Of course, we all know that it is time to get our Irish on since Monday is St. Patty's Day, so we wanted to make sure that we gave you the deets for the parade before getting into our post!
This week in the city: bring out the Irish in you and join the biggest St. Patrick's Day Parade. The route is on 5th Ave. from 44th to 79th. Monday the 17th from 11am to about 5pm.:
Beyond Rebellion: Fashioning the Biker Jacket (The Museum at FIT until April 5):
No longer just a functional item of clothing meant to shield men on Harleys from the wind, the biker jacket has become a staple in most everyone's wardrobe. This exhibition explores the history of the black leather motorcycle jacket and how it evolved from outlaw outerwear to a mainstay of luxe fashion. The survey traces the piece from 1928, when American outerwear company Schott designed one iteration that sold for $5.50. The jacket later became an icon of rebellion, due in part to Marlon Brando's donning one in the 1953 film The Wild One. During the latter years of the 20th century, the jacket—also known as the "moto"—transformed from a punk-rock symbol of nonconformity into a prized piece of high fashion, thanks in part to designs by Yves Saint Laurent at Christian Dior. Leather jackets from Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier, Comme des Garçons and Rick Owens are among the featured pieces at the exhibition.
Bill Cunningham: Facades (The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W., 212-873-3400 until June 15):
Long before street-style bloggers, there was Bill Cunningham. The street photographer's impromptu fashion shots graced the pages of the Chicago Tribune and Women's Wear Daily, but he became a regular contributor to The New York Times after a candid shot of Greta Garbo in a well-cut coat caught the eye of Times editor Arthur Gelb. The Façades Project is an exhibition of Cunningham's eight-year-long photo essay work (titled Façades), which includes photographs of models dressed in period costumes against historic architectural backdrops.
Visit: https://www.nyhistory.org/
Fashion Jewelry: The Collection of Barbara Berger (Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7777 until April 20):
Avid couture jewelry collector Barbara Berger may have one of the most coveted collections around. Her loot includes custom-made necklaces, brooches and bracelets from Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Dior—all meant to be worn with haute couture. The pieces are further highlighted in a new book, Fashion Jewelry: The Collection of Barbara Berger.
Have a great weekend and see you Tuesday! Please stop by our bake sale in the Dubinsky lobby!!
Information courtesy of: nycgo.com
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