Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! The aesthetics of fashion are constantly changing and with it our perception of what looks good. Join Curator of Collections Clara Berg for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view the historic fashions in MOHAI's collection which were once stylish but don't translate well to our modern eyes. What do you think—is it fabulous or frightful?
Cozy and casual, sporty and stylish, the stretchy versatility of knitwear has made it a wardrobe staple. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view knit garments from the MOHAI collection. From bathing suits to sweaters, French designers to Seattle manufacturers, you'll be in stitches over the variety and fascinating history of these fashions.
Cozy and casual, sporty and stylish, the stretchy versatility of knitwear has made it a wardrobe staple. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view knit garments from the MOHAI collection. From bathing suits to sweaters, French designers to Seattle manufacturers, you'll be in stitches over the variety and fascinating history of these fashions.
Cozy and casual, sporty and stylish, the stretchy versatility of knitwear has made it a wardrobe staple. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view knit garments from the MOHAI collection. From bathing suits to sweaters, French designers to Seattle manufacturers, you'll be in stitches over the variety and fascinating history of these fashions.
Pink for girls? Pants for boys? From color to cut, what we wear is infused with our era's ideas about gender. Designers may emphasize "masculine" or "feminine" elements on a garment or create a "unisex" look, but the rules around what those words mean change over time. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view historic fashions in MOHAI's collection which align with, deviate from, and expand our ideas about gendered clothing.
Almost Live! had Seattle in stitches, but what did the show have to say about local fashion—and specifically about grunge? While much has been written about grunge music, grunge style is far less studied than other counterculture fashions. Join Clara Berg, MOHAI Curator of Collections and manager of @AlmostStyle on Instagram, to explore how a comedy show might be the key to unlocking the fashion history mystery of grunge.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, fashion, and fun at MOHAI's Denim After Dark! Enjoy interactive activities like denim decorating, a photo booth, music and dancing.
Learn sashiko-style visible mending, a simple but useful patterned stitching technique for patching or embellishing denim and other woven textiles.
Join Chainstitch Massacre and Swell Stitch Works for an introduction to decorative embroidery on denim. Test your skills at hand-embroidery with a focus on lettering, and try your hand at a chain stitch industrial sewing machine.
Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg for a historical overview and an intimate viewing of the most stunning 1920s dresses in the our collection.
Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg for a historical overview and an intimate viewing of the most stunning 1920s dresses in the our collection.
Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg for a historical overview and an intimate viewing of the most stunning 1920s dresses in the our collection.