Designing What We Wear Day at MCASD La Jolla
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT – 7:00 PM PDT
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego · 700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Hosted by Design Forward Alliance
Join the Fashion track of San Diego Design Week at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) La Jolla for an all-day exhibition and program built around the theme "Designing What We Wear." At the center of the day is a showcase of original works by local fashion designers and students, created to push back against disposable, trend-driven design and to celebrate pieces made to last. The program includes industry talks and panels, documentary screenings, and hands-on design workshops exploring the tension between fleeting trends and enduring design. Attendees can move through the exhibition at their own pace, engaging with the work and the ideas behind it. Beyond aesthetics, the day highlights fashion's role in cultural expression, economic impact, and the evolution of fashion and jewelry design, positioning San Diego as a hub for thoughtful, human-centered design.