeved button-front shirt in teal, red, blue, and gray plaid. Pointed collar, buttoned cuffs, and curved hem.

DETAILS
A vertical row of cowrie shells follows one side of the front opening. Contrasting yellow-and-brown printed cloth inside the neckline. Small pale rectangular patch applied at the chest.

GARMENT
Pale blue long-sleeved denim workshirt with two pointed flap chest pockets, front fastenings, contrasting topstitching, and a curved hem.

DETAILS
Irregular calfskin panel embroidered onto one shoulder and upper chest, with hand-drawn cave-drawing-style markings. Cobalt-and-white graphic cloth at the opposite lower front, with a fringed edge. Contrasting printed fabric inside the neckline and a small dark red insert at one sleeve. Scattered blue marks on the denim body.

GARMENT
Blue, teal, cream, and red plaid long-sleeved shirt with a button front, two flap chest pockets, buttoned cuffs, and curved hem.

DETAILS
Pale square patch with four dark seed-like shapes at the shoulder. Parallel yellow-and-dark beaded strands attached to one collar point. Small burgundy oval patch at the lower front and pale square patch at one cuff. Contrasting print inside the neckline.

GARMENT
Long dress constructed from a black AFRO FUTURISM graphic T-shirt and a gathered skirt assembled from contrasting printed cloth.

DETAILS
Skirt panels combine small floral prints, larger organic motifs, and red, yellow, blue, and black geometric patterns. Pale lace trim runs horizontally across the lower skirt. The original short sleeves and crewneck are retained.

GARMENT
Long dress with a short-sleeved camouflage jersey upper body and an ochre patterned skirt. The upper body combines a gray-brown branching camouflage print with a tan desert-style camouflage print.

DETAILS
Black COLORED lettering crosses the front. Cowrie shells clustered at one side near the skirt join. Long skirt in lightweight cloth with linear motifs, horizontal stitched bands, and a translucent appearance.

GARMENT
Black leather biker pants with a double-button waist, angled zip pockets, prominent seams, and straight legs. Creased leather surface with areas of wear and varying sheen.

DETAILS
Green globe graphic and lettering on one thigh. White Africa silhouette and smaller white motif above it. Large white script lettering and Leimert Park LLC text applied down the opposite leg.

GARMENT
Cream, tan, and pale pink drawstring trousers with a loose leg and adjustable gathered hems. Irregular light and dark areas cover the fabric.

DETAILS
Repeated dark stylized face graphics distributed across both legs in different orientations. Several motifs are partially interrupted by the pale areas of the ground. Small beads finish the lower drawcords.

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Purple drawstring trousers with wide legs and gathered hems.

DETAILS
Large patchwork mask applied to one leg. Black and burgundy cloth combined with zebra-patterned sections, lime accents, and geometric fabric pieces to form the face. Frayed blue denim strips frame the mask. Beaded fringe hangs from its lower edge.