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FREE LECTURE

The Battle of Versailles: American Fashion Takes the Stage

Free, though advance registration is required.

Pat Cleveland, Model
Bethann Hardison, Model
Chris Royer, Model
Moderated by Robin Givhan, Author

Hear from trailblazing American fashion models as they reflect on their participation in the historic 1973 fashion show known as the Battle of Versailles. The transatlantic fashion face-off is commonly regarded as the moment when the United States took its rightful place on the global fashion stage.

Free, though advance registration is required. Please note: This live event takes place on Zoom. Registration does not guarantee admission once Zoom reaches capacity.

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Presented in conjunction with the exhibition In America: An Anthology of Fashion.

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