Bal Harbour, FL – October 8, 2015 – Fashion Project celebrated the opening of the third exhibition at Bal Harbour Shops, FP:03 The Past, with a preview of the new exhibition and discussion with the co-curators. As part of the celebration of Bal Harbour Shops 50th Anniversary, the exhibition explores pivotal moments in fashion from 1915 to 1965, the year Bal Harbour Shops opened. Why does the past matter? The exhibition addresses this question by juxtaposing and celebrating two seemingly disconnected yet surprisingly similar times in fashion history: the Edwardian era and the revolutionary 1960s. Following the preview reception, London-based curator Judith Clark and co-curator/fashion historian Amy de la Haye led a conversation at Books & Books about their collaboration on The Past and the ideas behind the exhibition. Guests of the event included Judith Clark, Amy de la Haye, Barbara Hulanicki, Cathy Leff and Elysze Held. FP03: The Past is the third in a series of exhibitions organized by Judith Clark and will remain on view through November 5. Fashion Project is an experimental space sponsored by Bal Harbour Shops and located on its third level. Its curatorial projects and programs explore fashion and the culture of what we wear. Events and programs are complimentary and open to the public.

Elysze Held, Barbara Hulanicki, & Judith Clark

Elysze Held & Cathy Leff

Cathy Leff

Cathy Leff & Amy de la Haye

Cathy Leff, Amy de la Haye, & Judith Clark

Amy de la Haye & Judith Clark

Amy de la Haye & Judith Clark

Jane Robinson, Sheyline Brazner, & Lynn Savits

Susie Safirstein & Evelyn Frank

Luisa Jinenez & Bill Kearney

Andrea Gollin & Silvia Barisione

Collette Campbell-Powell & Judith Clark

Rudolph Kagi & Tammy Apostol

Karen Geller & Lisa Rubin

Michelle Areces & Claudia Herrera

Michelle Areces, Alain Mahe, & Claudia Herrera