Join Us for the Annual Beaux Arts Ball:
“Archi-Texture: Where Fashion Meets Built Design”
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Save the date and get your tickets for an unforgettable evening! AFSF’s annual Beaux Arts Ball is set to return in 2024 with an exciting new costume theme, “Archi-Texture: Where Fashion Meets Built Design,” which simultaneously intertwines the creativity and innovation of both architecture and fashion design.
Join us on Thursday, September 19th at the historic Green Room in San Francisco for a spectacular gala featuring a live jazz band, casino tables, raffles from our even sponsors, wine tasting, great food and cocktails, and the traditional Beaux Arts costume contest. More information about the event is provided below.
Have questions about the event?
Contact us at info@afsf.org or 415-393-1492
About the Costume Theme
Join us in celebrating the intersection of fashion and the built environments, from the sleek lines of modern high-rises that inspire haute couture silhouettes to the intricate textile patterns of historic landmarks. Archi-Texture will showcase the profound influence that fashion, architecture, and interior design have shared.
As a part of this year’s Archi-Texture theme, we’re pleased to announce that our 2024 Beaux Arts Ball Partner is SF’s MAC Modern Appealing Clothing, a haute couture fashion house originating in San Francisco in 1980. MAC will assist AFSF in bringing Archi-Texture to life, as well as act as a judge for our coveted costume contest.
Please join us in donning a creative costume of your choice! This year’s Beaux Arts Ball costume contest will be comprised of three distinct categories:
– Best Overall Costume
– Best Accessory
– Best Headpiece
We encourage you to play with both form and function, discovering how architectural principles translate into wearable art and what that personally means to you.
What to Expect:
History of the Beaux Arts Ball:
The origins of the Beaux Arts Ball trace back to the 19th century in Paris in which faculty and students at the École des Beaux Arts (translates to School of Fine Arts in French) hosted the very first ball in 1892. The theme of the Ball asked for creativity and imagination beyond the scope of tamed human minds. Architects, painters, and sculptors drew inspiration from Carnival in the creation of elaborate haute costumes and floats. Prizes were awarded to the most outlandish and successful interpretations. Such wild and taboo activity (at the time) opened doors for future generations; almost 200 years later the celebration continues here in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area.
About AFSF:
AFSF’s mission is to provide architectural and design students with learning programs, mentorships, and tools for a better education. We strive to inspire our future AEC leaders to become a part of the industry workforce and community. Help us achieve our goal to “design” student success – which will shape the future of the built industry, as well as to create a learning environment that offers AEC-related mentorship programs, real world experience, and design competitions for the next generation of architectural and construction professionals.
All proceeds from the funds raised at the Beaux Arts Ball go to AFSF’s student programs.
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