B Movies and Bad History: Texas Fashion
Programs
March 12, 2020 7:00pm - 8:30pm
See the best (and worst) examples of Texas fashion shown on-screen and explore the meaning behind them.
Program Details
From boots to big hair and beyond, Texas "style" has always been a staple of Hollywood. What do these depictions tell us about real Texans and our history? Join us for an exploration of the best and worst of Texas fashion on-screen through clips and conversation.
Prior to the program from 6:00pm to 7:00pm enjoy self-guided tours of the exhibit Fashion Forward.
Please note: although Fashion Forward will be open, there will not be a formal reception with food or drink prior to the program.
Educators, to receive CPE credit please email Education@TheStoryofTexas.com
Annette Becker is the director of the University of North Texas’s Texas Fashion Collection, an archive of nearly 20,000 historic and designer garments and accessories spanning over 250 years of fashion history. Becker holds a BA in Art History and English from the University of Kansas and an MA in Art History from UNT, where she is currently pursuing a PhD in History. Her research focuses on fashion history and material culture, and her professional practice focuses on making the past accessible and relevant to today’s museum audiences.
Fashion Forward organized by the Bullock Museum in collaboration with the Texas Fashion Collection, College of Visual Arts & Design, University of North Texas.
The Bullock Texas State History Museum is a division of the Texas State Preservation Board. Additional support for educational programming provided by the Texas State History Museum Foundation.
