Friday, August 9, 2013

From Philadelphia to Monaco: Grace Kelly Beyond the Icon

Helen Rose: (detail)
Costume from the musical comedy film High Society;
 full length white jersey boudoir robe.
 Ã‚© Consulate General of Monaco New York 
The James A. Michener Art Museum of Doylestown, PA will be the exclusive host of From Philadelphia to Monaco: Grace Kelly Beyond the Icon Exhibit. From October 28, 2013 to January 26, 2014, museum visitors will be immersed to the world of Grace Kelly and her timeless elegance and glamour. Explore photographs, film clips, archival documents from the Palace of Monaco and pieces from her personal and theatrical wardrobes. Some of the items on display will be Kelly's 1955 Oscar dress designed by Edith Head, personal objects housed in the archives of the Palace of Monaco and the Grimaldi Form and a collection of rare designer garments.

Ateliers du Palais de Monaco:
(Detail) Red lame coat with mink collar.
© Consulate General of Monaco New York
 
Christian Dior: Gown and coat with
pattern of relief gold leaves on beige background.
© Consulate General of Monaco New York
For ticket and museum information, visit MichenerArtMuseum.org or call (800) 595-4849

1 comments:

  1. This is awesome! I am definitely going to try & see this.

    -Emily
    www.herphilly.com

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