Dress & Drinks: Autry Museum | Conversations on Dress

Amy Scott, Vice President of Research and Interpretation, Marilyn B. and Calvin B. Gross Curator of Visual Art at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, CA joins Dress & Drinks host Leon Wiebers. Explore the exhibition "Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology" with them to discover how Indigenous artists and designers are blending ancestral knowledge, sustainable practices, and futuristic aesthetics to redefine fashion and art in the American West. For those interested in contemporary Indigenous art, fashion, technology, and the evolving stories of the American West, you'll love this deep dive into creativity, identity, and the future of cultural storytelling. --------------------------------------------------------------- Our cocktail for the evening: Western Wind Ingredients: -2 oz bourbon -1 oz prickly pear syrup -0.5 oz fresh lime juice -2 dashes aromatic bitters -2 oz sparkling water or club soda -Lime wheel for garnish Instructions: -In a shaker, combine bourbon, prickly pear syrup, lime juice, and bitters with ice. -Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. -Top with a splash of sparkling water or club soda. -Garnish with a lime wheel. Non-Alcoholic Version Ingredients: -4 oz prickly pear syrup -1 oz fresh lime juice -1 oz agave syrup -2 oz sparkling water or club soda -Lime wheel for garnish Instructions: -In a shaker, combine syrups and lime juice with ice. -Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with