Frontline Fashion: War and Fashion” Opening May 25th at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Researched and curated by the Historical Collections Department of LaSell College in Boston, Frontline Fashion explores the relationship between wartime necessity and fashion epiphany.  Attire  will be showcased that represents what was worn by the men and women in the United States military in three major conflicts – the Vietnam War, The Persian Gulf War (also known as Operation Desert Storm) and the recent conflicts in Iraq -- juxtaposed with the fashions from the era that they inspired. 

The exhibit illustrates the significant impact that military style has had on fashion trends over the past four decades.  “The irony that war can somehow be fashionable evokes powerful and complex expressions in the form of wearable patriotic replications,” comments Jill Carey, Associate Professor at LaSell.  “From the introduction of khaki to the American textiles market, to the rise in popularity of Tiffany & Co.’s pricey titanium dog tags, military and fashion styles have had strong bonds during the course of warfare history.”

 Light refreshments will be served. 

Admission is $7.00 per adult, $5.00 per child student or Senior, Children under 6, active US Military and retired US Military are Free