I have to say, it’s rare these days, to have “girl time” on a weekend with your 10 year old daughter. So, in the theme of that…..what better to do than lunch in hip Mount Adams and a visit to the Cincinnati Art Museum? As all Cincinnista’s would agree, being exposed to all types of culture is a must. Elle and I first toured the Modern section of the museum, viewing beautiful and colorful works anywhere from Matisse, to Picasso and Miro. Next, we moved on to the more Contemporary floor encompassing cool 3-D and video art…just to even further spur the imagination. Sorry no photos allowed!
We ended our tour by stumbling on the special exhibit, High Style: Twentieth-Century Masterworks from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection. Sponsored by Macy’s, the exhibit traces the evolution of fashions from 1900 through 1980 with garments and accessories by the most influential European and American designers of the 20th century, including Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy, just to name a few. The exhibit was both well attended and interesting. I was amazed at how many dresses, fashion sketches, and shoes that I loved and have been recycled through the world of fashion throughout the last decade. I’m talking not just strapless and shirred gowns, but even platforms pumps! In addition the buzzing gift shop is selling an interesting book about the exhibit, not to mention a book called 100 Shoes (intro. by Sarah Jessica Parker) simply about the history of women’s shoes!! What a fun, total coffee table book! Should have bought it when I had the chance…worth every bit of $15.
Unfortunately the exhibit ended today, but keep your eye’s peeled for more “Cincinnista” winter outings until the Spring fashion scene truly emerges. Cheers.
