The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is proud to present Retro Couture, A Film by Miami Filmmaker Christopher Rapalo. His debut documentary ‘Retro Couture,’ premiered at the Miami Fashion Film Festival where it won Best Film “Audience Award’ and was also a Best Documentary nominee, the film was also nominated for Best Documentary at Mercedes-Benz Bokeh South Africa Fashion Film Festival and won Best Florida film at Key West Film Festival. Retro Couture explores the world of fashion in Miami as told through five locals in the industry inspired by vintage pieces. The documentary takes a look at Miami’s history as a clothing manufacturer, and touches on it’s future as the next fashion capital of the world.

Christopher Rapalo will be joined by Madeleine & Richard Kirsh from C.Madeleine’s to discuss vintage and retro fashions.