April 19 at 7 p.m.

Fashionspeak Fridays: New York City Ballet: Choreography and Couture 

For more than ten years New York City Ballet has brought together some of the most celebrated talents in fashion and dance with its annual Fall Fashion Gala. Join author Marc Happel, and photographer Pari Dukovic for an evening discussing New York City Ballet: Choreography and Couture a book from Rizzoli about a decade of the artistic vision of nearly 30 designer and choreographer collaborations that have premiered at the iconic event, as well as the impeccable craftsmanship of the NYCB Costume Shop which executed these couture stage designs.

From Thom Browne’s distinctively tailored suits tweaked to accommodate the movement of dancers to Iris van Herpen’s articulated reflective carapaces which radically altered the dancers’ form, the evening will highlight the process of creation with the designers’ original costume drawings, the inspiration and technical accommodation required by these exceptional collaborations, and how the photography captured the art of fashion and dance. Marc Happel has served as Director of Costumes at New York City Ballet since 2006 and has overseen the creation of the Fall Fashion Gala costumes since the event’s inception. Pari Dukovic is an award-winning portrait, reportage, and fashion photographer whose work has been published in books and major outlets globally including The New Yorker, Time, GQ, and Harper’s Bazaar.

Books will be available for purchase. Dance Fashion is highly encouraged!

Photo credit: Pari Dukovic 

All programs are open to the public and free with registration.

Please register via Eventbrite by clicking the button above.

Registration does not guarantee entry.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the event to check in.

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NAC Members do not have to register.

Please note that this is an in-person event.

Our coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks.

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