West Dressed

The Old West’s influence on fashion and cultural trends was the subject of the exhibition commissioned by NorthPark Center. It displayed 19 looks highlighting visions of the American West interpreted by Native Americans as well as American and European designers. Ensembles by Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio do Sant’Angelo, Zandra Rhodes, Lanvin and other notables from TFC’s archive of 20,000 pieces were included as well as modern styles by Native American designers such as Marisa Mike. The show also examined hippie chic styles of the late Sixties, bold geometric prints referencing Native American and other ethnic patterns, prairie-inspired looks of the Seventies and prints showcasing feathers, cacti, and desert landscapes.