Provenance of Pride

Every significant fashion object is defined by its origin. This exhibit, Provenance of Pride, explores the crucial distinction between pieces we inherit and pieces we earn, demonstrating how both acquisition methods create profound personal relevance.Items like the gold heirloom bangle and the family qipao are Inherited Pieces. Their power comes from lineage, embodying cultural traditions and generational ties that bind the wearer to a collective past. They are documents of family history, with their value appreciated across decades.Conversely, the designer leather jacket and the nostalgic luxury bag are Earned Pieces. Their meaning is defined by the individual’s ambition, financial independence, and personal choice. They serve as tangible trophies of self-fulfillment, representing an identity that is actively chosen and purchased in the present.Together, these four objects reveal that fashion is the ultimate memoir, documenting not just what we wear, but how we came to wear it is a narrative split between t