Dress & Drinks: Mint Museum | Conversations on Dress

Dress & Drinks host Leon Wiebers welcomes Annie Carlano, Senior Curator at the Mint Museum, and fashion fellow Bridget Kerr for a lively look at the art of Judith Leiber. Explore Leiber’s journey from Budapest to New York, her groundbreaking work as the first woman in Hungary’s Handbag Guild, and her rise as a designer of iconic purses carried by First Ladies and collectors worldwide. Bridget shares insights into the Mint Museum’s new collection of Leiber’s whimsical handbags crafted from everything from leather to real shells. Preview future Mint Museum exhibitions and learn how fashion objects become museum-worthy art. --------------------------------------------------------------- Our cocktail for the evening: Bejeweled Julep Ingredients: -2 oz bourbon -0.5 oz simple syrup -8-10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish -2 oz sparkling wine -Crushed ice Instructions: -In a julep cup or rocks glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup. -Fill the glass with crushed ice. -Pour the bourbon over the ice. -Stir gently until the outside of the glass frosts. -Top with sparkling wine and more crushed ice if needed. -Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Non-Alcoholic Version Ingredients: -2 oz ginger ale or non-alcoholic bourbon alternative -0.5 oz mint simple syrup -8-10 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish -Crushed ice Instructions: -In a julep cup or tall glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with the mint simple syrup. -Fill the glass with crushed ice. -Po