SCAD Fash Museum of Fasion + Film is proud to present its latest and greatest exhibit titled Madame Grés: The Art of Draping. We got the inside scoop on the exhibit—here's what it's all about.
Three styles from the Madame Grès exhibition boast timeless drapery and various shades of yellow. PHOTO BY CHIA CHONG/COURTESY OF SCAD
Fashion historian Olivier Saillard sits on a stool before the SCAD FASH audience PHOTO BY CHIA CHONG/COURTESY OF SCAD
In celebration of the opening of exhibition Madame Grès: The Art of Draping at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film (@scadfash), SCAD President Paula Wallace hosted an intimate reception and conversation at the museum with Olivier Saillard, famed fashion historian, curator and director of Fondation Azzedine Alaïa. This exclusive preview took guests through the intricate gown design process of Madame Grès, who preferred to drape directly on the model and mostly made gowns out of only one piece of fabric.
Black draped pieces in the collection break away from the soft Hellenic look and showcase modern silhouettes PHOTO BY CHIA CHONG/COURTESY OF SCAD
Saillard, in conversation with SCAD FASH creative director Rafael Gomes, discussed the significance of Madame Grès’ work and legacy as one of fashion’s most masterful haute couturiers, as well as this one-of-a-kind exhibition at SCAD FASH curated from the private collection of the late designer Azzedine Alaïa, presented publicly for the first time. The exhibition showcases 70 pieces specially selected from 900. “Talking about Madame Grès is talking about [timelessness], not talking about fashion,” says Saillard. This amazing exhibition is on view now at SCAD FASH through June 30—and we’re here to tell you it’s a must-see.
Guests at the reception and conversation about the collection. PHOTO BY CHIA CHONG/COURTESY OF SCAD
Photography by: Chia Chong
