Kristin Wojkowski will take us for a dip in the waters of vintage swimwear, utilizing examples from her growing collection - which includes 1920s and 30s Catalina suits - even one from Pacific Knitting Mills, the earlier name of Catalina Swimwear. Following is a no host cocktail gathering on the roof of the Catalina Island Museum.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT TO MEMBERS OF THE ART DECO SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES. NO GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE. The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles returns to Southwestern Law School, housed in the historic 1929 Bullocks Wilshire Building to present a live fashion event, “Hollywood Deco: Art Deco Costume From Film and Stage” with a special tribute to Art Deco artist Erté, whose final costume designs for the opulent stage production “Stardust,” will be shown. The movie themed showcase of extravagant costumes (from the collection of Greg Schreiner) exhibited on live models, will take place on the weekend of this year’s Oscars.
Join jewelry historian Lisa Schoening as she explores precious jewels from Oscar Heyman Brothers, who crafted many of Tiffany & Co.’s iconic designs, as well as from well-known firms like Raymond Yard and Marcus & Co. We’ll look at jewelers to the stars Paul Flato and Traebert & Hoeffer-Mauboussin, and at the newly-popular “illusion jewels” touted by Vogue and manufactured for discerning American audiences by Napier, Miriam Haskell, and Trifari.
Take a peek at the hidden gems in the Paramount Pictures Jewelry Archive & re-discover some Art Deco treasures with Paramount archivist Jaci Rohr.
