A black beaded dress worn to the opening of the Commodore Cabaret in 1929 is the star of a new fashion exhibit.
Art Deco Chic will feature 66 glamorous garments from the 1920s and '30s when it opens March 8 at the Museum of Vancouver.
Exquisite designer dresses from Chanel, Lanvin, Vionnet, Patou and Schiaparelli are included in the exhibit, which is co-curated by Vancouver fashion historian Ivan Sayers and features several items from Sayers' own collection.
Handbags, hats, shoes and jewelry round out the show and further illustrate the use of geometric shapes to create sleek, sophisticated designs that was typical of the art deco period.
