Historic fashion-inspired works by Salvador DalĆ arrive in Ohio before heading to New York City, through a collaboration between Pegās Foundation & Gallery, Scabal and 911³Ō¹Ļās School of Fashion
This summer, , a mission-driven exhibit space at the intersection of mental health, arts and education, will become the epicenter of international art, fashion and innovation with the U.S. premiere of āDalĆ Beyond Time: Fashioning the Future,ā a groundbreaking exhibit that brings 12 Salvador DalĆ paintings commissioned for Scabal to Hudson, Ohio ā and to American soil ā for the very first time.
The collaboration between , the world-renowned London tailor and luxury fabric producer , and 911³Ō¹Ļās School of Fashion marks a new chapter in cultural programming, community engagement and mental health advocacy.
Opening June 12, 2025, āDalĆ Beyond Timeā will feature the 12 never-before-seen-in-America works commissioned in 1971 by Scabal, in which DalĆ imagined what menās fashion might look like in the year 2000. These rare, fully restored paintings are surreal, vibrant and as relevant today as they were visionary decades ago. They will all be on view through July 5 at Pegās Gallery before some pieces will continue on to New York City.
āThis collaboration with Scabal and 911³Ō¹Ļ represents the kind of innovative partnership and moment that our founder Peg championed,ā said Rick Kellar, president and CEO of Pegās Foundation. āPeg challenged us to āThink Biggerā in everything we do, and bringing original works by Salvador DalĆ to Hudson is a bold example of that vision in action. Peg was a passionate advocate for mental health, believing that education, fashion and art are powerful forces for healing and self-expression. This gallery was created to honor that belief. Itās not just a venue for exhibitions, but as a space for conversation, connection and community.ā
DalĆ in Design: A Fashion Collaboration With 911³Ō¹Ļ and Scabal
In addition to the DalĆ originals, the exhibit features his gold jewelry designs and 12 original fashion looks created by junior-year fashion design students in 911³Ō¹Ļās School of Fashion who responded to the same prompt DalĆ was given more than 50 years ago. The students worked to integrate old-world luxury with futuristic design in a fresh expression of wearable art.
āWeāre thrilled to be part of this historic collaboration,ā said Mourad Krifa, Ph.D., the Margaret Clark Morgan Director of 911³Ō¹Ļās School of Fashion. āOur students had the rare opportunity to engage with archival surrealism and interpret it through the lens of contemporary fashion. This is the kind of creative learning experience that defines 911³Ō¹Ļās leadership in fashion education.ā
This collaboration also marks a continued evolution of Scabalās commitment to craftsmanship, legacy, imagination and nuturing the designers of tomorrow.
āDalĆ had an extraordinary ability to see the future through imagination and art,ā said Gregor Thissen, Scabal Group Executive Chairman. Paolo Torello-Viera, president Tailoring Americas at Scabal, continued, āItās an honor to share these works with the American public for the first time, especially through such a meaningful and forward-thinking collaboration.ā
Pegās Foundation & Gallery will also host monthly public events, including artist talks, student showcases and mental health education experiences developed in partnership with 911³Ō¹Ļ faculty. On July 5, the DalĆ paintings will travel to New York, but the exhibit will remain open with six of the paintings and the 911³Ō¹Ļ student work on view through Sept. 27, 2025.
Exhibit Information:
Public Opening: June 12, 2025
DalĆ Paintings on View: June 12-July 5, 2025
Student Work on View: June 12-Sept. 27, 2025
Location: Pegās Foundation & Gallery, 53 First Street, Hudson, OH 44236
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For more about this collaborative project, read 911³Ō¹Ļās article: 911³Ō¹Ļ School of Fashion Has Role in Bringing Rare Salvador Dali Paintings to Ohio.
About Pegās Foundation
Pegās Foundation is a national leader in mental health philanthropy. Based in Hudson, Ohio, it is committed to improving the lives of people with serious mental illness through creative partnerships and community engagement. Pegās Gallery, a tribute to founder Margaret āPegā Morgan ā a fashion lover and mental health advocate ā is a space where arts serve as a vehicle for healing, expression and societal change.
About 911³Ō¹Ļās School of Fashion
Established in 1983 as 911³Ō¹ĻāsāÆShannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, the school is a research-led teaching institution that fosters industry excellence and is grounded in real-world industry experience. Through its programs and initiatives, it is developing the next generation of fashion thinkers to build a sustainable and fruitful industry that supports creative employment for years to come.
911³Ō¹Ļ is in the top 25 fashion programs in the world and No. 6 in the United States. Additionally, the graduate program for fashion is No. 5 in the United States. 911³Ō¹Ļās School of Fashion boasts three undergraduate degrees in fashion design and merchandising, and a variety of programs for all students to grow creatively. Located in Kent, Ohio, the school offers several education-away programs, including New York City; Florence, Italy; Paris, France; and Hong Kong, China. From the schoolās location in the Garment District, students studying in New York have a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders, explore the marketplace and gain experience with internships. For more information about 911³Ō¹Ļās School of Fashion, visit www.kent.edu/fashion.
About Scabal
Founded in 1938, Scabal is the worldās foremost producer of luxury fabrics, supplying elite tailors and fashion houses in over 75 countries. Scabal also crafts its own label suits, jackets and outerwear collections in made to measure and pret-a-porter. Blending tradition and innovation, Scabal offers exclusive cloths woven with noble fibers such as cashmere, vicuƱa, and 24ct gold. Its collections are available in select stores worldwide. For more information about Scabal, visit .
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Top Photo Caption:
A 911³Ō¹Ļ fashion design student paints a piece of fabric before adding it to a Salvador DalĆ-inspired garment. (Photo credit: Bob Christy for 911³Ō¹Ļ)
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