Day of Fashion: “Brooklyn Style”

In connection with the exhibition American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection, the Museum partners with Etsy  to present “Brooklyn Style,” an array of fashion-related programs:

11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Interactive Artist Program
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Community crocheting with Brooklyn-based artist Olek . Bring red, white, and blue clothing to contribute.

1 p.m. Gallery Tour: American High Style
Morris A. and Meyer Shapiro Wing, 4th Floor
Join Museum Guides for an engaging tour of American High Style.

2–3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: “Brooklyn Aesthetics”
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor
Moderated by cultural critic and fashion editor Michaela Angela Davis , this panel will explore how Brooklyn style relates to international trends, culture, and race. Participants include Camilla Gale and Rand Niederhoffer, co-owners of Fort Greene’s Thistle &​ Clover ; Skye Parrott , creative director of Dossier Journal; and Quincy “Ouigi” Theodore, owner and creative director of the Brooklyn Circus .

3:30–4:30 p.m. Fashion Showcase
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
A showcase of works by designers from Etsy, the Brooklyn Circus, Butch Diva , Raiff Designs, and CollectHer  and top students of Pratt Institute’s Fashion Design program. Fashions modeled by the I Heart Brooklyn Girls , with music by DJ Don Cuco  and portraits taken by Annie Powers. Hosted by MC Eutopia.