From May 10th through August 19th, dresses and accessories of the past and present are on display in that which is a downright artistic and cultural journey that succeeds in expressing the femininity and modern styles from the 1920s to today… Inspired by Miguel Covarrubias, the exhibit presents a …

THE TURNING POINT. GEORGE BARBIER 1921  

  LA GRANDE SVOLTA. GEORGE BARBIER 1921

  GIORGIO ANTIOCHENO KNEELING AT THE FEET OF THE VIRGIN– 12TH CENTURY MOSIAC– CHIESA DELLA MARTORANA, PALERMO   The penula-style large hooded cloak that Mary is wearing is embroidered in gold and adorned with a type of knotted fringe; the long tunic has fitted sleeves hemmed at the wrist with …

  GIORGIO ANTIOCHENO PROSTATO AI PIEDI DELLA VERGINE – MUSAICO DEL XII SECOLO – CHIESA DELLA MARTORANA, PALERMO   Il grande manto a cappuccio indossato dalla Madonna a modo di penula è ricamato in oro e ornato da una specie di frangia annodata; la lunga tunica ha maniche aderenti ed …