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The 100th Birthday Tribute to James Galanos honors the designer's legacy, offering attendees a secure environment, educational opportunities, and a chance to view iconic dresses sourced from reowned museums

The Couture Pattern Museum will feature two pop-up exhibits during Santa Barbara's 1st Thursday Artwalks, 5-8 p.m. May 2 and June 6, to mark the 100th

Couture Pattern Museum sparks nationwide buzz with historic Coronation Couture Exhibition, digitizing Hartnells iconic designs.

Santa Barbara Museum Showcases Royal Coronation Fashion, Attracts Enthusiasts and Gains International Attention

While people in the U.K. prepare what they are going to wear to King Charles III's coronation on Saturday, some people in downtown Santa Barbara were treated with coronation dresses built from sewing patterns dating back to Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.

Couture Pattern Museum announced the "Coronation Couture" exhibition, featuring the 1953 designs of Norman Hartnell. Open to the public on May 4 & June 1, 2023

Four elegant 1957 couture dresses displayed along with original gold taffeta dress designed by Madame Grés

Dress designs from original Vogue 1957 haute couture patterns displayed at monthly Santa Barbara 1st Thursday Art Walk