In celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary, USC PAM and creative collective Narrated Objects invite you to an interactive, all-ages workshop on ceremonial dress!

During this one-hour online workshop, L.A.fashion designer Carol Young of Undesigned will offer tips and demonstrate techniques for how to elevate an outfit so that it’s perfect for a party, as well as share designs she’s made for special occasions. Plus, museum educator Valentina Quezada will highlight a few special-occasion textiles from the museum’s permanent collection.

Authors Teena Apeles and Andrea Richards of Narrated Objects will host the festive Zoom gathering and encourage guests to share their stories of special dress.

Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite party clothes. To enhance the festive mood, all guests will receive a cocktail/mocktail recipe from Bear & Stone so that you can sip on something special too.

Suggested materials to have for the workshop:

• 2 to 3 pieces of clothing that you haven't worn in a while

• a few favorite/meaningful accessories to play with (shoes, jewelry, scarf)

This workshop is FREE and open to participants of all ages!

For questions or to request accommodations for this event please contact Valentina Quezada at vquezada@usc.edu.

For additional information about the museum, please visit https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/

A former architecture student & native Angeleno, Carol Young became intrigued with the needs of urban nomads while living abroad in Asia, studying design in NYC, and traveling far & wide. Taking subways, walking, and cycling about town, she found herself seeking clothing that would allow her to move, keep dry and comfortable, but also express her individuality. In 2003 she returned to Los Angeles and started her clothing line, Carol Young | Undesigned and in 2006 opened her current Los Feliz studio + boutique. Carol lives in Echo Park with her architect husband Peter Kim, their two teenage sons, and pup Darwin (the shop mascot).

Carol Young | Undesigned is a series of beautiful, seasonless clothing designed for the modern woman. Using a combination of durable performance fabrics, sustainable organic & recycled blends and designer surplus fabrics for flavor, her goal is to create well-loved pieces that will live a long and cherished lifetime in your wardrobe. Each piece explores creating texture and shape in clean, modern and flattering silhouettes.

Handcrafted, distinct and individually made with TLC for all, Carol Young | Undesigned is worn by distinguished curators, architects, designers, filmmakers, and creative individuals worldwide.