November's Target First Saturday, inspired by the exhibition The Fashion World Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, explores and celebrates fashion and design. Target First Saturday events attract thousands of visitors to free art and entertainment programs each month. November's highlights include:
5 p.m. Music: Brooklyn-based electro dream pop band Au Revoir Simone plays upbeat and danceable melodies paired with a smooth lo-fi sound. 6 p.m. Curator Talk: Lisa Small explores themes in The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, the first international exhibition dedicated to the groundbreaking French couturier. 6-9 p.m. Museum Shop: This trunk show with Amber Royal of Royal Things vintage jewelry and accessories includes a mix of classic and vintage from the Edwardian to mid-century modern periods and contemporary design hand crafted from vintage elements. *6:30 p.m. Film: The Day Before (Loic Prigent, 2009, 52 min.) This documentary follows Jean Paul Gaultier for 36 hours leading up to the debut of his 2010 autumn-winter collection at the Paris Haute Couture fashion show. *6:30-8:30 Hands-On Art: Experiment and design an outfit inspired by Gaultier's haute couture.Throughout the evening, a cash bar will offer beer and wine, and the Museum Café will serve a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, and beverages. The Museum Shop will remain open until 11 p.m.
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