The Kelly Ellman Fashion Design Gallery
September 6, 2008 - February 1, 2009
Often cited as the ideal fashion for the future, the one-piece garment originated as the quintessential work and flight uniform. While consistently a part of fashion, it remains on the edge of and maintains a fluid elusiveness of purpose and place.
This exhibition explores the history of the jumpsuit and its broad range of uses and widely varying interpretations from space, flight and work wear to haute couture variations by couturiers such as Rudi Gernreich, Yves Saint Laurent, Geoffrey Beene, Vivienne Westwood, Yojhi Yammamoto among others.
Left: Rochas 1990’s, Jumpsuit and Belt. silk crepe. Gift of Mr. Thomas J. Kempner. Center: Lucie Ann late 1950’s – early 1960’s, Jumpsuit and Evening Coat. silk satin. Gift of Mrs. Donald D. Harrington. Right: Donald Brooks 1970’s, Jumpsuit and Belt. wool jersey with metal embellishment. Gift of Mrs. Kelly Ellman. All photos by Ken Howie.
Major support for this exhibition is provided by Robert Burg Designs. Promotional support for this exhibition has been provided by Cox Communications, Clear Channel Communications, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Latino Future Magazine and Scottsdale, Glendale, Mesa and Phoenix Public Libraries.
