This exhibition provides an exceptional opportunity to see the work of this renowned couture house up close and relive a pivotal decade in fashion.”, To complement the Dior exhibition, the museum has enlisted Montreal designer Helmer Joseph to recreate three Dior evening gowns using paper patterns from the house of Dior dating from the late 1950s.

“Each garment tells the story of a creative process inspired by yards of luxury fabric and a wealth of expertise. The museum was founded in 1921 by David Ross McCord, based on his own family collection of objects.

See our Privacy Policy. Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. The contract began in 1986, and extends for 99 years, however, the McCord does not receive any operational funding from McGill. The McCord collections reflect the social history and material culture of Montreal, Quebec and Canada, and include textual archives, ethnographic and archaeological objects, decorative arts, photographic images, paintings, prints and drawings, as well as costumes and textiles. ■. The items in this collection of daytime and evening wear, all made between 1947 and 1957, come from the Royal Ontario Museum, McCord’s own collection and Dior Héritage in Paris.

Jonathan Lainey is the first Indigenous person to curate the McCord Museum's Indigenous cultures collection. The French designer’s “New Look” laid waste to the masculine silhouette that preceded it, revolutionizing the world of high fashion and trickling down to the mainstream worldwide. McGill administered the McCord for over sixty years, until it became a private museum. The collection also houses items linked to Canadian historic events and individuals. 690 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9. McGill owns the majority of the collection and the McCord has a contractual agreement to manage McGill’s Canadian History Collections. x NOTICE: Please note that in accordance with the directives of the Government of Quebec, the McCord Museum will be temporarily closed from October 1 to 28, 2020. The McCord is now supported by the governments of Canada, Quebec and Montreal, and by a large network of members, donors and sponsors. Joseph, a Haitian-born Montrealer who has worked for Louis Vuitton and Chloé as well as Dior, will recreate the gowns known as Bella, Dolores and Arthenice by himself, employing the techniques specific to haute couture of that era. The McCord Museum has a contractual agreement to manage McGill’s Canadian History Collections. Sparing neither time nor money, he combed the length and breadth of the country in search of the finest and most historically significant objects, with the plan of founding a national history museum in Montreal.

Collection. The collection includes outstanding historical documentation and is an invaluable research resource for many aspects of the history of Canadian fashion and material culture relating to appearance. learn more about her expertise and what she does. The Principal is an ex-officio member of the Board. Several rare 18th-century garments and accessories have Canadian provenance. By continuing to browse the McCord Museum site, you agree to the use of cookies. 1274 boutique@mccord-stewart.ca This feature was originally published in the September issue of Cult MTL. Cookies allow us to customize content and advertisements, provide offers tailored to your interests and analyze our traffic. The Dress, Fashion and Textiles collection comprises 20,000 garments and accessories made or worn in Canada over the past three centuries. Since then, the museum's holdings have increased substantially. ROM 961.87.3 © Laziz Hamani.

Author of … The Christian Dior exhibition is on at McCord Museum (690 Sherbrooke W.) from Sept. 25 to Jan. 3, 2021, $19/$17 seniors/$14 students, free for Indigenous people, reduced prices on Wednesday after 5 p.m. Tickets should be purchased online in advance. Do you have an object, document or photograph that you wish to give to the Museum? Both its collection and its reputation grew rapidly. It covers all aspects of women’s, men’s and children’s fashionable clothing of the 19th and early 20th centuries, including indoor and outdoor garments, underclothing, sports attire, and dress for occasions and rites like weddings and christenings. McCord Museum celebrates the start of the Dior revolution An immersive multimedia exhibition dedicated to the Parisian couture icon opens in Montreal on Friday, Sept. 25. Gift of Mrs. Harry Davidson. The many examples of mid-20th-century high fashion by Montreal, Canadian and international designers and couturiers bear witness to the development of Canada’s apparel industry and garment retail sector. Gift of Alan Grant, M2013.54.2.1-2 © McCord Museum, Discover the designers, manufacturers, retailers, organizations and events. Cookies allow us to customize content and advertisements, provide offers tailored to your interests and analyze our traffic. Wearing Our Identity – The First Peoples Collection. Web site: McCord Museum The museum offers exhibitions, cultural activities, guided tours, school tours and publications. Make a donation now and contribute to the fundraising campaign. The contract began in 1986, and extends for 99 years, however, the McCord does not receive any operational funding from McGill. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal. It covers all aspects of women’s, men’s and children’s fashionable clothing of the 19 th and early 20 th centuries, including indoor and outdoor garments, underclothing, sports attire, and dress for occasions and rites like weddings and christenings. Read the news. The McCord Museum has a contractual agreement to manage McGill’s Canadian History Collections. Cocktail dress, Delphine, Christian Dior, 1956. In 1921, the McCord National Museum opened its doors, housed in a building provided by McGill University. After showcasing post-war Italian fashion with Eleganza in 2016 and the work of Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in 2018, the McCord Museum is mounting a major exhibition of the first decade of Christian Dior, who revived Parisian haute couture after WWII. Ethnology and Archaeology. By continuing to browse the McCord Museum site, you agree to the use of cookies. A unique reference tool, EncycloFashionQC features over 500 entries on who’s who in Quebec fashion, from the 19th century to today. BREAKING: Trump has tested positive for COVID-19, Trump and Melania are in quarantine waiting for COVID-19 test results. For more Montreal arts coverage, please visit our Arts section. Ongoing Permanent exhibition, Subscribe to our Newsletter to be informed of all our activities. The Dress, Fashion and Textiles collection comprises 20,000 garments and accessories made or worn in Canada over the past three centuries. Numerous everyday items of dress are prized for their rarity. Suzanne Sauvage, Executive Director, McCord Museum 514-398-7100.

The relationship is a negotiated one, and the Museum’s governing authority is its independent Board of Trustees, on which McGill is represented by two appointed members. The relationship is a negotiated one, and the Museum’s governing authority is its independent Board of Trustees, on which McGill is represented by two appointed members. McCord Boutique, 690 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, Quebec, CA H2T 3A3, (514) 861-6701 ext. The Principal is an ex-officio member of the Board. Accessories like gloves, stockings, shoes and women’s parasols, fans and purses are also well represented. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at Montreal’s long-running, now defunct alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. The items in this collection of daytime and evening wear, all made between 1947 and 1957, come from the Royal Ontario Museum, McCord’s own collection and Dior Héritage in Paris. In 1878, David Ross McCord began adding to the already considerable collection assembled by his family since their arrival in Canada.

To help us provide you with a safe visitor experience, we ask you to plan your visit by purchasing your ticket through our virtual Admission Desk. The exhibition highlights “Dior’s iconic lines, luxury textiles and romantic embroideries” as well as the fashion house’s “exquisite craftsmanship, intricate detail and inspired designs.”, “Dior’s impact on the silhouette of the late 1940s and 1950s was unprecedented, and the cut of his garments and their craftsmanship were exquisite,” says Cynthia Cooper, curator and head of collections and research for McCord’s Dress, Fashion and Textiles.