ORANGE: a short history of orange in fashion
An exhibition curated by Avenir museum volunteers which celebrates the color orange in the collection and in society.
Orange, the color of vitality, has impacted fashion in broad pendulum swings throughout the 20thcentury.
All colors are an experience of art and science, with the ability to affect human emotions. Orange in particular is associated with vitality and happiness, but it can also signify caution or danger.
This exhibition explores the interactions between the art and science of orange through the lens of 20thcentury American fashion. Whether painted on hot-rod cars or worn by free-wheeling flappers, orange boldly demands attention as the color of the unconventional.
