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SPECIAL SANTA BARBARA EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

Couture Pattern Museum goes beyond preserving patterns; we leverage these unique artifacts to celebrate the artistry and glamour of the Golden Age of Couture and Hollywood through a variety of engaging exhibits and events. From special presentations like Coronation Couture, to exclusive book signings, such as "Balenciaga -- Through the Lens of Tom Kublin," we bring the stories of fashion's most iconic moments and figures to life. Our programs are designed to engage and inspire visitors, even for those who do not sew, offering you unique opportunities and insights to experience the magic of fashion history firsthand. In addition to our extensive pattern collection, you’ll find original photographs, croquis de la maison, authentic haute couture dresses identical to those in major museum collections for examination and study, as well as counter books, magazines, fabric sample books, and rare French couture teaching materials that vividly bring the past to life. You may explore upcoming events here.

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Photos from "Balenciaga Through the Lens of Tom Kublin"
Nov 12, 2024
University Club of Santa Barbara

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Photos from "James Galanos 100th Birthday Tribute"
June 6, 2024
Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

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Photos from "James Galanos 100th Birthday Tribute"
May 2, 2024
Downtown Santa Barbara, CA

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Photos from "Coronation Couture"
June 1, 2023
Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
KTLA: Historic Coronation Couture Exhibition Sparks Nationwide Interest

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Photos from "Coronation Couture"
May 4, 2023
Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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Photos from "Paris Night Looks Encore Exhibition"
Dec. 1, 2022
Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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Photos from "Paris Night Looks Exhibition", Nov 3. 2022

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Fiscally Sponsored by Creative Visions Malibu

Your support makes a difference! Couture Pattern Museum is fiscally sponsored by Creative Visions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports creative activists, those that use the arts and media to ignite social change. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Couture Pattern Museum (CPM) must be made payable to “Creative Visions” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

 

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Global Impact & Preservation Statement: The Couture Pattern Museum's preservation philosophy is informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and UNESCO's framework for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Through the preservation, documentation, and transmission of licensed haute couture patterns and the technical knowledge they contain, the museum works to preserve the craftsmanship, savoir faire, and documentary heritage of twentieth century haute couture for future generations. The International Programme for the Preservation and Transmission of Savoir Faire is an initiative of the Couture Pattern Museum in Santa Barbara, California. The programme supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) by expanding access to technical knowledge, Sustainable Development Goal 11.4 by contributing to the safeguarding of cultural heritage, and Sustainable Development Goal 12 by promoting the preservation, study, and continued appreciation of craftsmanship and responsible fashion practices.

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As a professional member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), CPM is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and quality in the museum sector. 

ICOM Founder Affiliation: Cara Austine-Rademaker, founder and director of the Couture Pattern Museum, is a professional member of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), registered under the institution name Couture Pattern Museum.

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