September 10, 2011 - March 4, 2012

Paris, Milan, New York…
all have nothing on Oshkosh when it comes to fashion.

Bling! Busts Silent Auction

Thank you to all the downtown Oshkosh businesses who donated their time and talents to the Bling! Bust silent auction. The auction raised $1,980 for the Museum's Exhibition Fund.

Bling! Scavenger Hunt

Congratulations to Cathy Puhl of Oshkosh for winning the Museum's Bling! scavenger hunt. A total of 109 jewels were hidden throughout the Museum.

Taking the runway this fall is Bling!, a show-stopping fashion exhibit that puts the spotlight on 100 years of high-class style and clothing embellishments. The display explores the art of fashion through the exhibition of haute couture styles dating from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. Fifty dresses, countless accessories and ages of fashion gossip make this exhibit ready to do its little turn on the catwalk.

The exhibit grants backstage access to the richest styles of the century and showcases over-embellished fashions and designer duds, all from the collections of the Oshkosh Public Museum. Ornate bustle dresses, elegant Titanic-era gowns and dazzling flapper sheaths sparkle with 100 years of bling. Presidential inauguration gowns, bridal trousseaus and dresses fit for queens are accented by an eclectic display of tres chic accessories, including hats, clutches and parasols. One strut through this showroom of sophisticated silhouettes and fashionable froufrou will have you saying "oh là là."

The museum extends a special thank you to exhibit guest curator Scott Jorgenson.

Girls' Night Out
Bling! is best paired with your favorite girlfriends (and a couple bangle bracelets). Make a weekend out of your girl getaway with a special accommodation package from
Brayton Bed & Breakfast.

The museum extends its thanks to the following businesses and individuals who have helped to make this exhibit possible.

Bling! Exhibit Videographer Clint Mosling Contributors Alès Group Teri C. Schaefer Joleen Stadler St. Vincent De Paul

Bling! Fling Fashion Show Sponsor Becket's Restaurant Donors Alban, Ltd. Ales Group Ann Allen Ambassador Travel Art City Signs Atomic Hair AtomicKatz Bergman's Fine Goldsmithing Kim Biedermann Lisa Bifano Bodyworks International Cody Calhoun Camera Casino Christensen's Caley Condor Crescent Moon Antiques & Salvage Judy Cuthbert Megan Daniels Carol Davis Sandy DePeaux Diamond Nails Elle Mae Romance Boutique EmmaJean's Boutique Helen M. Evans Family of Mary G. Daubert Carol Fenrich Gardina's Wine Bar & Cafe Great Estates Hamilton's Christopher Hartl Angela Hayes Amanda Heideman Jessica Heidemann House of Flowers House of Heroes Hrnak's Hughes' Home Maid Chocolates Scott Jorgenson Karniby's Cathy Jo Keeley Jamie Kiesling Dr. & Mrs. Richard Kitz Kwik Trip Christine Larson Limelite Studios Market Boutique on Main Donald McDonald, MD Michael Meilahn Jenna Mohelnitzsky Joan Mosling Oshkosh Country Club Queen Bee Apparel Richard Rego Pat Reiher Reimer Jewelers Jessica Rondinelli Satori Imports Charles Paul Savoie Liz Schraufnagel Sharon Schraufnagel Lori Schreiter Shelly Schultz Soiree Urban Gifts Stone Harbor Resort Patricia Strom The Guilded Lily LLC Thimke Jewelers Mary Thomas Urban Esque Salon Vintique Diane Vogel Paula Way Wild Ones David Wolfe Dr. Richard Wolfgram