Oct. 20 presentation to highlight “New Century, New Woman: Fashioning New Definitions of Femininity”

Image is of an evening bag circa 1920 designed by Sonia Delaunay to accompany an evening dress of similar design.

Claire McRee, associate curator at the Allentown Art Museum, will present a talk exploring the relationship between fashion and women’s changing social roles in the early 20^th century. Drawing on extant garments, illustrations, and advertisements, she will discuss how designers negotiated the expression of femininity during this era, as well as noteworthy couturières including Coco Chanel, Madeleine Vionnet, and Sonia Delaunay.

Refreshments will be served.

4:15-5:15 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 20 • Gendebien Room, Skillman Library • MORE