First Pantsuit, Yves Saint Laurent (French, 1936-2008), worn by Ulla. Fall-Winter 1966 haute couture collection. © Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent, Paris. Photo: Gérard Pataa.

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Community Conversation: Fashion, Gender Expression, and Sexuality

Jul 27, 6:30-7:30 pm

Reynolds Lecture Hall

With Jonathan Copeland, Fashion Stylist/Merchandiser and Publishing Entrepreneur; Rae Berryman, Independent Multicultural Marketing Consultant; Ted Lewis, Executive Director, Side by Side (formerly ROSMY)

Celeste Fetta, VMFA Chief Educator, moderates a discussion with guests Jon Copeland, Rae Berryman, and Ted Lewis on how Yves Saint Laurent challenged fashion codes around sexuality and gender expression and identity. How do contemporary style and communities in Richmond address these themes in fashion today?

First Pantsuit, Yves Saint Laurent (French, 1936-2008), worn by Ulla. Fall-Winter 1966 haute couture collection. © Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent, Paris. Photo: Gérard Pataa.