Hear a selection of personal tales told by a group of Indian women about their saris, followed by a sari draping demonstration. See the diversity of Indian wedding fashions, both saris and accessories, in a special fashion show presented by Mangalam. Wear your own sari and enter a drawing for a special prize! Stay for chai from Jaipur Avenue and food from itiffin4u.
In this talk, based on research from his next book on human and natural history in Puget Sound, David B. Williams will highlight how people have spent the last 13,000 years boating this extraordinary waterway.
For most of the 20th century, the story of American style was also the story of American garment unions. From affordable daywear to glitzy designer evening wear, unions were behind every stitch. In this intimate one-hour session, join Curator of Collections Clara Berg to view a surprising range of garments from the MOHAI collection that tell local and national stories about America's garment unions.
Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for this special digital Behind the Seams. This intimate one-hour session allows viewers to discover garments in detail and hear the stories that make them special. Take a visual journey through MOHAI's collection of shoes and see everything from buckles to beading up close.
Sequins, beading, shocking necklines and hems—party clothes from every era are meant for celebration...and maybe a little mischief. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate one-hour session to view a range of garments from the MOHAI collection that inspire a sense of celebration and fun.
While the outward appearance of clothing can dazzle the eye, it is the interior labels that often illuminate a deeper story. From couture houses, to tailors, to unions and independent makers, labels give tantalizing clues about the people that make fashion possible. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view a range of garments from the MOHAI collection that have delightful and surprising maker labels.
While the outward appearance of clothing can dazzle the eye, it is the interior labels that often illuminate a deeper story. From couture houses, to tailors, to unions and independent makers, labels give tantalizing clues about the people that make fashion possible. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view a range of garments from the MOHAI collection that have delightful and surprising maker labels.
Sixty years ago, Seattle hosted an extraordinary, futuristic-themed World's Fair. Clothing was an important part of the fair's story: including space-age uniforms for staff, wearable souvenirs with enchanting illustrations of the fairgrounds, and a live fashion show of contemporary designs sponsored by Vogue. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view highlights from MOHAI's extensive collection of garments from the 1962 World's Fair.
Sixty years ago, Seattle hosted an extraordinary, futuristic-themed World's Fair. Clothing was an important part of the fair's story: including space-age uniforms for staff, wearable souvenirs with enchanting illustrations of the fairgrounds, and a live fashion show of contemporary designs sponsored by Vogue. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view highlights from MOHAI's extensive collection of garments from the 1962 World's Fair.
Sixty years ago, Seattle hosted an extraordinary, futuristic-themed World's Fair. Clothing was an important part of the fair's story: including space-age uniforms for staff, wearable souvenirs with enchanting illustrations of the fairgrounds, and a live fashion show of contemporary designs sponsored by Vogue. Join Curator of Collections, Clara Berg, for an intimate in-person, one-hour session to view highlights from MOHAI's extensive collection of garments from the 1962 World's Fair.
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?
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?