Philadelphia’s cultural calendar gains a luminous new entry on An Evening of ART and FASHION, a May 8th happening that turns Paradigm Arts Building into an immersive atelier. Four powerhouse entrepreneurs—Sara McCorriston of Paradigm Gallery + Studio, Elena Brennan of BUS STOP Boutique, Bela Shehu of NINObrand, and Rosa Agliata of My Italian Lifestyle—will fuse runway, retail, and gallery walls for an audience that craves authenticity over algorithm.
An Evening of ART and FASHION: Why This One-Night Salon Matters
Unlike hurried trunk shows or white-cube openings, An Evening of ART and FASHION is built for lingering: guests sip, shop, and study original works by Kelly Kozma, Vanessa Barragão, Katherine Fraser, and others while receiving live styling demonstrations on how to layer BUS STOP’s limited-edition oxfords with NINObrand’s architectural silhouettes and Rosa’s supple Italian leather handbags. Every vignette, framed by Paradigm’s five-story exhibition space, invites attendees to translate the tactile vibrancy of contemporary art into their daily wardrobes. Tickets are scarce—Paradigm limits capacity to preserve an intimate salon ambiance—so early RSVP is essential.
An Evening of ART and FASHION: The Women, the Craft, the Takeaways
At the heart of An Evening of ART and FASHION is a quartet of visionaries rewriting Philly’s creative economy. McCorriston, whose Paradigm Gallery anchors Old City’s art scene, will decode how to curate living spaces with the same daring esprit that earned the gallery national acclaim. Brennan demonstrates why her Bus Stop shoes (only 16 pairs per colorway) remain a cult staple for collectors who value comfort as much as edge. Shehu presents new NINObrand pieces—think precision tailoring informed by global travel—showcasing her adherence to crafting garments that read like wearable memoirs. Meanwhile, Agliata distills Neapolitan polish into practical tips on pairing wardrobe essentials with effortless “la bella figura” confidence, proving that luxury lies in intention, not excess.
Together they embody the credo that style is interdisciplinary; a painting’s color study can inspire a handbag’s palette, while a sculptural heel can echo a gallery’s bold geometry. Expect insider advice on transitioning from spring to summer: breathable layers, statement shoes that outlast trends, and art acquisitions that appreciate emotionally and financially. By night’s end, guests leave armed with a refreshed personal aesthetic and a network of like-minded creatives.
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