EVENTS
FASHION IS ART | Tuesday, July 28 | 5pm
Forre Fine Art invites you to join us for an enlightening evening at our “Fashion is Art” women’s speaker series on Tuesday, July 28th. This exclusive free event will feature a lineup of four trailblazing panelists who will explore the intersection of fashion and art, showcasing how photography, oils on canvas and hand loom work make each style a unique piece of art. Come hear the untold stories.
Doors open at 5 PM, presentation starts promptly at 5:30 PM
Guests may linger until 7 PM
Event Highlights:
• Eight-minute presentations from each speaker
• Full panel discussion with a Q&A session for the audience
• Complimentary libations and light bites by Local chef, Susie Jimenez
RSVP: Due to limited seating, please confirm your attendance by emailing gabrielle@forrefineart.com.
FEATURING
Marisa de Lempicka
As the great-granddaughter of legendary artist Tamara de Lempicka, Marisa brings her family’s rich legacy to life, talking about artworks that inspired the fashion world from the 1920s through the 1930s. Tamara de Lempicka, an iconic figure of the Art Deco era, created celebrated paintings that embodied the “new woman”—independent, strong, and forging her own path. Marisa will talk about how Tamara’s work continues to inspire contemporary designers, such as Armani and Victoria Beckham, and continues to influence high-profile projects like the LVMH campaign featuring Madonna, photographed by Steven Meisel. Tamara’s legacy as a contemporary muse remains powerful, reflecting her remarkable ability to bridge the past and the present in the world of fashion.
Kiton Fashion House
Mindi Shiftik, General Manager, will represent the Italian fashion house with deep roots in our community. She will bring to life how Kiton continues the tradition of handweaving on looms, affirming that each piece is not just clothing but living art. A true embodiment to Fashion is Art with one of the last family-owned fashion houses in Italy! Ciro Paone, founder and fifth generation textile merchant saw the suit not just as clothing, but as armor and art, something that dignifies the wearer. Kiton’s “untold story” therefore is one of quiet power—a testament to the enduring belief that beauty cannot be taught, only felt.
Shelly Safir Marolt
Growing up in a fashion-forward New York family, Shelly grew up immersed in fashion, with creativity woven into her fabric by family influences. Her mother, a pioneer stylist, who began with Anne Klein then served as Barbara Walters’ wardrobe consultant. Her sister, an editor and stylist, spent over a decade at Condé Nast before shaping J.Crew’s catalogs. Shelly started at Elite Model Management, became Market Editor at YM, then spent eight adventurous years with Club Med around the globe. In 1989, Aspen beckoned, and she discovered her true passion—creating environments that showcase fashion. She founded Aspen’s first visual merchandising firm, designing interiors and window displays for Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Loro Piana, and more, while also shaping fashion coverage as Fashion Editor for Aspen Magazine and Sojourner. Thirty-five years later, Shelly turned to painting as a personal tribute to lost family members, a practice that has evolved into a lifelong artistic pursuit. Now, her work showcases her children in elaborate narratives, dressed in couture-inspired pieces that celebrate the fusion of fashion and art.
Sandy Kaplan
Kaplan’s illustrious journey in photography began in Hollywood during the late 1960s, where she made history as the first woman allowed into the film industry as a set photographer. In the 1970s, she expanded her talents to Paris, capturing the essence of major fashion houses and prestigious magazines. With her work featured in iconic outlets like French Vogue and collaborations with legendary brands such as Chanel, Dior, Karl Lagerfeld and YSL, she quickly established herself as a prominent fashion photographer, making waves across France, Italy, and Germany.
Her path eventually brought her back to Hollywood, where she worked with Columbia Pictures, Warner Brothers, and Paramount Studios, photographing some of the biggest stars, producers, and directors of the era. Notable figures captured by Kaplan include Frank Sinatra, Robert Wagner, Kirk Douglas, and Johnny Cash. Known for creating timeless images, Kaplan emphasizes that her goal goes beyond mere photography—”Creating an image has always been, and continues to be my mission.” Since moving to the Rocky Mountains in 1996, she has embraced a new level of creative freedom, showcasing her work in Colorado and New York, while also sharing her expertise through teaching at venues like Ghost Ranch, CMC and The Red Brick Center for the Arts.