# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Mystic Museum of Art’s summer 2026 exhibition, Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways, explores the evolution and cultural significance of textiles in southeastern Connecticut.

Inspired by the region’s historic velvet industry, the exhibition traces textile traditions from the precolonial period to today, highlighting how craftsmanship, industry, and design have shaped ideas of luxury over time.

In partnership with Historic Stonington, Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Mystic Seaport Museum, and Studio Art Quilt Associates, CT Region, the exhibition features historic and contemporary beadwork, embroidery, quilts, velvet, and fashion drawn from both loans and MMoA’s collection.

Luxe CT examines how luxury is defined through labor, immigration, identity, and innovation, while also showcasing designers with Connecticut ties, including Xarea Lockhart, Toriana Sauro, Christian Siriano, and Peter Som.

On view: June 26–October 11, 2026
Opening preview (invite-only): June 24, 5:30–7:00PM

Public programs and workshops will run throughout the exhibition.

Admission:
$12 General | $10 New London County residents, seniors, students | Free for members, youth 17 & under, and military (active & veterans)

Learn more: https://mysticmuseumofart.org/event_program/luxe-ct-velvet-mills-to-modern-runways/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mystic/luxe-ct-velvet-mills-to-modern-runways/200030654243012
- **Event Categories**: Exhibitions, Art, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mystic
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9 Water St, Mystic, CT, United States, Connecticut 06355
- **lat**: 41.35315
- **long**: -71.97114
- **full address**: 9 Water St, Mystic, CT, United States, Connecticut 06355

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways being held?
  - **A:** Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 9 Water St, Mystic, CT, United States, Connecticut 06355.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways?
  - **A:** Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways is organized by Mystic Museum of Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mystic, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If  Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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