Two Centuries of French Fashion, An Ephemeral Exhibit

When:
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 7:00p -
Monday, Aug 26, 2019 9:00p

Where:
French Cultural Center
53 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Art, Festivals & Fairs, University

Event website:
https://frenchculturalcenter.org/events/an-ephemeral-exhibit/

Celebrate Boston Fashion Week with a unique look at curated French pieces from the Lasell Fashion Collection. This unique exhibit and separate private tour of the collection are for one evening only!


Free and open to the public, the general reception will start at 7:00 PM and run through 9:00 PM, with light refreshments.


Ephemeral Exhibit: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Fashion Collection team at Lasell University have curated an exceptional intimate fashion retrospective spanning two centuries and multiple designers. On display will be 17 pieces from the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Sonia Rykiel, Jeanne Lanvin, and Comme des Garçons among others. These select pieces, including an original 1880 Parisian opera costume, will face each other in an exhibition that tells the story of their eras through their designs and the techniques used in their creation.


Jill M. Carey, Professor and Curator at Lasell University, Stephanie Hebert, Collections Manager, and their team of passionate students will be available to guide guests in this exceptional journey enriched by interactive components.


This event will mark the launching of the website and digital catalog of the University’s own permanent fashion collection.


Private Tour: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Register online - $40)
Limited tickets to a private tour and presentation of historic French hand fans with fan historian and collector Shelly Goncalves, former president of the Fan Association of North America, are available for purchase.


About the Lasell Fashion Collection
Established in 1996, the Lasell Fashion Collection (LFC) contains approximately 3,000 objects and currently resides in the Donahue Center for Creative and Applied Arts. While the collection spans 200 years of fashion history, the LFC is notable for its 20th century designer fashions, with an emphasis on couture. In 2018, over 1,200 artifacts were transferred to the LFC upon the closure of the American Textile History Museum in Lowell, MA. This important acquisition enriched the breadth and depth of the LFC's holdings, specifically in 19th and early 20th century everyday wear, undergarments, and accessories.


About Boston Fashion Week
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Boston Week! Boston Fashion Week was founded as a civic initiative in 1995. The force behind the week has been dedicated to creating opportunities that increase the viability and visibility of the local industry. The series of fashion related events throughout Greater Boston and beyond serves as a platform for both established industry professionals and aspiring newcomers to showcase their work as well as network with peers and the public.

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