In conjunction with MODA's fall fashion design exhibition, Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair, join us on Wednesday, November 5th as MODA presents a film screening of the documentary, Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution, followed by a panel discussion featuring representatives from the film and the historic fashion show including models, announcers and designers.

Join us for an evening of fashion and fun on Wednesday, November 5. Tickets are $50 ($45 for MODA members) and provides entrance to an evening of wonderful events:

Enjoy a full night of entertainment: 

6:00pm Champagne Reception at MODA includes entrance to the Inspiring Beauty exhibtion

7:30pm  - See the film! Cross the Street for a Viewing of Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution at the Hill Auditorium

Following the Film
Panel Discussion Moderated by Gail O’Neill and featuring:
Versailles ’73 filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper
Designer Stephen Burrows
Model Pat Cleveland
Ebony Fashion Fair commentator Audrey Smaltz

Tickets are $35 ($30 for MODA members & students) For tickets, click here!

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Versailles ’73:  American Runway Revolution recounts the tale of a moment that changed the course of history, shattered the status quo and ushered in a paradigm shift.  On November 28, 1973 at the Chateau de Versailles, American fashion houses stormed France in an epic battle pitting the French haute couture establishment -Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin and Emmanuel Ungaro – against American designers Anne Klein, Stephen Burrows, Oscar de la Renta and Halston.

In front of an audience of royalty, millionaire luminaries and icons including Andy Warhol, Princess Grace of Monaco, Christina Onassis and Josephine Baker, the Americans catapulted ready-to-wear to global stardom. Their secret weapon was fresh, innovative designs and the tour de force, a collective of stunning black models who sashayed down the runway and into the hearts of the high-profile audience.

Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution is a funny, extraordinary and often poignant collection of memories shared by the models, designers, journalists, patrons and other lucky enough to witness the night the changed fashion forever.  The cast includes Stephen Burrows, Bethann Hardison, Marisa Berenson, Pat Cleveland, Grace Mirabella, Harold Koda, Dennis Christopher, Mikki Taylor and more.

We want to hear your story and see photos of what you wore!

Share your photos and stories here and visit the exhibition, Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair at the Museum of Design Atlanta from October 19, 2014 and January 4, 2015.

Through January 4, 2015 Visit our Ebony Fashion Fair blog and submit your stories and photos, read what others have to say about their Fashion Fair experiences, and admire their photos!

You'll also be able to submit your story from iPad stations when you visit the Inspiring Beauty exhibition

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During Inspiring Beauty, we're offering a limited number of time slots for private visits (mornings or evenings) and private tours.

These visits and tours are a great way for social clubs, sororities, groups of friends, or professional colleagues to spend time together admiring these one-of-a-kind garments and learning more about (or re-living) the Ebony Fashion Fair. 

For more information or to book a private visit, contact Clare Timmerman at ctimmerman@museumofdesign.org or 404.856.6455.

 

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3D Printing & Minecraft Classes

Do your kids love Minecraft? Now they can use their Minecraft skills to build objects that we print on our 3D printers for them to take home.

From October through December, kids that take our Young Explorers 3D Printing in Minecraft classes will be able to learn about and build the White House or the Empire State Building or to design their own Dream House.

 

Want your kids to learn the basics of 3d modeling while having fun?

From October through December, kids that take our Make-Your-Own classes will design and print snowflakes (great for holiday decorating!) or will design their own cars.

 

Our LEGO Robotics Workshops give kids ages 6-9 an opportunity to challenge themselves by building and programming robots.

Whether your child has attended campMODA, is a robotics expert, or is a first-time builder and programmer, our LEGO Robotics Workshops will provide fun learning experiences. At each workshop, kids will learn the basics and then take on an awesome building challenge.

 

 

Programming with Scratch is a workshop designed to introduce children ages 8-12 to basic programming principles.

Using Scratch, a fun and educational programming tool, our instructors will teach your child to create their own interactive animations, including story boards and games.

Scratch encourages kids to innovate, collaborate and reason in a logical and efficient manner.

Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab.

Frustrated because you missed out on that last Jewelry or Spaceship design class?

Want to learn more about 3D design and printing but can't make a scheduled class?

MODA can schedule private and semi-private classes for groups of 4-8 people - kids or adults.

Contact Clare Timmerman at 404.979.6455 or ctimmerman@museumofdesign.org for more information and to get your group on the calendar.

It's fun to learn new things at MODA!

Want to become a MODA member?   As a MODA member, you can visit our exhibitions as often as you like without ever purchasing a ticket.  For a list of all member benefits, click here.

Purchase a membership now! Members also enjoy free or reduced admission to all of MODA’s innovative programs and events including Design Conversation, Drink in Design, Field Trip, and Hands On Design.

MODA is located at 1315 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 www.museumofdesign.org | Phone: 404.979.6455

Hours of Admission:

10-5 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday | 10-8 on Thursday | 12-5 on Sunday

$10: Adult admission | $5: Children 6-17 years | $5: Students (with valid student id's) | $8: Seniors and military  MODA members receive complimentary admission.