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Image of Sailmates jacket and skirt ensemble, modeled in the World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Sailmates jacket and skirt ensemble, modeled in the World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair had a Fashion Pavilion with a live fashion show. Four times a day, models paraded across “lily pad” platforms suspended over a perfumed fountain. The show was titled “The Miracle of American Fashion” and produced by Vogue magazine. The goal was to feature outfits from manufacturers all over the country who were making stylish clothing at…
ID Number:1962.2821.4C913
Date:1962
Image of Pair of plain black pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

Pair of plain black pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

These women's shoes, made by Town and Country, were part of an ensemble that was presented in a show in the Fashion Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.6
Date:1962
Image of Red suit with stole, modeled in the Seattle World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Red suit with stole, modeled in the Seattle World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair had a Fashion Pavilion with a live fashion show. Four times a day, models paraded across “lily pad” platforms suspended over a perfumed fountain. The show was titled “The Miracle of American Fashion” and produced by Vogue magazine. The outfits were from manufacturers all over the country who were making stylish clothing at price points that…
ID Number:1962.2821.6C915
Date:1962
Image of Gray herringbone wool jumper dress with belt, worn as part of the Seattle World's Fair Century 21 Fashion Show, 1962

Gray herringbone wool jumper dress with belt, worn as part of the Seattle World's Fair Century 21 Fashion Show, 1962

The Fashion Group, Inc. was established in 1928 by Edna Wollman Chase, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue magazine. Founding members included Elizabeth Arden, Eleanor Roosevelt and Helena Rubinstein. In 1962, the local Fashion Group of Seattle coordinated the Interiors and Fashion Exhibit located in the World of Commerce and Industry complex at the Seattle's World Fair. Clothing and textiles were exhibited in…
ID Number:1962.2821.9C918
Date:1962
Image of Pair of tan and black pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

Pair of tan and black pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

These women's shoes were worn with a dress and hat combination. They were presented in the Fashion Pavilion at the Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.10
Date:1962
Image of Black, glossy plastic poncho with stretch pants, worn as part of the Seattle World's Fair Century 21 Fashion Show, 1962

Black, glossy plastic poncho with stretch pants, worn as part of the Seattle World's Fair Century 21 Fashion Show, 1962

The Fashion Group, Inc. was established in 1928 by Edna Wollman Chase, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue magazine. Founding members included Elizabeth Arden, Eleanor Roosevelt and Helena Rubinstein. In 1962, the local Fashion Group of Seattle coordinated the Interiors and Fashion Exhibit located in the World of Commerce and Industry complex at the Seattle's World Fair. Clothing and textiles were exhibited in…
ID Number:1962.2821.11C920
Date:1962
Image of Striped knit dress, worn as part of Seattle World's Fair Century 21 Fashion Show, 1962

Striped knit dress, worn as part of Seattle World's Fair Century 21 Fashion Show, 1962

The Fashion Group, Inc. was established in 1928 by Edna Wollman Chase, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue magazine. Founding members included Elizabeth Arden, Eleanor Roosevelt and Helena Rubinstein. In 1962, the local Fashion Group of Seattle coordinated the Interiors and Fashion Exhibit located in the World of Commerce and Industry complex at the Seattle's World Fair. Clothing and textiles were exhibited in…
ID Number:1962.2821.13C922
Date:1962
Image of Pair of low-cut leather boots, worn as part of C21 Fashion Show, 1962

Pair of low-cut leather boots, worn as part of C21 Fashion Show, 1962

These women's shoes were part of a White Stag poncho and ski pants ensemble. They were presented in the Fashion Pavilion at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.14
Date:1962
Image of Sweater and skirt ensemble, modeled in the Seattle World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Sweater and skirt ensemble, modeled in the Seattle World's Fair Fashion Pavilion, 1962

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair had a Fashion Pavilion with a live fashion show. Four times a day, models paraded across “lily pad” platforms suspended over a perfumed fountain. The show was titled “The Miracle of American Fashion” and produced by Vogue magazine. The outfits were from manufacturers all over the country who were making stylish clothing at price points that…
ID Number:1962.2821.14C923
Date:1962
Image of Pair of black flat pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

Pair of black flat pumps, worn as part of Century 21 Seattle World's Fair Fashion Show, 1962

These women's shoes were part of a Bobbie Brooks skirt and sweater ensemble. They were presented in the Fashion Pavilion at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.
ID Number:1962.2821.16
Date:1962
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