Style and Science: The History and Future of Fashion Embellishments

Join educator and designer Gail Chovan for an engaging program exploring the evolution of sparkling embellishments through time and explore the science behind newly developed sustainable biosequins in the museum’s fourth-floor Particles of Color exhibit.

As Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Division of Textiles and Apparel as well as a noted Austin Trailblazer in fashion, Chovan specializes in conceptual design, artisanal techniques and the history of costume, guiding UT's Historic Textile and Apparel Collection and directing a Paris study abroad program.

The program will be followed by a Q&A. A light reception will be served. 

This event is free and requires reservation in advance. Space is limited.

If you have any questions, please email monte.monreal@austin.utexas.edu