Inside the MFAH Posts tagged #fashion
“Inside the MFAH” provides perspectives, conversations, and opinions from insiders at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Explore the Art of Mid-20th Century Millinery in “Hats Off” July 12, 2020
Go behind the scenes with the curator for an inside look at the Rienzi exhibition Hats Off: Halston Hats from the Masterson Collection.
Art-Inspired Outfits for Your Next Virtual Happy Hour May 16, 2020
Need some fashion inspiration for this week’s virtual happy hour with your friends? Check out these art-inspired looks.
Meet the Designer of the “Black Is Beautiful” Mural September 6, 2019
Graphic designer Bob Gumbs shares his vision for the iconic poster represented in the exhibition Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography.
Photography at the Nexus of Music and Fashion June 24, 2019
Icons of Style showcases a century of trendsetting musicians and chic models striking a pose.
So Fashionable! Portraits in the MFAH Collections February 15, 2019
From New York to London and Milan, February is a month of Fashion Weeks around the world—the perfect time to look at a few impeccably dressed and accessorized women in works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection.
Inspired by Oscar! See the winning looks from Fashion Fusion January 24, 2018
The MFAH has once again teamed up with Houston Community College’s award-winning fashion program for the annual Fashion Fusion event—this time, featuring ensembles inspired by The Glamour and Romance of Oscar de la Renta.
So Chic! Oscar de la Renta Fashions from the MFAH Collection December 4, 2017
Looking closely at the details on four ensembles—all featured in the exhibition The Glamour and Romance of Oscar de La Renta and pulled from the Museum’s own permanent collection—reveals how Oscar de la Renta incorporated influences from Spain, the East, and the garden.
Catwalk Stunners Now on View! See Fashion Fusion’s Winning Designs May 25, 2017
The winners of Fashion Fusion 2017 share the inspiration behind their designs, in their own words.
The Characters of Kenwood: Daphne Guinness June 27, 2012
During the run of the exhibition Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London, we will fill you in on the lives of the characters that add to the colorful history of the Kenwood estate. Last time we introduced you to Mary, Countess Howe, whose elegant portrait by Thomas Gainsborough depicts fashion trends of the 18th century.The name Guinness may first have become …
