NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER COMMISSIONS FAMED DESIGNER DOUGLAS LITTLE FOR FASHION AT THE PARK WINDOW INSTALLATION
3/24/2008 12:00:00 AM
Avant Garde Displays to be Unveiled at NorthPark Center on Wednesday, March 26
Dallas, Texas -- Douglas Little, founder of D.L. & Co. and “the modern alchemist and purveyor of curious goods,” has been commissioned by the Nasher Sculpture Center Store to create window art installations for Fashion at the Park at NorthPark Center. The installations will be revealed in the VIP Lounge, as well as in the windows of the Nasher Sculpture Center Store at NorthPark Center, for the opening of Fashion at the Park on Wednesday morning, March 26.
The fashion-forward window installations, which will be intricately hand-crafted by the designer himself, will feature life-sized, wax figures influenced by the Parisian runways of years past. “It was important to me to create an art installation that was relevant to the art and fashion worlds” said Mr. Little. “ I looked back to the eighteenth century, when wax dolls dressed in the latest Paris couture were sent all over Europe to advertise the preeminence of French Fashion. Of course, we went a little crazy, and gave this a completely modern take on both wax and fashion.”
The Nasher Sculpture Center Store represents the entire collection of D.L. & Co, which includes decadent candles and chocolates, sterling silver figurines, luxurious stationery, and hand-painted decorative plates. Dana Mullins, Director of Stores, believes the Nasher Sculpture Center Store will be the perfect backdrop for this unique installation. “After seeing Douglas’ work and his particular aesthetic, I knew instantly that this would be a great collaboration. His wax sculpture installations will symbolize and celebrate the alchemy of fashion into art,” said Ms. Mullins.
This isn’t the first time Mr. Little has created window installations for public viewing. His elegant "Gothic Splendor" installation for the Fifth Avenue windows at Bergdorf Goodman garnered national attention and was a featured editorial in House & Garden magazine in their November 2006 issue.
Patron Members of the Nasher Sculpture Center will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Little at a private reception to take place on Tuesday, March 25 from 6-8 pm at the Nasher Sculpture Center.
Please note: Store Director Dana Mullins and Designer Douglas Little are available for interviews all day on Wednesday, March 26 and during Fashion at the Park.
About Nasher Sculpture Center Store:
The Nasher Sculpture Center Store was voted “Best Museum Store” by D Magazine in 2006. Located inside the Nasher Sculpture Center and across from Barneys at NorthPark Center, the Store is a hybrid bookstore, gift shop, and art gallery featuring unique merchandise of contemporary design, modern living, intriguing gifts, and original art. The Nasher Sculpture Center is the only urban museum and garden in the world dedicated to modern and contemporary sculpture.
Nasher Store at Nasher Sculpture Center (2001 Flora Street)
Hours: Tuesday– Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Phone: 214.242.5110
Nasher Sculpture Center Store at NorthPark Center (Across from Barneys)
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 am- 9 pm
Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm
Phone: 214.363.8844
About Douglas Little & Co:
Douglas Little is a Master Perfumer and creator of luxury goods for his eponymous brand founded in 2003. Inspired by everything from the 17th century “Chambers of Curiosities” to the vibrant exoticism of 1920’s China, Little has made a name for himself by creating some of the most unusual, expensive and luxurious perfumes and products in the beauty, home, and gift industries. Available only at the finest retailers, the Nasher Sculpture Center Stores proudly represents the entire collection of D.L. & Co.
About Fashion at the Park:
Fashion at the Park, presented by Cadillac, is the not-to-be-missed fashion runway event at NorthPark Center. Held under a luxury tent complex over four captivating days, March 26-29, 15 top designer shows and events feature the best of 2008 spring, summer and pre-fall women’s and men’s collections. Fashion at the Park offers the public an exclusive experience usually reserved for celebrities and fashion-insiders—an unprecedented opportunity to view the latest fashions first and “shop the shows.” Day and evening runway shows under the artistic direction of beauty icon Bobbi Brown will feature the latest collections from Barneys New York, Oscar de la Renta, Giorgio Armani, CH Carolina Herrera, Custo Barcelona, bebe, Diesel, Intermix, Miss Sixty, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s and more.
About NorthPark:
As one of the premier shopping centers in the United States, NorthPark Center proudly offers shoppers the best of the best in every category represented including the finest in luxury retail and market exclusives. NorthPark Center is owned, managed, operated and leased by husband and wife David J. Haemisegger and Nancy A. Nasher. After a two-year, $225 million expansion, NorthPark Center is the largest shopping center in North Texas, is one of the top five in size in the United States and is projected to be one of the top five shopping destinations in the country. NorthPark Center will continue to open more luxury boutiques, stores and restaurants throughout 2006 and 2007 to reach over 235 stores and restaurants, and is expected to surpass $1 billion in annual sales by 2008. NorthPark Center is located at the intersection of North Central Expressway and Northwest Highway in the heart of Dallas. Stores are open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Department Store, restaurant, theatre, spa and holiday hours vary.
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For more information, photos, and interview opportunities, please contact:
Kristen Gibbins
Communications Manager
Nasher Sculpture Center
214.242.5177
kgibbins@nashersculpturecenter.org