Mystic Museum of Art has announced its major summer exhibition titled “Luxe, CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways,” which explores Connecticut’s historical role in textile manufacturing and its influence on contemporary fashion and design. The exhibition will trace the journey from the state’s 19th-century velvet mills to modern runway fashion, featuring historical artifacts, textiles, and contemporary works.
The exhibition matters because it connects regional industrial heritage with broader cultural and fashion narratives, highlighting how local history can inform and inspire contemporary artistic and design practices. By bridging past and present, the show offers visitors a unique lens on Connecticut’s overlooked contributions to the fashion world, potentially drawing new audiences to the museum and fostering community pride in the state’s industrial legacy.