SUPPORTING THE ART OF FASHION SINCE 1966

Arizona Costume Institute (ACI) supports the fashion department of Phoenix Art Museum through the acquisition, preservation, and exhibition of garments and accessories of historical and aesthetic significance, in addition to promoting appreciation of fashion through education programs. ACI’s support of this Museum collection area depends on the enthusiasm of dedicated volunteers, who help maintain and expand the collection and fashion related programming.

Visit Phoenix Art Museum through August 12 to see "In the Company of Women," which features more than 50 compelling works from the Museum's collection by more than 40 artists, including fashion by Miuccia Prada, Ann Demeulemeester, Vivienne

The new fashion film “Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist” opens exclusively at @thefilmbarphx this Friday, July 13 through Thursday, July 19. Present your Phoenix Art Museum Membership card at the Bar to receive a free small popcorn and a dri

It’s the final weekend to experience the #irisvanherpen exhibition #transformingfashion at @phxart!

Who’s following the #metgala coverage!? The exhibition and red carpet looks are divine. #heavenlybodies

The Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum is a must-see! Arizona Costume Institute is the presenting sponsor of this incredible experience and on Feb. 22, we had the wonderful privilege of joining Iris van Herpen at a

We’re saddened by the news of #hubertdegivenchy passing today. Hubert de Givenchy is a legendary influence on fashion and Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent collection. Our organization is proud to support and celebrate the work created by th

Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion is now on view @phxart through May 13, 2018.

The #irisvanherpen exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum is a stunning look at the future of fashion! Officially open to the public this weekend! Do not miss this amazing exhibition! Photo credit @hwangloose925

#regram from ACI Haute Couture member @jennifercarmer of guests trying on the amazing @perrinparis clutch glove! Amazing event - thank you @lynnelovehb, Martha Martin, @perrinparis, @dennita_sewell and all those who attended.

Our Haute Couture members are enjoying a special event with @perrinparis this evening! ACI offers exciting fashion experiences all year long for all of our members. Visit our website to learn how to join.

Join us for an exciting program about Dutch design. Speakers, Adam Nocek and Stacey Moran will address the various ways in which Dutch fashion is historically and culturally situated within a broader context of conceptual design in the Netherlands. N

Transforming Fashion: Iris van Herpen opens February 24, 2018 in Steele Gallery at @phxart. The Dutch fashion designer has been lauded in Vogue magazine as “one of contemporary fashion’s few true conceptual thinkers.” Learn more ab

Thank you @becker_sandy for sharing this amazing photo of yesterday's event featuring the incredibly talented @galina.mihaleva!

The stunning #JamesGalanos exhibition closed over the weekend. Here is snapshot from the deinstallation courtesy of @phxart curatorial associate @briandavidjennings.

Happy Holidays from Arizona Costume Institute!

We love this snap shop taken by @thestyleconfidante of @phxart's iconic Gianni Versace LBD now on view at @themuseumofmodernart in the "Items: Is Fashion Modern?" exhibition.

Tickets are now available for our January Second Wednesday program featuring
Galina Mihaleva, Visiting Professor of Fashion Design, Arizona State University. Visit our website for more info!

Regram from @phxart curatorial associate @briandavidjennings. In the December 1981 editorial, “Diana Ross: Solid Gold”, @voguemagazine featured Ms. Ross in “splendid gold tapestry pyjamas” by James Galanos, then retailing for

Full house at the 2017 Holiday Luncheon featuring fashion legend @patricia_field!

We're sad to learn of the passing of fashion legend #azzedinealaia. Phoenix Art Museum has a wonderful selection of Alaia ensembles and accessories. We feel honored to have participated in supporting the acquisition of many of his designs for the Mus

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annual HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Hosted annually in December, the ACI Holiday Luncheon is the most fashionable philanthropic event in the Valley, offering a decadent afternoon featuring fashions from a world renowned style icon, a Champagne reception with a luxury raffle, and a stylish luncheon.

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PHOENIX ART MUSEUM fashion collection

The Southwest's premier destination for world-class visual arts. Popular international exhibitions are shown along side the Museum’s outstanding collection of more than 21,000 works.

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