By now, we’re sure you’ve at least heard of Phoenix Art Museum’s major exhibit, The White Shirt According to Me, Gianfranco Ferré. Between the ads around town, and countless Instagram and Snapchats from people all over the valley, the exhibit has definitely made an impact on the Phoenix community.
The exhibit features the “architect of fashion” Gianfranco Ferré’s staple of power dressing – The White Shirt. Throughout the Italian designer’s 30 year career, the white shirt became the designer’s hallmark of style and shined a spotlight on how a simple garment can be transformed into a work of art.
Milonga shirt, F/W 2005, prêt á porter, look 19. | X-Ray simulation image by Leonardo Salvini
But don’t be fooled into thinking The White Shirt According to Me, Gianfranco Ferré is limited to only purveyors of fashion and art. Because clothing is something each and every one of us interacts with on a daily basis, there is something that resonates deep within you when you see these magnificent shirts suspended between the ceiling and floor.
Walking into the exhibit feels like you are taking a journey to somewhere beyond the constraints of normal life and normal dressing. You begin to understand that clothing is not only a necessity, but one of life’s greatest luxuries.
Couture in the Suburbs in our favorite white shirts | Almanza Photography
#MyWhiteShirt
To help illustrate how versatile and inspirational a white shirt can be, we invited Arizona influencers to come out in a white shirt that they felt highlighted their individual style and personality. The resulting photos are just as different and varied as the subjects posing for them. And that, we think, is a beautiful thing.
Brandon Greer & father| My Boy B | Almanza Photography
Candace Carter | Female Fashion Movement |Almanza Photography
Christina Barrueta | Write on Rubee | Almanza Photography
Cynthia Sassi | Fabulous Arizona | Almanza Photography
I wanted a shirt that would show off the tattoo on my shoulder that says “Live With Passion” because that’s a big part of how I define who I am. -Cynthia Sassi
Diamond Troutman | Paris Elsewhere | Almanza Photography
Diana Brandt | AZ Foodie | Almanza Photography
Jamie Killin | Thrillist | Almanza Photography
Jeanne Hankerson | SJ Couture | Almanza Photography
Kristin Bentz & daughter | The Talented Blonde | Almanza Photography
Kyle Krone | Couture in the Suburbs | Almanza Photography
Mignon Gould | Agent of The Chic Spy | Almanza Photography
My white shirt has to be stylish, yet functional because I am always on the go. It is typically a white button down, but always has special details like interesting cuffs and buttons to make it unique. – The Chic Spy
Lindsay Viker | Couture in the Suburbs | Almanza Photography
Gary Jackson, Oscar De las salas & Hugo | What Would Oscar Do | Almanza Photography
Taylor Seely | Couture in the Suburbs | Almanza Photography
Robert Sentinery | Java Magazine | Almanza Photography
Skyler Scott | Couture in the Suburbs | Almanza Photography
Stacey Grondahl | We Do Men | Almanza Photography
Now, we’ve shown you what The White Shirt looks like for influencers all across Arizona, but we want to see what the white shirt looks like for you.
Snap a photo and use the hashtags #MyWhiteShirt and #CitSxPAM to be entered to win 2 tickets to Phoenix Art Museum to see the Ferré exhibit.
Contest ends Feb. 28, 2016.
Couture in the Suburbs | Almanza Photography
The White Shirt According to Me, Gianfranco Ferré truly is a magical experience, and one that is certainly worth taking a trip downtown for. The exhibit will only be here in Phoenix for a few more weeks, wrapping up on March 6, 2016.
This world class exhibit is unlikely to show in The United States again, so now is the time to make your way to Phoenix Art Museum to see Ferré’s collection before it is packed up and sent back to Italy. For more information about museum hours and tickets, visit Phxart.org.
