Textile Artistry: The Muniz Collection
A showcase of Gilbert Muniz's stunning collection featuring asymmetrical cuts, vibrant embroidery, and luxurious fabrics.
Gilbert Muniz is a fashion design teacher and designer living in Houston, Texas. His work focuses on integrating surface design and embellishments into modern cuts and tailoring. He’s never satisfied with the ordinary, and is constantly learning new and innovative techniques to add pizazz to his work.
Asymmetrical jacket with dress
A vibrant blue cotton jacket with colorful shisha embroidery and sequins, paired with a multicolored cotton dress. Both are hand-dyed and fully lined with silk, showcasing intricate detail and unique style.
Black silk and hand-dyed cotton ensemble
A chic ensemble: a crinkle-pleated black silk blouse with a gathered waist, fully lined in green silk. Paired with a quilted black cotton corset featuring hand-dyed diamond appliqués.
Mauve silk corset & bustle
A hand-embellished mauve silk corset features beaded floral motifs and crystals. A matching mauve silk bustle, lined with paisley cotton, completes the ensemble.
Embroidered cotton jacket
A vibrant, hand-dyed cotton jacket adorned with sequins, beads, and buttons. Fully lined in gold silk, this piece showcases exquisite hand-beading and embroidery.
Green corduroy and cotton bodice and skirt
A stunning green corduroy bodice with padded hips and a matching floor-length skirt featuring cotton floral appliqués. Includes a cropped pleated jacket. This ensemble showcases exquisite detail and luxurious fabrics.
Green cotton jacket with dress
A hand-dyed green cotton jacket features gold resin buttons and a paisley pattern on the collar and cuffs. Sequins add extra sparkle to this quilted, double-breasted design.
Grey wool corseted dress
A mid-length grey wool dress features kimono sleeves, quilted detailing, and beaded tassels. Fully lined in green silk, it includes a matching grey wool corset with black beading and silk floral appliqués.
Yellow and black pinwale corduroy vest
A hand-dyed yellow and black pinwale corduroy vest. Features hand-beaded appliqués, buttons, and a patterned silk lining. Double-breasted design.
Green cotton corseted ensemble
A stunning hand-dyed green cotton jacket, embellished with beads and sequins, is paired with a matching corset and full-length skirt. The jacket is fully lined with silk. This ensemble showcases intricate detailing and luxurious fabrics.
Cream silk organza and cotton muslin jacket with skirt
A luxurious cream cotton jacket, quilted and embellished with sequins, glass, and crystal beads. Features hand-poured resin buttons and a matching asymmetrical cream silk organza skirt.
Multi-colored silk skirt with under-dress
A multi-colored silk masterpiece! This layered handkerchief skirt features an elastic waistband and a pleated under-dress with an asymmetrical broomstick skirt. Hand-painted, hand-dyed, and embellished with glass beadwork.
Designer and teacher
Gilbert Muniz expertly drapes and shapes material to create unique forms. He has written for Threads magazine, and currently teaches fashion design courses at a Houston Community College.
DIY skirt sloper
Learn to drape a skirt sloper with Gilbert Muniz. This easy-to-follow lesson will teach you the fundamentals of draping. Get started on your next project!
To explore more of Muniz's work, visit stitchingvulture.com
Houston Community College Fashion Archive
Contributors
Art Direction: Alexander Chapman
Photography: Shane Qureshi
Editors: Gilbert Muniz, Sue Therrell, Jordan Vivian, Morhieley Sanchez
Donor
Gilbert Muniz
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