Conversation Pieces

Thursday, September 3, 2026
12:45pm, 1:45pm & 2:45pm tours

Stories from the Fashion Archives features more than 60 unique designs from the DAM’s own fashion collection, most of which have never been shown before.

Historic treasures from the DAM’s collection include a 1930s Jean Lanvin gown donated by Mrs. Gio Ponti; an afternoon dress dating to 1905-1910 worn by inventor Ms. May Wilfley; and a 1935 silk velvet evening wrap by Italian designer Maria Monaci Gallenga worn by Mrs. Thomas Patterson Campbell of The Rocky Mountain News family. These pieces will be displayed alongside recent acquisitions including a John Galliano dress from his Spring/Summer 1993 Olivia and Filibuster collection; an Alexander McQueen dress from the legendary designer’s final Plato Atlantis collection; and a lace ensemble by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé worn by supermodel Kate Moss on the Fall/Winter 1993–94 runway.

Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Three tours times offered, each limited to 10 members
$10 per person to attend
RSVP by August 19
Directions & Parking: N/A