February 2009
The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) presents its newest exhibition, "In the Bag."
The exhibition will explore the origin, evolution and design of the handbag.
Curated by Atlantans Clint Zeagler and Kevin Knaus, the exhibition takes the visitor from "design to delivery" of the handbag, showcasing top bags from the Friends and Sex and the City sets and from both local and leading designers, including Hermes and Oscar de la Renta among others.
"Atlantans will have the chance to see a unique and captivating showcase of handbags," says Zeagler, owner and creative director of Pecan Pie Couture, an Atlanta womenswear line.
"It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity to really delve into the design and appeal of the handbag."
The exhibition will begin by emphasizing the development and construction of different handbags and will move into the works of leading designers, displaying their collections within categories that highlight the handbag's emotional significance, iconic status and societal role.
The exhibit concludes with handbags designed by students in the Master of Accessories Design programs from the Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, and the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia.
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