ITALIAN STYLE: SINCE 1945

FEBRUARY 7 – MAY 3, 2015

1219 SW PARK AVENUE, PORTLAND, OREGON 97205 503-226-2811 portlandartmuseum.org ITALIAN STYLE: FASHION SINCE 1945

FEBRUARY 7 – MAY 3, 2015

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION WHEN This major exhibition will be a glamorous, comprehensive look February 7 – May 3, 2015 at from the end of the Second World War to the present day. The story is explored through the key individuals and WHERE Portland Art Museum organizations that have contributed to ’s reputation for quality and 1219 SW Park Avenue style. The exhibition will include both women’s fashion and menswear, Portland, OR 97205-2430 highlighting the exceptional techniques, materials, and expertise for which Italy has become renowned. ORGANIZER Organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, , Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945 will examine Italy’s dramatic transition and curated by Sonnet Stanfill, Curator of 20th Century from post-war devastation to a burgeoning industry facilitated by the and Contemporary Fashion at the V&A. landmark “Sala Bianca” catwalk shows held in in the 1950s, propelling Italian fashion onto the world stage. HOST CURATOR Brian Ferriso During the 1950s and ‘60s several high-profile Hollywood films were The Marilyn H. and Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Director shot on location in Italy, which had an enormous impact on fashion as stars like Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor became style HOURS ambassadors for Italian fashion, fueling a keen international appetite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. for luxurious clothing . Thursdays and Fridays: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

From the early 1970s, the popularity of couture gave way to enthusiasm SPECIAL EXHIBITION ADMISSION* (includes general) for manufactured fashion. became Italy’s new . Museum Members FREE Children (17 and younger) FREE** Since the mid-1990s, fashion has become a global trade with Italian Adults $20 designers becoming celebrities, solidifying Italy’s reputation as an Seniors (55+) $17 international tastemaker. The exhibition concludes with an examination Students (18 +) $17 of the future of Italian fashion. GENERAL ADMISSION* Italian Style includes more than 100 ensembles and accessories by Museum Members FREE leading Italian fashion houses, including Pucci, Valentino, , Children (17 and younger) FREE** Missoni, , Dolce & Gabbana, , , Adults $15 and . Seniors (55+) $12 Students (18 +) $12 For its presentation in Portland, the only West Coast venue, the Museum will organize a variety of programs and activities exploring Discounts are offered for groups of 10 or more. Italian culture and fashion, as well as the emerging fashion scene in * Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Portland. Italian Style is the fourth in a series of exhibitions at the **Free admission for children 17 and younger is supported by Portland Art Museum exploring design. The Gordon D. Sondland and Katherine J. Durant Foundation.

Organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and curated by PHONE NUMBERS Sonnet Stanfill, Curator of 20th Century and Contemporary Fashion at General Museum Information: 503-226-2811 the V&A. Host Curated by Brian Ferriso, The Marilyn H. and Robert B. Museum Box Office: 503-226-0973 Pamplin Jr. Director. Press Inquiries: Beth Heinrich, 503-276-4370 Visit portlandartmuseum.org. The U.S. Tour of Italian Style is sponsored by . FOR MORE INFORMATION PRESENTING SPONSOR: Nordstrom. Beth Heinrich SPONSORS: Helen Jo and Bill Whitsell, Lisa Domenico Brooke. Director of Marketing and Public Relations SUPPORTERS: Kathleen Lewis, Dave Holt/Dalla Terra. 503-276-4370 PROGRAM PARTNER: Northwest Film Center. [email protected]

With generous contributions from the Regional Images and press materials are available at Arts & Culture Council, including support from portlandartmuseum.org/press. the City of Portland and Multnomah County, and Work for Art, including contributions from more than 60 companies and 1600 employees in the region.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: , silk evening , 1987-88, Courtesy Roberto Capucci Foundation. Photo © Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Simonetta of embroidered silk, Published in Harper’s Bazaar, October 1952, Photograph by Genevieve Naylor. Genevieve Naylor/courtesy Staley-Wise Gallery New York.New York; Gucci, bamboo-handled pigskin bag, early 1960s. Photo © Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Dolce & Gabbana advertisement, ready-to-wear, Autumn/Winter 2013/14. Photograph by Domenico Dolce. Courtesy Dolce & Gabbana; Dolce & Gabbana, leather ankle boots with gold, white and pink embroidery, 2000. Photo © Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Privé gown, Spring/Summer 2010. Courtesy of Giorgio Armani.