VIP Opening Celebration | The Collection: Greatest Fits (Vol. 1): The Art of Archiving Fashion
Jeremy Mikolajczak, the Sybil Harrington Director and CEO, and the Board of Trustees of Phoenix Art Museum, cordially invite you to an exclusive ACI Member reception celebrating The Collection: Greatest Fits (Vol. 1): The Art of Archiving Fashion, featuring more than 80 garments and accessories that offer the first major investigation into the formation of the renowned PhxArt fashion collection. Along with Circles members, ACI members will have special access to the installation, including cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and exhibition remarks.
When
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 4:30 PM
Where
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
RSVP by October 1
602-257-2115 or circles@phxart.org
About the Installation
The Collection: Greatest Fits (Vol. 1): The Art of Archiving Fashion begins with an overview of the impact of Arizona Costume Institute on the collection’s expansion. Iconic silhouettes from the 18th century through the present and vignettes illustrating significant themes and historical moments demonstrate the collection’s ability to explore and educate about the larger history of fashion, showcasing the breadth and depth of the Museum’s fashion holdings.
Image credits: (Left to right) Bill Blass, Coat and Belt, 1960s. Printed cotton and patent leather. Gift of Joyce Harrison; Bonnie Cashin, Hot Pants, 1973. Suede. Gift of Mr. Philip Stills; Greatcoat, 1960s. Suede. Gift of Barbara D. Shear; Diane von Fürstenberg, Wrapped Jumpsuit, c.1977. Printed cotton knit. Gift of Mrs. Kelly Ellman