Fashion Art On the Block

A few weeks ago, we went to listen to our mayor talk about the state of Cincinnati -- he had some sweet things to say about our arts (more on that later) -- and then we went to a party celebrating the art of fashion.

In the old Shillito's building, Landor Associates put together a beautiful exhibit of the fashion drawings by Anne Wainscott.  Anne created these for the newspapers in Cincinnati to illustrate the ads for Shillito's. If you grew up in Cincinnati, and are of a certain age, you're certain to recognize them.

And then Landor complimented her drawings with window displays featuring their brands whipped into clever outfits. You must gather your friends and go see this. The window displays and the interior exhibit are there until the end of July -- making Race Street a happy surprise of fashion art between 6th and 7th streets. There are dresses created out of pennies, newspapers, girl scout patches, and more.

- Authored by Lisa Maly and Margy Waller (only one of us can remember these drawings).