Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience announces the opening of its newest exhibit, “Fashion: Workroom to Runway.”
On Display August 10, 2012 – April 21, 2013
From innovative design to mass production, many of the clothes we wear are touched by Asian Pacific Americans.
Discover what it takes to get clothing into a consumer’s hands through the personal stories
and perspectives of early sewing schools, garment workers and designers in the limelight.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and hard work of this competitive industry. Unravel issues dealing with ethics, stereotypes, and ideals of beauty.
Featuring original works and contributions from national and local designers, including:
Vera Wang
Luly Yang
Josie Natori
Gei Chan
Jason Wu
Banchong Douangphrachanh
Monique Lhullier
Hisako Nakaya
Andy South
Malia Peoples
Harold Koda
Chrissy Wai-Ching
Trina Turk
Vivienne Tam
On display in the Safeco Special Exhibition Gallery at The Wing.
About the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (“The Wing”):
The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience is dedicated to immersing visitors in uniquely-American stories of survival, success, struggle, conflict, compassion and hope. The Museum is in the heart of Seattle’s vibrant Chinatown-International District, and includes the very hotel where countless immigrants first found a home, a meal and refuge. As our nation’s only museum devoted to the Asian Pacific American experience, it’s one of the few places that can truly give you a new perspective on what it means to be American. The Wing is a Smithsonian Affiliate, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.
