Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style

Project: Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style

Location: de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA

Fabrics Used: Printed NuVoile Plus

Fabrication Lead Time: 3 Weeks

Scope of Work 

What better material than fabric to create this exhibition showcasing the works of some of the
20 th and 21 st century’s most prolific fashion designers? Fashion icons worldwide were featured,
including Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Comme des
Garçons, Rodarte, and many more. Their garments were highlighted in displays made of printed
NuVoile Plus. A hot knifing technique was used on the fabric to create the arches, windows, and
doorways, producing clean lines for these translucent architectural-inspired vignettes.

Fun Facts!

• • The panels were installed using a theatrical curtain track and pipe. Custom brackets
    were manufactured as no hardware could be installed into the ceiling.
  • The printed artwork was inspired by buildings and structures in San Francisco.