Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker presents two Fashion History Seminars

"Reading the Fine Print: A Look at Patterns in High Fashion"

Jan. 16, 2025 | 6–7 p.m.
Denton Maker Center, 728 N Elm St, Denton, TX
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 Annette Becker will present an illustrated talk about the history and development of printed textiles in fashion design. Together we’ll learn about different designers’ approaches to developing and utilizing patterns — ranging from historic block printing to engineered digital prints. After being inspired by dynamic examples, the seminar will close with a short tutorial on how to craft your own repeating pattern block.

Image: Mini dress (detail), Emilio Pucci, 1967, Gift of Kay Ruth, Texas Fashion Collection; velveteen textile with diagonal pink and red bands separated by black and white flowers and stems

 

"All That Glitters: A History of Sparkle in Fashion"

Feb. 27, 2025 | 6–7 p.m.
Denton Maker Center, 728 N Elm St, Denton, TX
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Join historian Annette Becker for an illustrated talk about the history and development of sparkle in fashion design. Together we’ll learn about sequins and spangles, embroidery with precious metals and plastic threads, dress of the elite and the everyday man. The talk will be accompanied by hands-on examples of materials and techniques.

Image: Evening dress (detail), Michael Faircloth, 2006, Gift of Laura Miller, Texas Fashion Collection; detail of a white textile with all-over embroidery in gold and white in many textures and materials