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“Why They Wore It” Lecture & Luncheon with Kate Betts
August 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
“Why They Wore It” Luncheon Series
The Nixon Library is hosting an exciting seven-part speaker and luncheon series, featuring six knowledgeable titans of the fashion industry, including those who designed gowns for First Ladies, and those who wrote about, critically reviewed and drew attention to them.
Each luncheon menu will include courses that First Ladies served to their White House guests.
Each lecture will begin with a brief original film that reviews the styles of the First Ladies under discussion, set to popular music of the time period.
GUEST SPEAKER: KATE BETTS
Tuesday, August 28th
11 AM lecture
12 Noon luncheon
1 PM book signing
An award-winning magazine editor and bestselling author who has held top positions at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, Mrs. Betts is the author of Michelle Obama and the Power of Style, which she will discuss along with her fashion observations about the current First Lady Melania Trump.