Fashion Blooms at the Residence of France
Benefit Evening September 17th
Join the Alliance Française Board of Directors for one of Washington's most memorable evenings at the historic 1910 Tudor Revival Residence of the French Ambassador in the Kalorama neighborhood. The AFDC Gala is an occasion to celebrate the excellence of French culture in its many facets and includes Honorary Guests of domestic and international acclaim. Purchase tickets here.
This year, our theme revolves around Fashion and Transatlantic Dialogue as we honor the legacy of the late Caroline “Nina” Pillsbury — a former member of the Board whose elegance, generosity, and style will be celebrated through an exhibition of select American and French designer pieces from her collection. Dr. Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, will be the Key Speaker and will share a few reflections on Fashion, Memory and Cultural Transmission
This Gala will bring together patrons, supporters, and friends of French culture for a night of hors d’oeuvres, conversations, Ken Matthews’ Band’s Live Jazz Performances, and desserts by Pâtisserie Poupon.