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Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising

Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising Programs and Events

Our programs highlight the wide range of the Avenir’s current exhibitions, as well as guest presenters on unique subjects. Join us for these free, public lectures on an intriguing array of textile topics!

Thrift Style: Using our past to improve our present

Thursday, March 23 | 7-8:30 p.m., Room 157

Kansas State University Historic Costume and Textile Museum Curator Marla Day explores the history of feed sacks, the reuse of a simple piece of leftover fabric, and how homemakers used what was available to meet the needs of their families, a message that can inspire us today!

Battle of Versailles ‘73: American Runway Revolution

Thursday, April 13 | 7-8:30 p.m., Room 157

Join us for a screening of the film Versailles ’73 directed by Deborah Riley Draper. In 1973, French and American designers faced off in a fashion show at Versailles. This iconic event asserted the presence of the American fashion industry, including many Black models, on an international stage.

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Past Programs, Museum Hours and Contact Info

Past Programs Location, Hours, and Maps
8 guests at an Avenir event share their historical pieces with sentimental value