Perhaps most obvious was the addition of Chinese motifs to the mix of decorative elements in architects' design repertoires of zigzags, curves and chevrons.
Farther uptown, an exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in theDecorative Arts, "Finnish Modern Design, 1930-1997" (up through June 14), is a perfect complement to the Aalto retrospective.
Her outfits emphasize fashion and function, reflecting her broader platform of healthy and active living, said decorative arts historian Carmela Spinelli, chair of the Savannah College of Art and Design's fashion department.