Art Deco Society of LA Hosts Vintage Clothing Fundraiser in Burbank

Proceeds from the event support the organization's mission to preserve historic 1920s architecture in Los Angeles.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:38pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a vintage flapper dress repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the iconic fashion of the 1920s in a modern pop art style.The Art Deco Society of LA's vintage clothing fundraiser celebrates the fantasy and whimsy of 1920s fashion, a style that was widely adopted in early Hollywood films.Los Angeles Today

The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles held a two-day vintage clothing fundraiser in Burbank this past weekend. The event featured authentic and reproduction clothing and accessories from the 1920s to the 1960s, with proceeds going towards the society's efforts to preserve historic Art Deco architecture in the city through education and events.

Why it matters

The Art Deco style was widely adopted in early Hollywood films and represents a unique period of architectural history in Los Angeles. Preservation societies like the Art Deco Society of LA play a crucial role in protecting these historic buildings and educating the public about the significance of this design movement.

The details

The vintage clothing fundraiser offered guests the opportunity to purchase period-appropriate attire to wear to the society's annual Avalon Ball, an Art Deco-themed gala held on Catalina Island. The event also featured a marketplace with a wide assortment of vintage accessories, including watches, ties, and makeup demonstrations.

  • The vintage clothing fundraiser took place over a two-day period this past weekend.
  • The Art Deco Society of LA's annual Avalon Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 6-10 pm.

The players

Margot Gerber

The executive director of the Art Deco Society of LA, who has been with the organization for 9 years and has a lifelong interest in vintage clothing and textiles.

Jeffrey Paul

A board member of the Art Deco Society of LA and the owner of Beauty as Wellness, who provided vintage-inspired makeup demonstrations at the event.

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What they’re saying

“There was a point in architectural history where people realized we could lose this very unique architecture if we didn't start preservation societies for it.”

— Margot Gerber, Executive Director, Art Deco Society of LA

“The Art Deco style captures a bit of fantasy and whimsy. It was adopted in a lot of early Hollywood films.”

— Margot Gerber, Executive Director, Art Deco Society of LA

“Art Deco takes you back to the time of fancy clothing and what was considered modern at the time.”

— Margot Gerber, Executive Director, Art Deco Society of LA

What’s next

The Art Deco Society of LA's annual Avalon Ball, featuring the vintage clothing and accessories from the fundraiser, will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 6-10 pm at the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island.

The takeaway

The Art Deco Society of LA's vintage clothing fundraiser highlights the organization's commitment to preserving the unique architectural heritage of 1920s Los Angeles, while also fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the style and fashion of that era.