made his affinity for the louche look of the 1970s well known at ; now he’ll be exploring it at as one of nine directors creating vignettes for the “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” staged in the period rooms of the museum’s American Wing. The “Anthology” exhibition runs concurrently with “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Having established a new vocabulary with “A Lexicon,” curator intends “An Anthology” to be “more about storytelling.
” The Battle of Versailles: French and American couturiers clash The tale will tell is focused on the Battle of Versailles, a turning point in fashion, one that marked the ascendency of ready-to-wear over couture, and an adjustment of the fashion landscape. “French couturiers may have learned the hard way that fashion talent is now international,” noted in her recap of the event in the Held in 1973, the Grand Divertissement à Versailles—as it was officially designated—was a tony charity event designed to raise money for the restoration of the historic palace. “Millionaires Sip to Save Versailles,” “ ‘Party of the Year’ to Restore Versailles’ Splendor,” “Versailles Invaded by Jet Set,” and “Millionaires Take Checks to Party for Versailles” were among the headlines announcing what was billed as a “hands-across-the-sea” event.
It was held in Théâtre Gabriel, the palace’s opera house that was inaugurated in 1770 for the celebration of the dauphin’s marriage to . Contempo.