Fashion Anonymous

The Thread Holding US Together

Cotton

This exhibition focuses on the origins of denim, the cotton fibers that make these beloved items, and the injustices that have happened along the path.

Enjoy this exhibition by starting in the past and scrolling to the right. Hover over the image for more information.

On the Cotton Farm

Past: Explore the origins of denim and cotton

Denim Origins

Levi's began with a partnership between a tailor and a fabric importer.

Denim Pioneers

Donner Pass and the Harsh Realities of Progress

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King Cotton

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Feeding the World's Desire for Cotton Clothes

British Consumption Drives Southern Cotton Demand

Kevin Beasley: A VIEW OF A LANDSCAPE

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Denim Origins

Levi's began with a partnership between a tailor and a fabric importer.

Denim Pioneers

Donner Pass and the Harsh Realities of Progress

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Present: Explore the modern day denim industry

#Denim

#Whatsinmyclothes

20 Cotton Plants - 172 Cotton Bolls

Narsiso Martinez, Good Farms

#Water

Water Scarcity in 2020

What Fibers are in Modern Denim?

All The Polyester Feels

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Elastane & Spandex

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Future: Explore the hope to end slavery and pollution in denim

Exploitation

A close up of Tess Perlows- Faces

Organic Cotton

Hemp Research Will Advance

Stella McCartney- Fall Collection 2020

Technology Innovation

Creating a Sharing Society

A Drawing By Steph McMillan

Next Exhibit: Dyeing for Denim