DRIES : A Film By Reiner Holzemer

On November 16, The Hirshorn Museum and Relish came together to provide guests with a special screening of DRIES, a documentary by Reiner Holzemer which shows the intimate portrait of the fashion designer Dries Van Noten. After, guests were treated to an intimate conversation between Holzemer and Pulitzer Prize- winning fashion critic Robin Givhan.

Reiner Holzemer shares a smile after a successful screening

As expected, guests of the event showed up in their Sunday's best adding a stylish flair to the evening.

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