Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen

Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen highlights Hepburn’s personal style as well as some of the most exquisite costumes of her career. The exhibition provides a rich and entertaining look not only at the clothes that helped create indelible characters, but also at the importance of fashion in crafting the image of one of the most memorable performers of the 20th century. The promotional graphics utilize chic typography inspired by beauty magazines of the past and present. Threaded through each design are graphite drawings imitating the style of 1930s fashion illustrations. To further accentuate the elegance of the designs, each illustration is digitally watercolored. By combining traditional and digital media, all elements of this advertising campaign reflect the timelessness of the groundbreaking and phenomenal actress.