[BCMA] Nanaimo Museum Press Release - Art Deco Fashions Feature Exhibit

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The Nanaimo Museum's newest Feature Exhibit opens next week on Wednesday
May 9th! 

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Art Deco Fashions at Nanaimo Museum

 

 

Guest curators Ivan Sayers and Claus Jahnke have selected for this
exhibition, one of a kind garments and accessories from private
collections and the Nanaimo Museum.  "These garments are truly stunning"
said curator David Hill-Turner. "The simple lines, sensuous fabrics and
use of beading capture the essence of the movement."  Dresses include an
original Chanel LBD and Schiaparelli coat with buttons designed by
Salvador Dali.  Their designs reflect simplicity and youthfulness
through the use of abstract and geometric shapes.

 

 

Art Deco Fashions, the Nanaimo Museum's feature exhibition opening May
9, 2013, offers fashionistas an opportunity to view exceptional garments
and accessories that beautifully represent that era. From the Paris
Exhibition, the distinctive style quickly gained worldwide popularity
through advertising, magazines and movies.  Improved access to
comfortable and quick travel brought inspiration from faraway places
including Russia, Egypt, and Mexico. 

 

Paris was the place to be in the 1920s as bold and exciting fashion
styles took the world by storm. Leading the way was the dynamic 1925
Paris Exhibition where designers were inspired by an exciting palette of
international styles. The major archaeological event of the day, the
discovery of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb, sparked a craze for all
things Egyptian including design.   "The exhibition includes examples of
the most important works by the most important designers of the period"
said fashion historian and guest curator Ivan Sayers.

 

Art Deco Fashions opens May 9, 2013 and runs until August 6, 2013. For
more information, visit www.nanaimomuseum.ca or check out 
www.facebook.com/NanaimoMuseum. 

 

 

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Media contact:

 

David Hill Turner - Curator

david at nanaimomuseum.ca

250-753-1821

 

 

 

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