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The SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion
+ Film and the SCAD Museum of Art
present “Refined Irreverence,” a dual
exhibition celebrating Carolina Herrera
and the 35th anniversary of the House
of Herrera. The exhibition marks
the first museum showing of Herrera’s
work. Featuring new and vintage
designs from Herrera’s 1981 inaugural
collection to the present, “Refined
Irreverence” includes more than 75
garments showcasing the designer’s
modern, dynamic classics.
Since launching her first collection in
1981 at the behest of legendary Vogue
editor Diana Vreeland, Venezuelan-born
Herrera has become synonymous
with effortless elegance and modern
refinement. “I have a responsibility to
the woman of today — to make her
feel confident, modern and above all
else beautiful,” Herrera said. Curated
by Rafael Gomes, SCAD director of
fashion exhibitions, “Refined Irreverence”
includes runway looks, day wear,
and bridal and red-carpet gowns worn
by Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Lady
Gaga, Tina Fey, Renée Zellweger and
Lucy Liu, as well as ensembles from
Herrera’s personal collection.
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Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer 2016 Show, Carolina Herrera.
Photo courtesy of Harper's Bazaar.