A new exhibit featuring eco-luxury fashion by Marin designers Simon Ungless and Jody Niederkohr is now on display at the Marin Civic Center, a landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The show, featuring their brand When Simon Met Ralph, presents both archival and new creations, emphasizing sustainability through innovative techniques such as silkscreen printing, latex dipping, and artisanal felting. This exhibition runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through January 7, 2024.
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Ungless, known for his collaborations with the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen, showcases works that are part of the permanent collections at prominent institutions like the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The fashion on display combines punk influences with the modern architectural elegance of Wright's building, creating a striking contrast.
Additionally, the exhibit features ceramics created in collaboration with Susan McKinney, who previously worked as an industrial designer. Her pieces incorporate glass beads sourced from vintage 1920s dresses, which are embedded and melted into clay forms inspired by the Marin Civic Center itself. This element of the exhibit further emphasizes the brand's commitment to recycling and sustainable fashion.