Not by the Book
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What’s the connection between Alice's dress in a Beatles song and Oscar Wilde? How did Audrey Hepburn and Dorothy shape fashion? Join us for a captivating evening exploring the secrets behind iconic literary wardrobes, featuring Oren Barzilai's unique musical arrangements and stunning video art.
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What is Alice’s dress doing in a Beatles song? How did Oscar Wilde and Virginia Woolf become fashion icons? In which book did Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress first appear? What thrilling secret lies behind Dorothy’s ruby-red slippers? And which female poet became a rock star and shaped the style of an entire generation? Ya’ara Keydar, fashion historian and curator, invites you on a journey through the wardrobes of male and female writers and literary figures who have shaped our culture. What do their clothes tell us, and how have they influenced the fashion world?
In this special and exclusive evening, Keydar will host musician Oren Barzilay, soloist of the band Dr. Casper’s Rabbit Show. Inspired by the captivating stories, Oren created, especially for the show, unique arrangements of famous songs, which he will perform live.The evening will be accompanied by a unique video art by artist and illustrator Geffen Refaeli, and video artist Rino Avidar.
