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Sheila Sabine - Out and About - Legion of Honor

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Legion of Honor is a San Francisco treasure with magnificent views of the Golden Gate bridge – check out their latest exhibits.

High Style – The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection #CenturyofStyle

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This wonderful exhibit t races the evolution of fashion in the 20th century. These fashions worn by American women reflect the nations tastes and transformations during the decades between 1910 and 1980. Significant looks from French couture houses include designs by Lanvin, Vionnet and Schiaparelli and Charles James. Additional attention is given to the pioneering generation of American women designers in the 1930s through the 1950s, such as Bonnie Cashin, Elizabeth Hawes, and Claire McCardell. These beautiful gowns are on exhibition at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco through July 19, 2015.

C'est le Buzz

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Wonderful new Impressionist Exhibit at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. The gift of the art patron Alma Spreckels, this dramatic building's spectacular setting makes it one of the treasures of the city. There are over 70 visiting paintings from the National Gallery in Washington currently on display.