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Close up of a blue gown covered in sequins and beads.

Behind the Seams: Sparkly, Shiny, and Iridescent

Saturday October 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Event Series: Behind the Seams

Be it sequins, rhinestones, metallic threads, or beading, the best way to turn heads is to dress with some sparkle!

Join Seattle Style: Fashion/Function curator, Clara Berg, to discover how historic garments enlist a range of techniques to catch the light and demand attention. These intimate one-hour sessions allow viewers to discover garments in detail and hear the stories that make them special.

Your ticket includes full access to the museum. Come early or stay after to view all of the textiles and historic garments on display.

For disability accommodations, please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks prior to the event.

Details

Venue

  • MOHAI
  • MOHAI - 860 Terry Ave N
    Seattle, WA 98109 United States
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  • Phone (206) 324-1126

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Cost:
$10 for MOHAI members; $15 students; $25 general public (includes museum admission)

Speaker Bio

Clara Berg

Clara Berg

Clara Berg is MOHAI’s Curator of Collections. She manages the museums artifact collection, including MOHAI’s extensive holdings of clothing, accessories, and textiles. She received her MA in Costume and Textile studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.