Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte Collects: Contemporary Couture and Fabulous Fashion

An exhibition by The Mint Museum


Focused on 21st century long gowns, from cocktail attire to wedding dresses, this exhibition at Mint Museum Randolph highlights the meticulous craftsmanship, attention to detail, and fine materials characteristic of couture. Also highlighted is the inherent architecture of fashion from the pattern pieces, cut, and construction methods, sometimes layered with innovative decorative flourishes of surface design. Charlotte Collects presents an array of international designs including extraordinary creations by Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Missoni, Issey Miyake, Isaac Mizrahi, Rochas, Rodarte, Jason Wu, Valentino, Giambattista Valli, and Junya Watanabe.

 

Visit The Mint Museum website for more information.