The Boston-born singer's glittering garments are on display in the Museum of Fine Arts' fashion exhibition 'Dress Up.'
A cocktail dress designed by Valentino and worn by Donna Summer in 2011 for an event in Zurich, Switzerland. ” explores how jewelry and fashion can be powerful vehicles for self-expression. As visitors take in the dozens of storied pieces on display, they’ll find a few glittering garments worn by the Boston-born “Queen of Disco.
The curator spotted Summer’s garment at Christie’s auction house, and recalled recognizing its potential for future exhibitions. The museum acquired the dress — along with two others and two pairs of her shoes — in October of 2023. “I’m not going to start quoting her songs, but she worked hard,” the curator said with admiration. “She worked really, really hard to live her dream and to love her family. She worked hard to come from Mission Hill — she had to leave, but then was able to come back in 1983 and graduate from her high school. She worked hard, not just for the money, but for her joy, and for all of us. She shared it exponentially.”Summer donned the beige Valentino one year before she died of lung cancer in 2012.
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