The Gift of Fashion: From the Maria Manetti Shrem Haute Couture Collection

Gallery interior with purple-blue layered gown on mannequin and white dress display
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Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art

The Gift of Fashion: From the Maria Manetti Shrem Haute Couture Collection showcases the art of Italian design through seven couture gowns and 16 pieces of jewelry by Roberto Capucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bulgari. These intricately designed, one-of-a-kind couture creations illustrate the intersection of aesthetics and functionality and tell the story of philanthropist and fashion icon Maria Manetti Shrem.

This exhibition is organized by the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles, and Guest Curated by Professor Tim McNeil and Maev Dunning, Graduate Student, Department of Design, UC Davis.

Image: Installation view of The Gift of Fashion: From the Maria Manetti Shrem Haute Couture Collection. Photographer: © Muzi Li Rowe.

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