Press RoomArizona Costume Institute 2018 Holiday Luncheon
Arizona Costume Institute 2018 Holiday Luncheon
Nov, 01, 2018
Special Events and Programs
Arizona Costume Institute 2018 Holiday Luncheon
ACI celebrates fashion and fundraising with
celebrity designer, Stephen Jones
PHOENIX (November 1, 2018) — Arizona Costume Institute (ACI)
presents its annual Holiday Luncheon at Phoenix Art Museum on Monday, December
3 with this year’s guest of honor, Stephen Jones, one of the most innovative
milliners of our time. The Luncheon will feature an exclusive presentation and
a book signing of Jones’ book, “Stephen Jones: Souvenirs,” by the internationally renowned designer, whose
creations have graced the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Royal Wedding. The
event will also honor Mary Ellen McKee, the first ever Honorary Luncheon Chair
for Arizona Costume Institute. The annual fundraiser is organized in an effort
to celebrate style and support the fashion design department at Phoenix Art
Museum.
The 2018 Holiday Luncheon will
begin promptly at 11 am with a champagne reception, floral arrangements
provided by Avant Garde and cuisine provided by Santa Barbara Catering.
Guests will be invited to partake
in a raffle of a hat designed by Stephen Jones himself, along with signed
copies of Stephen Jones’ book, a fascinator created by Ruby Farias Designs, an
all-inclusive trip to Napa Valley, among other items.
The Holiday Luncheon, which is
chaired by Lynne Love this year, is organized by Arizona Costume Institute, a
support group of Phoenix Art Museum, and is generously sponsored by
Scottsdale-based luxury consignment boutique To Be Continued.
Seating is limited for this event and advanced ticket purchase is required.
Those interested in attending can purchase their tickets at tickets.phxart.org before Nov. 19.
Media images for ACI 2017 Holiday
Luncheon (last year): download here
About Stephen Jones
Since the early 1980s, British
milliner Stephen Jones has collaborated with designers from Vivienne Westwood
to Claude Montana. Currently collaborating with Thom Browne and Christian Dior,
Jones’ hats have been and continue to be an integral component in some of the
most memorable runway spectacles of the past quarter-century. His creations
have been spotted at this year’s Royal wedding, in exhibitions at The Met and
donning the heads of his celebrity clientele.
About Arizona Costume Institute
The Arizona Costume Institute was
founded in 1966 to support Phoenix Art Museum’s Fashion Design
Department in the acquisition and preservation of garments and accessories of
historical and aesthetic significance. It also promotes appreciation of fashion
design through programs and support of the Museum’s exhibitions. ACI’s support
of this collection area depends on the enthusiasm of dedicated volunteers to
help maintain and expand the collection and educational programming. To learn
more about Arizona Costume Institute, visit arizonacostumeinstitute.org.
About Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Art Museum has provided
access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona for more than 50
years and is the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States.
Critically acclaimed national and
international exhibitions are shown alongside the Museum’s permanent collection
of more than 19,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin
American, Western American, modern
and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents festivals, a
comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs
designed to enlighten, entertain, and stimulate visitors of all ages. Visitors
also enjoy vibrant photography exhibitions through the Museum’s landmark
partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To
learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.
