ICP’s Late Night for Fashion

Yves Saint Laurent and his fashion designs inspired looks and movements around the world, including within the Ballroom Community. The House of St. Laurent, an iconic ballroom house founded in 1982 by Octavia St. Laurent, is known for its boutique exclusivity and elevated fashion sensibility, is an example of this lasting legacy. Ballroom, once underground, has defined a new space for promoting visibility and self-expression within the queer community. Taking inspiration from the iconic New York City Ballroom Scene, join ICP for a special Late Night for Fashion, featuring a conversation about the relationship between fashion and the ballroom community, the importance of photography in bringing visibility to the movement of resilience, followed by a special mini-ball event featuring the categories of Fashion and Runway. Come early or stay later than usual during one-night-only extended hours to view Yves Saint Laurent and Photography and Photobooks USA, 2000-25. Mini-Ball Categories: Fashion Yves Saint Laurent created his own fashion institution of sharp, precise tailoring, sheer illusions, glamorously embellished eveningwear, and androgynous noir. Bring us a statement look that tells YOUR story! Whether your aesthetic is timelessly classic or avante garde, illustrate your essence within the details. Head-to-toe ovahness, come done! ** Note: you do not need to wear YSL, this category is open to interpretation, but inspiration from YSL is encouraged. Runway Pay homage to the designer's legacy and bring to the runway a look pulled out of the Yves Saint Laurent photography archives — creatively re-imagined through your own lens. Winners for each category receive a portrait studio session at ICP, as well as a custom ICP Grand Prize Trophy! Schedule and more information to come! Image Jenna Bascom International Center of Photography 84 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002ICP Galleries / Library