The SCAD Fash Museum Has Partnered With the Parodi Costume Collection for the Retrospective on the Jazz Age’s Sartorial Legacy
SCAD Fash is marking the centennial of the Roaring 20s in style. The fashion museum at the Savannah College of Art and Design has announced a new exhibition titled “Entering Modernity: 1920s Fashion,” showcasing over 50 pieces from influential designers of the 1920s, including Paul Poiret, Madeleine Vionnet, Jeanne Lanvin, and Jean Patou. These designers are celebrated for their revolutionary styles and the experimental spirit of the decade.
The exhibit, curated by Francisca Parodi, founder of the Parodi Costume Collection, and Gonzalo Parodi, its director, is a collaborative effort with Rafael Gomes, creative director of SCAD FASH museums. It aims to provide an immersive experience into the fashion ethos of the 1920s, highlighting how these designers challenged traditional conventions through their artistry.
Founded in the mid-1960s by Francisca Parodi, the Parodi Costume Collection has been dedicated to the preservation, research, and education of fashion. Housing an extensive archive of historical garments ranging from the mid-1800s to the late 20th century, the collection includes not only garments but also accessories and ephemera that offer insights into the influential styles of the past. Located in Miami, the collection is accessible to the public, featuring exhibitions that demonstrate the significant impact of fashion on society.
Paula Wallace, president and founder of SCAD, expressed her enthusiasm for the exhibition, stating, “Visitors will be dazzled by the eveningwear and accessories fit for a night at Gatsby’s from legendary designers Paul Poiret, Madeleine Vionnet, Jeanne Lanvin, and Jean Patou. One century later, these culturally important garments continue to resonate and inspire.”
The exhibition will be on view at SCAD Fash in Atlanta from June 21 to August 25.
