Join us for a reception to celebrate the opening of Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective! Mingle with exhibition contributors, enjoy appetizers and a signature cocktail, and view the exhibition during this lively, exclusive event.

We highly encourage you to dress in attire from your favorite decade!

Free to members; RSVP required.

Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga Evening dress, 1963. Silk. Cristóbal Balenciaga, France. Gift of Mrs. Jay A. Pritzker. 1978.71.8. CHM, ICHi-179330.
Women’s suit by Patrick Kelly; Men’s suit ensemble by Gianni Versace From left: Men’s suit, fall/winter 1985–86. Cashmere, wool, cotton, silk, leather. Gianni Versace, Italy. Gift of Gianni Versace. 1986.201.5a-e; women’s suit, c. 1988. Wool. Patrick Kelly, France. Gift of Ms. Dorothy Fuller. 2008.174.1a-b.
Evening dress titled Fidélité by Christian Dior Fidélité dress, autumn/winter 1949. Silk, nylon. Christian Dior, France. Gift of Mrs. Jeanne B. Heinzelman. 1983.28.1. CHM, ICHi-179996.
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