Sun-Drenched Style: California Mid-Century Women Designers

For this Exhibition, we focus on five women who contributed to California's reputation as a style center in the mid-twentieth century. Louella Ballerino, Margit Fellegi, Agnes Barrett, Addie Masters, and Rose Marie Reid understood the evolving wardrobe needs of women, and provided fashionable solutions that could adapt to a changing way of life. From outdoor barbecues to poolside cocktails, all of the ensembles in our exhibition uniquely are suited to California activities, both indoor and outdoor. We examine how modern architecture influenced fashion, and why these five designers in particular were so important in California's fashion journey.