Vision Gallery Celebrates ‘Hollywood in the Desert’

Vision Gallery in downtown Chandler co-hosted a red carpet reception with Robert Black and Susan Claassen on Wed., March 7, to celebrate the opening of “Hollywood in the Desert.”

More than 75 guests, dressed in their best glam or Hollywood vintage attire, enjoyed the cocktail reception and a live auction. The proceeds will support the gallery’s programming.

Actress Susan Clausen, playing the part of fashion design icon Edith Head, entertained the crowd.

Hollywood has always had a major influence on fashion and design, from silent movies to today’s red carpet. Names like Adrian, Helen Rose, Bill Travilla and Bob Mackie are known for dazzling the public with their creations on the screen and runway. “Hollywood in the Desert” shares fashions from these timeless influential designers and others, as curated by Robert Black.

Black, curator of the collection, is founder of the model and talent agency, Ford Robert Black Agency. With his partner Doreen Picerne, philanthropist and fashionista, he shops around the world to offer a new vintage experience in red carpet couture, special occasion designer pieces and dynamic daywear, along with accessories and historic fashion treasures. Fashion by Robert Black boutique is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.

The Vision Gallery is a nonprofit art gallery managed by the Chandler Cultural Foundation. Exhibits are rotated on a regular basis. A portion of all art sales are used to fund the Vision Kidz Program, a series of art education workshops offered to the community free of charge.

The show “Hollywood in the Desert”  runs through April 6.

PHOTOS BY TIM SEALY, SEALY MEDIA 

Kathleen Escobedo, Chandler Arts Commission, and Tom Escobedo; Artist Alexandra Bowers and Peter Bugg, Vision Gallery visual arts coordinator

“Hollywood in the Desert” exhibition curated by Robert Black

Actress Susan Claassen in character as the iconic clothing designer Edith Head

Ania Kubicki, Robert Black and JT Turner 

Susan Claassen and Stevie Rosalie

About Perrine Adams

Perrine Adams is the Managing Editor of The Red Book and Lifestyle Editor for Frontdoors Magazine.

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