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Installation view of Fashion Fusion VIII: Exquisite Elegance - Art of the Islamic Worlds

June 15 - September 5, 2024
Central Library | 1st Floor Gallery

Fashion Fusion VIII: Exquisite Elegance - Art of the Islamic Worlds features garments from Fashion Fusion, an annual competition presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the award-winning Fashion Design program at Houston Community College.

This most recent competition required HCC students and alumni to design original outfits inspired by items and artworks in the Hossein Afshar Galleries for Art of the Islamic Worlds at the Museum. The students and alumni entered their designs into one of four representative categories: Motifs and Mosaics, Trinkets and Charms, Sky and Sand, and Metallics and Mirage.

This exhibition features the winning garments from designers Estefania Espindola, Flor Garcia, Kuteka Hill, Ifeatu Pearl Obasi, Alvin Alan Ramirez Riojas, and Noor Saleh.

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This exhibition is in partnership with Houston Community College, Fashion and Costume Design Department and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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