cowboy boots. swimsuit. Hollywood dress shoes. jeans. Fashioning America: Grit to Glamor is Crystal Bridges’ first show dedicated to fashion and a powerful icon of global visual culture, representing American fashion on film, television, the red carpet and social media. This is the first exhibition to introduce as From what the first lady wore, to art-inspired clothing, to iconic fashion moments that defined generations, Fashioning America is a unique American expression of innovation, the persuasive power of designers and wearers. It features a story. Voices from people often left out of the mainstream fashion narrative. To minimize media impact, Fashioning America presents videos, photographs, and over 100 garments and accessories handpicked from two centuries of fashion. characterized by the dynamic interaction of This exhibition focuses on an American immigrant, his native American, a black designer, a famous fashion brand, and the visual impact of each on his culture during her decade. This vivid presentation illustrates how American fashion and its contributions reflect American ingenuity nationally and globally. Pete and Priscilla Emery in Levi Strauss jeans and western shirts at the 1947 All-American Fashion Show in Paris. Levi Strauss & Company. files, archives
