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What if the clothes we keep are actually stories we wear? Threads of Who We Are explores how garments and accessories hold memory, identity, and emotional meaning across cultures and generations. Designed for general visitors and fashion enthusiasts alike, this exhibit invites viewers to see clothing not just as material objects, but as markers ofContinue reading “Threads of Who We Are”

Taking from Einstein’s spacetime fabric theory, this exhibit connects moments of the past present and future through fashion and memory. The vintage cowboy hat, leather jacket, prom dress and typewriter each represent a unique thread of heritage, identity and transformation. Together they reveal how style and material objects preserve our lived experiences and tie generationsContinue reading “Fabric of Time”

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 traditionsContinue reading “Provenance of Pride”

“Tied in Tradition” explores the silent stories woven into the fabrics and jewels we choose for our most sacred celebrations. This exhibit features wedding garments and heirlooms from across decades and cultures, showing how they connect us to the past and to each other. Here, a wartime stitch echoes a grandmother’s careful hand. The delicateContinue reading “Tied in Tradition”

The collection “Pieces of us” was inspired by the legacy that each handpicked item has or will leave behind. The pieces that we wear often have significant value in our self expression, thus pushing us to create something magical within our live times. The gold bangles, a family heirloom that has been passed down fromContinue reading “Pieces of Us”

Each piece in this collection tells a story, capturing moments both grand and everyday. A gold watch from the 1990s glimmers with the sparkle of memories, a gift that marks time and family traditions. A handmade evening gown from 2019, inspired by a 1956 Grace Kelly design, reflects creativity, personal milestones, and the care thatContinue reading “The Beauty of Everyday and Milestones”

Each of our objects carries a piece of who we are, reminders of where we come from and how we’ve grown into the people we are today. Hailey’s (qipao) dress is a version of a traditional Chinese design. It reminds her of Hong Kong, the city that shaped her identity, and allows her to carryContinue reading “Cultural Identity and Representation”

What makes an ordinary object worth holding onto forever? Each piece in this collection carries the weight of memory, love, and identity – small treasures that tell bigger stories. Julia’s candle glows with calm and reflection. Jennisa’s mother’s leather jacket brings comfort and closeness while she lives in a different province; both mother and daughterContinue reading “The Keepsake Thread”