The Design Center at Philadelphia University

Hello Everyone! The Design Center would like to announce that the exhibition 'The Swan: Grace Kelly and A Century of Bridal Fashion' located at the Paul J. Gutman Library will be closing on June 17th. The Grace Kelly dress, located on the third floor of the library, will remain on display until August 15th.

If you are interested in viewing the exhibition this week will be your final chance! The exhibition is located at Philadelphia University, Paul J. Gutman Library, 3201 School House Lane. Open from 6 to 8 p.m.

Click the link for a fantastic write up about The Design Center in the spring edition of StyleLine Magazine by PhilaU Fashion Design

StyleLine Magazine (Philadelphia University 2016) StyleLine Philadelphia University

Hello! My name is Alix Hagan, and I’ve been curating the Design Center’s social media this semester. It’s been such a privilege to work alongside such beautiful pieces of history. For my final , I’d like to publicly share my excitement at getting to admire in person the replica of Grace Kelly’s wedding dress we have currently on display as part of the Design Center’s exhibit “The Swan: Grace Kelly and A Century of Bridal Fashion”. It truly is a work of art, and it continues to influence bridal design houses like Ersa Atelier today. I’m signing off for the summer, but be sure to look out for more of our collection right here in the fall!

Another traditional Panamanian mola from our collection. This farm scene was created using embroidery and appliqué techniques.

Signs of age can’t take away from the luscious design of this shawl from our collection!

Happy ! Pieces like this Peruvian ceremonial jacket from our collection show their influence in the most luxurious of modern ensembles.

This huipil from our collection is a part of the traditional costume worn by indigenous women from central Mexico to central South America for hundreds of years.

This 1950’s cocktail dress from our collection features exquisite pleating and beading.

The colors in this kente cloth from our collection represent peace and harmony, mother earth, harvesting and growth, and spiritual purity.

In Panama, a Kuna woman’s traditional costume includes two molas, like these examples from our collection, that form the front and back of her blouse.

Happy ! You never know what global influences might make their way into your closet - just look how closely this ASOS jacket emulates the embroidered patterns on this 20th century Greek vest from our collection!

One of our beautiful spring kimonos for a beautiful spring day!

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