Dec. 8 Insider Series: Inside Haute Couture

351 Paseo Nuevo,Santa Barbara CA 93101

08 December, 2022

Description

Learn the secrets of haute couture and examine the four 1957 dresses exhibited during the Ist Thursday Fashion Exhibition in Santa Barbara. During this fascinating and engaging one-hour gathering, you will discover the materials and methods used during the golden age of couture. You will learn about the techniques and materials used from four haute couture houses: Gres, Heim, Ricci, and Patou. The Couture Pattern Museum’s Insider Series educates the public about the inner workings of a couture garment. During this one-hour gathering, you will discover the materials and methods that haute couture designers used that made their dresses so beautiful and sculptural during the golden age of couture. You will learn about steel bones, corselettes, waist-stays, petticoats, and more! There is free 75-minute parking at 730 Chapala Street. Then, meet inside the Workzones building at 351 Paseo Nuevo. $25. Ticket sales help to fund future exhibitions and allow us to develop educational programs. No sewing or fashion experience is required!