Lectures On Art Deco Begin Soon

The New York Public Library usually offers curatorial and subject-related lectures about its exhibitions. “Art Deco Design: Rhythm and Verve” has a series of three talks on offer. All of these will be held in the Main Library’s South Court Classrooms from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on the following days:

Art Deco Design: Rhythm and Verve – September 16 and October 23

Art Deco New York – September 23 and October 30 (I’m doing this with colleague Vinny Rutigliano of Art & Architecture; he teaches the popular class on Researching A New York City Building)

Fashions of the Art Deco Era – October 7 and November 6

And this fall’s Researching Costume and Fashion History classes will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the South Court Classrooms on September 26 and October 31 (Halloween!).

I believe sincerely in the principle of educational entertainment, so come attend one or more of these events. We’ll have a good time!

And what about New York Fashion Week so far? Well, I’m glad that the designers were listening to us media critics. There is a welcome range of diversity in the women models this year. I did notice, however, that the trend toward bone thin male models is still in full throttle. Of course, the men’s wear on show has slim lines and appears more tight-fitting, same as last year. Colors look good, but nothing has wowed me yet. I’m thinking hemlines look shorter than I expected for a recessionary time, but let’s see what actually hits the stores in the next month or two. Check it out for yourself, and we’ll compare notes next week.