Where can you find a silk wedding apron made in 1724 displayed alongside a silk evening gown made in 2018? The “Spectrum of Fashion” exhibition. You can see it just one more week, until March 27. The exhibition features Maryland fashion history and stories spanning four centuries and is open Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Purchase your advanced ticket online and pick up a free copy of the “Spectrum of Fashion” book when you arrive. Click on “Plan Your Visit” in our bio link. Anne Chew embroidered this silk apron in anticipation of her marriage to Phillip Thomas on August 11, 1724 in Ann Arundel, Maryland. Being decorative rather than functional, delicately wrought aprons of the early-18th century displayed a woman’s high social standing and needlework skills. Christian Siriano featured this two-toned silk gown at New York Fashion Week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his eponymous brand. Born and raised in Annapolis, Siriano attended the Baltimore School for the Arts before studying...