Snoopy in Fashion

October 6 through November 9, 2007
Good grief turns into great fashion relief as the Schulz Museum presents an exclusive viewing of Peanuts -inspired fashions, sponsored by MetLife, straight from the runway of New York City’s September fashion week. The fashions on display were crafted by some of today’s top designers, including Isaac Mizrahi, Betsey Johnson, and Laura Bennett (a Project Runway finalist).

Each designer has taken inspiration from their favorite Peanuts character to create a couture runway outfit, making a bold leap from their black and white sketches to vibrant color. The fashions were auctioned on eBay in October 2007.

Proceeds from the eBay auction will support Dress for Success, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

“Peanuts and the fashion industry have a unique history. Gianni Versace,Giorgio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld, Oleg Cassini, Fendi, and countless other fashion notables have designed fashions for Snoopy and his sister, Belle, which have been exhibited in fashion capitals in the U.S., Europe, and Japan,” said Jeannie Schulz. “Knowing that Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts Gang inspire amazing creativity, I am filled with curiosity and anticipation to see these 21st century designs.”

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