Ligonier Fashion Show and Purse Auction

Spaces are limited. Reservations are required by Friday, May 14th and can be made online or by contacting the museum.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley is hosting a very special Fashion Show and Purse Auction on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Wear your favorite hat and join us at SAMA Ligonier for a dynamic show featuring Saint Francis University Costume Designer, Bonnie Resinski presenting, “Silhouettes: A One-Woman Fashion Show”. The event is being held from 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m., and the cost is $25 per person. 

Experience this wonderful lecture and fashion show by Resinski as she discusses and shares the shapes of modern women’s clothing from the 1890’s to the 1990’s. She will highlight the social, political, economic, and designer influences explaining the fashion trends of the 20th century. Watch the show while sipping a hot cup of tea and savoring scrumptious treats. Throughout the afternoon, stroll through our lovely Museum and bid on a beautiful selection of brand-new purses from regional boutiques and specialty shops. Enjoy other games of chance including a prize given for the “Best of Show Hat” worn during the event. Bring your friends and join us at SAMA Ligonier for a wonderful afternoon full of entertainment, fun and fashion. Refreshments generously sponsored by Aurora Gilmour and Chantel Ventura.