Screening of “Looking For Chloe”

With clients such as Brigitte Bardot, Jackie Kennedy, and Maria Callas, Aghion transformed the clothing industry with designs that went against the concept of haute couture to give women lighter, more wearable wardrobes. An empowering and revolutionary figure, Aghion is the subject of this colorful, immersive documentary by French director Isabelle Cottenceau and producer Sophie Jeaneau.

The documentary uses previously unseen archival footage and images as well as a recreated interview with Aghion herself to paint a picture of an extraordinary woman and period in history for the fashion world. The film is a worthy tribute to Aghion, also a committed political figure and intellectual, who is believed to have invented the very concept of prêt-à-porter, or ready-to-wear clothing.

The May 19 screening at the EDCJCC will be followed by a conversation with curator and art historian Choghakate Kazarian, moderated by JxJ Artistic Director Yael Luttwak.

Co-Presented with the Embassy of France, Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC), and MJAM.