Little Black Dress Closing Ceremony

The Sidney Museum & Archives

Join us for a reception to celebrate  the closing of the Sidney Museum's latest travelling exhibition.

Sidney Museum

We are thrilled to present our latest travelling exhibition The Little Black Dress: Fashionable Evolution and Societal Change.This exhibit is not only a fascinating look at how the little black dress as a garment has evolved throughout the 20th century, but also provides an interesting look at how this evolution has been reflected in the changing roles of women in society from 1910-1980. How were silhouettes and fabric choices impacted by the women’s suffrage movement? What did the Second World War mean for hemlines? How was the women’s liberation movement and the social change of the 1970s reflected in the clothing women were wearing? This exhibit discusses these questions and more through a series of historical garments. This show will feature a variety of dresses owned and worn by actual women throughout the 20th century, the oldest of which is over 100 years old. While the visual beauty and stunning craftsmanship of these garments is sure to impress viewers, the absorbing social history that is told through these fashion pieces is what promises to be the highlight of this exhibition.Come celebrate the exhibit&#x27;s closing with a night of fashion, history, and conversation at the Museum. There will be some opening remarks from Sidney Museum staff and a chance to explore the exhibit for the last time. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Please feel free to wear your own version of the little black dress!The Little Black Dress is a travelling exhibition presented by the Costume Museum of Canada

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