Among the 175 garments and accessories worn by men, women and children are a white gauze French empire gown, a luxurious embroidered court suit worn by composer Johann Hummel, a Redfern court gown with regulation eleven–foot–long train and a museum–commissioned lace peacock motif Alexander McQueen couture gown.
The exhibition runs from 10a-4p, Tuesday through Saturday from September 13-December 17, 2011. Admission is free and is open to the public.
FIDM Museum & Galleries
919 South Grand Avenue, Suite 250
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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| Alexander McQueen's 2009 "Peacock Dress" Photo credit: California Apparel News |
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| Halston silk jersey dress featuring a textile design by Andy Warhol, circa 1974 Photo credit: California Apparel News |
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| Rudi Gernreich design from 1967-68 Photo credit: California Apparel News |
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| Gianni Versace, circa 1994 Photo credit: California Apparel News |