Library of Congress

Celebrating Italian Fashion’s Enduring American Legacy: Giorgini, Gucci, Armani, and the Making of Global Style

Name: Celebrating Italian Fashion’s Enduring American Legacy: Giorgini, Gucci, Armani, and the Making of Global Style
Start: 2026-09-24T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-24
Location: Library of Congress

Thu, Sep 24, 2026at 5:00 PM

101 Independence Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC

Price not available

Featuring: Barbara Faedda, Sara Gay Forden

This program examines the two-way relationship between Italian fashion and American culture. It considers how Italian designers and fashion media reached international audiences, while American markets, celebrity culture, and investment helped propel Italian style onto the global stage. The discussion features Barbara Faedda and Sara Gay Forden.

The event also includes a curatorial display tracing Italian fashion media and design through historical publications and contemporary runways, connecting the legacy of figures and houses such as Giorgini, Gucci, and Armani.

When: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Showtime: 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC

Program: Conversation with Barbara Faedda and Sara Gay Forden, accompanied by a curatorial display on Italian fashion media and design

Tickets: Price not available

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