Textile & Costume Museum

The LSU Textile & Costume Museum, Human Ecology Building, 330 Tower Drive, LSU campus, will host an opening reception at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 for its new exhibit, "Dressing Louisiana: Histoires de la mode de la Louisiane."

This exhibition celebrates the myriad ways in which the people of Louisiana created and utilized fashion as a tool in the formation of identity and in the celebration of life's joy and beauty. Included in the exhibit are the works of Louisiana artists and designers Ray Cole and Geoffrey Beene, a selection of first lady gowns (including the recently acquired inaugural gown of first lady of Louisiana Sharon Landry), garments worn by Donna Douglas, Mardi Gras ensembles and accessories and more.

Admission is free. Call (225) 578-1087 or email textile@ls

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