Southern fashion is a whole experience unlike any other. It is one that winds deep into the heritage and biographies of the women who live here. This is exactly what the Fashion Footprints springtime events seek to celebrate.
The Capital Hotel, Esse Purse Museum, Oxford American Magazine and designer Linda Rowe Thomas are all coming together to put on this group of events that is fast approaching. Here’s your first look at the happenings.
The Little Black Dress
March 12
The first in the Fashion Footprints lineup will take place at Linda Rowe Thomas’s brand new downtown Little Rock studio. Not only will they celebrate the classic LBD, but they’re also incorporating family and emotional ties by asking guests to wear a black article of clothing with a sentimental aspect.
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Purse-onal Stories
April 9
Any bag-carrying woman will tell you what a big deal a purse is and how it’s nearly impossible to get by without it. This event will explore the “emotional and social tangents attached to purses,” asking guests to bring handbags and wallets with family ties. As you might have guessed, the Esse Purse Museum will host this occasion.
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Fashion in Words and Pictures
May 14
Throughout the first two events, a video “confessional” booth will be available for attendees to share personal stories about the nights’ featured fashions. At the last event at the Oxford American space in SoMa, clips from those videos will be shown as those gathered honor the family tales. Once again, guests are encouraged to wear any pieces with emotional attachments.
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