Upcoming exhibit news!

[kambriel]

Gothic: Dark Glamour
September 5, 2008 through February 21, 2009

Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the hardback book commemorating the upcoming "Gothic: Dark Glamour" exhibit at the Museum at FIT... I am still so humbled and honoured to have some of my work included in this show, and can't wait to see how the book turns out! The book's normal retail price will be $45, and it's currently being offered for pre-sale at only $29.70, so you might want to order a copy early to get an excellent deal... Here's the link should you wish to pre-order a copy:

Gothic: Dark Glamour by Valerie Steele on Amazon



Also, the Museum at FIT website has just announced the show in their "upcoming exhibits" section (you'll need to scroll down the page a bit):

Click here, or the image below for the formal FIT announcement!




I think this part sounds *particularly* exciting:

"An introductory gallery will focus on the origins of gothic style, which have inspired both designers and goths. The Victorian cult of mourning, for example, will be illustrated by actual mourning dresses, veils, and momento mori jewelry. The main gallery space will be designed as a labyrinth, featuring iconic themes such as Night, with black evening dresses; the Ruined Castle, with fashion inspired by gothic images of the Dark Ages, ruins, and fragments; and the Laboratory, where futuristic fashion "monsters" are created. Other themes include Veils and Masks, Mirrors, and the Haunted Palace – the last of which draws on Edgar Allan Poe’s architectural metaphor for a disturbed mind."

This should be incredible!

I truly hope as many of you as possible will be able to attend the show in person (I'll start putting together some plans for a gathering of friends in NYC this September to celebrate the opening of the event in the coming month or so) ~ and of course, please be sure to let me know if you want my help with any decadent custom outfits to wear for the opening :)

all my best,
~ Kambriel

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Comments

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Carpool! :)

[all-ephemera.livejournal.com]

Ooh, good thought! Is anyone else from MA planning on going? I was thinking it might be cheaper to catch the train in, given gas prices...

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

If you want least expensive, bus (Peter Pan) might be the best route ~ especially compared to train which can be pretty costly.

It does indeed look like some of the MA contingent will be coming though, so as the time draws nearer perhaps you'll be able to work something out :)