The 1980s: an Age of Excess

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Friday, 03 February, 2017 - 12:00 am to Sunday, 07 January, 2018 - 12:00 am

Rockwell Hall
Kent State University Museum

 Broadbent Gallery | Jean Druesedow, Director

"The 1980s: an Age of Excess" will highlight the sparkle and glamour of the 20th century's ninth decade. Designer gowns and elegant street wear from Europe and America — including among others Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Ungaro, Chanel and Christian LaCroix, Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Patrick Kelly, Donna Karan, and Pauline Trigere — will be featured. Co-curated by Museum Director Jean Druesedow and Victoria Haworth, a senior fashion merchandising student at Kent State's Fashion School.

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