{"title":"Fashion as ART","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Fashion_as_Art.png?v=1785869545\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFashion as ART\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Gracist_Show_Promo_-_IG_-_September_2026.png?v=1785869915\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGracist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGracist Brand presents wearable art that unites American denim with traditional West African fabrics, each piece handcrafted in collaboration with artisans in Niger. Founded by Stephen Jenkins, Gracist is rooted in two decades of studying Southern history and a belief that clothing can carry memory, meaning, and grace. At Crossroads, Gracist joins a conversation about fashion as a living art form — where craftsmanship, heritage, and storytelling are worn rather than framed.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gracistbrand.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/2_82e9703f-7a24-4e48-8f32-b7b671e8e791.png?v=1785869988\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUKAY Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the artistry of custom clothing by distinguished Nigerian designers, where fashion meets philanthropy. Each unique piece not only showcases exquisite craftsmanship but also supports a vital humanitarian initiative—enhancing access to clean water. By choosing our designs, you are making a stylish statement and contributing to a cause that transforms lives through improved water accessibility. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ukaycollection.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/1_b1763c3f-386d-47f5-9019-2edd6f1db2f3.png?v=1785870017\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaphne Maxwell Reid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese silk brocade toppers are favorites among those who own one of my custom made coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphne Maxwell Reid’s clothing line is called DaphneStyles, featuring custom-made \u003cspan\u003eChinese silk brocade toppers\u003c\/span\u003e, and ethnic-inspired pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaphne Style Collection Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilk Brocade Toppers:\u003c\/span\u003e Vibrant, versatile jackets made from Chinese silk brocade designed to pair with everything from jeans to formal wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommercial Sewing Patterns:\u003c\/span\u003e In the 1990s, she also designed signature ethnic and casual wear patterns for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/McCalls-Sewing-Pattern-Unlined-Maxwell\/dp\/B07RC9955R\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMcCall's Sewing Patterns\u003c\/a\u003e (such as caftans, vests, tunics, and duster sets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.daphnemaxwellreid.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/collections\/Fashion_as_Art.png?v=1785869814","url":"https:\/\/www.crossroadsartcenter.com\/collections\/fashion-as-art.oembed","provider":"Crossroads Art Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}