You may not be familiar with the name Gianfranco Ferré…. but you should be. This Italian fashion designer revolutionized the modern woman’s work wardrobe with his interpretation of The White Shirt. Through his namesake fashion house and as the creative director of Christian Dior from 1989 to 1987, this powerful fashion figure revolutionized the way we dress today.

Calice shirt, F/W 1982, prêt á porter, look 3, Taroni (Como) silk gazar; silk satin, taffeta. | Photo by Luca Stoppini.

The internationally acclaimed exhibition celebrating this designer, The White Shirt According to Me. Gianfranco Ferré, makes its United States debut at Phoenix Art Museum on November 4, 2015. And, to kick off the exhibit, Phoenix Art Museum is flying in some of the biggest names in Italian Fashion to speak at The Italian Master of Fashion Symposium.

Origami shirt, S/S 2004, prêt á porter, look 78, nylon tulle, silk chiffon. | Photo by Luca Stoppini.

Participate in a lively discussion about the legendary Italian fashion designer, Gianfranco Ferré, with leading fashion experts including: Clarissa Burt (Model), Tatiana Sorokko (Model), Ralph Rucci (Designer), Denise Hale (Friend and client), Rita Airaghi (Director of Fondazione Gianfranco Ferré), and Alessandra Arezzi Boza (Curator).

If you’re at all interested in fashion, this event on October 31st is not to be missed. Tickets are $60 ($20 for Students), and include access to a banquet reception where you can mingle with the panelists. You can buy your tickets here.

Sailor Glam shirt, S/S 1982, prêt á porter, look 84, silk organza, honeycomb patterned cotton pique | Photo by Luca Stoppini.

We will be there live streaming the event on social media. Be sure to follow @SuburbsCouture on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and Snapchat for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest fashion exhibits to come to Arizona.