1920s Fashion To Be Deconstructed By Weston Historical Society

WESTON, CT— The Weston Historical Society will be presenting the in-person lecture, "Deconstructing Fashion in the 1920s" with guest presenters Michael Mombello and Leslie Weiss on Dec. 1, at 7:00 p.m.

Admission is free but registration is required as seating is very limited. Masks are not required but highly recommended for those that are unvaccinated.

The Twenties revolutionized apparel and appearance across the globe for men and women. Design executive Michael Mombello and anthropologist Leslie Weiss will give an overview of how historic events shaped fashion and evolved, after centuries of stuffy, rigid dressing yielded to give way to more ease and comfort. This lecture is in connection with the historical society’s 1920s exhibit, "Weston Slept While the Nation Roared: Life in the Twenties" and will take place in the exhibit hall. The exhibit is open 1-4 p.m. every Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday through Dec. 19, and open on select Saturdays. Exhibit dates and hours are listed on the group's website.

The Weston Historical Society is located at 104 Weston Road in Weston. Parking and exhibit hall entrance may be accessed on High Acre Road. The lecture takes place in the exhibit hall which is the red building adjacent to the parking lot.