Fashion Through Time in West Michigan | Grand Rapids News

Step into West Michigan’s fashion history as the Grand Rapids Public Museum teams up with Ferris State’s fashion program to spotlight a dazzling fusion of vintage treasures and student designs. With over 10,000 donated garments spanning from the 1880s to today, this archive—dubbed the region’s largest closet—reveals how style evolved right here at home. A standout? A 1950s purple silk dress embodying the post-war “New Look,” donated by sisters Doris and Janie Cole. Its designer, Frank Perullo, even reached out to the museum in 2020 at age 95 to share his memories—before passing in 2023. His journey from humble roots to designing for major studios is just one of many stories preserved in this living legacy, connecting past creativity with today’s fashion-forward energy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f980af6b9e518ab