Stéphane Houy-Towner

Category: Fashion

About me

As curator, consultant and lecturer, Stéphane Houy-Towner has worked with some of the world’s leading cultural institutions — collaborating on innovative projects with fashion labels, filmmakers and museums.

A graduate of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum/Parsons The New School for Design in New York, he spent 14 years as a special projects researcher at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s world-renowned The Costume Institute. There, Houy-Towner served as liaison with outside researchers, writers and scholars, auction houses and museum curators—including American and European fashion houses with their ready-to-wear and haute couture collections research. His expertise made him a departmental specialist for menswear as well as the French luxury goods sector —with a concentration from the eighteenth century to the present. 

He notably curated Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection.

https://www.houy-towner.com/home

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What to expect

"Exploring the World of Fashion Curation with Stéphane Houy-Towner"

  1. Overview of Stéphane's roles as a curator, consultant, and lecturer in the realm of fashion.
  2. Highlights of his collaborations with leading cultural institutions, fashion labels, filmmakers, and museums.
  3. Introduction to Stéphane's educational background, graduating from Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum/Parsons The New School for Design in New York.
  4. Brief insights into his 14-year tenure as a special projects researcher at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s The Costume Institute.
  5. Ask three or more questions
  6. -How I evaluate my industry
  7. Advice on particular topics
  8. IX sessions can be selected for Charity Choice Donation 

 

"Behind the Scenes: Stéphane's Journey at The Costume Institute"

  1. Deep dive into Stéphane's significant role at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s The Costume Institute.
  2. Exploration of his responsibilities as a liaison with outside researchers, writers, scholars, and fashion houses.
  3. Discussion on his expertise in menswear and the French luxury goods sector, spanning from the eighteenth century to the present.
  4. Overview of his contributions as a departmental specialist and curator of notable exhibitions, such as "Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection."
  5. Q&A opportunity for personalized advice and clarification.

"Fashion Across Centuries: Stéphane's Expertise Unveiled"

  1. Comprehensive exploration of Stéphane Houy-Towner's expertise in menswear and French luxury goods.
  2. Showcase of his curatorial work, including the curation of "Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection."
  3. Discussion on Stéphane's collaborations with American and European fashion houses, contributing to ready-to-wear and haute couture collections research.
  4. Reflection on his innovative projects with fashion labels, filmmakers, and museums.
  5. Q&A opportunity for personalized advice and clarification.

"From Research to Exhibition: Stéphane's Impactful Curatorial Journey"

  1. Detailed discussion on Stéphane's role as a special projects researcher and liaison at The Costume Institute.
  2. Analysis of his contributions to the world of menswear and French luxury goods, emphasizing his concentration from the eighteenth century to the present.
  3. Exploration of the creative process behind curating exhibitions and collaborating on innovative projects.
  4. Q&A session allowing participants to inquire about Stéphane's experiences and insights in the field of fashion curation.

"Collaborative Creativity: Stéphane's Partnerships with Cultural Institutions"

  1. Showcase of Stéphane's collaborative projects with leading cultural institutions, fashion labels, and filmmakers.
  2. Interactive Q&A session where participants can delve into specific aspects of Stéphane's work and partnerships.
  3. Behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of fashion, film, and museums in Stéphane's innovative projects.
  4. Discussion on the evolving landscape of fashion curation and its impact on cultural institutions.
  5. Q&A opportunity for personalized advice and clarification.

"Fashion Odyssey: Stéphane Houy-Towner's Curatorial Legacy"

  1. Extended exploration of Stéphane's career, from education at Cooper Hewitt to his impactful years at The Costume Institute.
  2. In-depth analysis of his roles as a researcher, liaison, and curator, shaping the world of menswear and French luxury goods.
  3. Showcase of Stéphane's notable exhibitions and collaborations, with a focus on "Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection."
  4. Open-ended Q&A session allowing participants to engage with Stéphane on a wide range of topics, from fashion history to the future of fashion curation.
  5. Q&A opportunity for personalized advice and clarification.

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