Pages with tag "museum"

First Lady Gowns at the Smithsonian Behind the Scenes Video

March 10, 2010

Behind-the-Scenes Video of Michelle Obama's Inaugural Gown at Smithsonian

Yesterday, we brought you the news of Michelle Obama's Inaugural Gown, designed by Jason Wu, being added to the "First Ladies Collection" at the Smithsonian Institute of American History in Washington, D.C.

Today, we are delighted to share a very fascinating behind the scenes video of preparing the gowns for the First Ladies Exhibition.

Michelle Obama Donates Jason Wu Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian and wears Prabal Gurung

March 09, 2010

The First Lady knows how to make the fashion dreams of young designers happen

It was a stunning morning at the Smithsonian today for Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung.

First Lady Michelle Obama donated her chiffon and Swarovski crystal Inaugural Gown designed by Jason Wu to the Smithsonian for their new “A First Lady’s Debut” exhibit. The exhibit features 11 gowns worn by first ladies from Mamie Eisenhower to Michelle Obama which will be on view as of on view beginning tomorrow.

Fifty Dresses That Changed the World

December 17, 2009

Yes, really. These 50 dresses are the best of what we wear today

Clothing Construction, the Beauty Behind the Seams

December 15, 2009

American Beauty, Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion on exhibition

Iris Apfel, Personal Style Inspiration on Exhibition

October 14, 2009

Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel

London Style: Hussein Chalayan 'From Fashion and Back' at the Design Museum

February 15, 2009

There's only one destination on every London girl's schedule right now… the Design Museum. Yes, it seems excitement is in the air as the museum sees the launch of Hussein Chalayan's new exhibition, ˜From Fashion and Back'.

As an exploration of the talented designer's career from the launch of his label in 1994 to his current collection, the exhibition showcases some of the designer's most visionary work.