Printemps NY Introduces Giuseppe di Morabito
Presented by Taneka Bowles

Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Tampa Museum of Art is honored to announce CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture, our signature fundraising event in its fifteenth year, as the stage for an extraordinary fashion milestone.

This year’s highly anticipated event, taking place Saturday, May 16, 2026, will feature the U.S. debut of renowned Italian designer Giuseppe di Morabito.

In collaboration with Printemps New York, a global leader in fashion, luxury and beauty, the Museum hosts Giuseppe di Morabito’s first-ever fashion presentation in the United States. Exclusively represented by Printemps New York, the designer’s contemporary label has earned international acclaim for its dramatic, sophisticated aesthetic and its use of fashion as a vehicle for layered narrative.

The presentation offers guests a rare opportunity to witness 30 selections of Giuseppe di Morabito’s visionary work in the most ambitious fashion event the Tampa Museum of Art has hosted to date.

Proceeds from CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture directly support the Museum’s K-12 school tours to thousands of students in Tampa Bay who otherwise would not have the opportunity to visit an art museum.

7:00 pm — Exclusive Sponsor and Sponsor Guests Cocktail Hour
8:00 pm — Doors Open for General Ticket Holders
8:20 pm — Fashion Presentation Begins

All ticket holders enjoy pre-assigned seating for the Giuseppe di Morabito fashion presentation, followed by an after-party with hors d’oeuvres, open bar, desserts, and dancing. Front row seating is reserved for sponsors. Learn more about sponsorship.

All sponsor and ticket purchases support the mission of CITY and are non-refundable. This event is for guests ages 21 and up.

About Giuseppe di Morabito

Giuseppe Di Morabito launched his eponymous fashion label in 2014, focusing on women’s wear inspired by classical art and the cultural heritage of Calabria, his homeland in southern Italy. His designs feature feminine, alluring silhouettes with precise tailoring, hidden corsets, crinolines, and glamorous embellishments like shimmering crystals that add drama and opulence. The brand draws inspiration from classical works of art—by Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Canova—and the iconography of Venus, reinterpreted through a modern lens and contemporary sensibility. His seductive designs pay homage to the divine power and beauty of femininity, elevating grace and strength through sculptural forms and flowing drapery.

The label gained early recognition through competitions like “Who Is On Next?” and the International Woolmark Prize, which helped establish its reputation. In 2023, the brand received significant investment from Style Capital and Paoloni, enabling commercial expansion. It now boasts partnerships with prestigious global retailers and online platforms, including Harrods, Selfridges, Mytheresa, and Printemps. Giuseppe Di Morabito’s bold, sensual designs have been cherished by celebrities such as Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Cher, Kate Hudson, and Olivia Wilde, further elevating the brand’s profile in the luxury fashion industry.

About Printemps New York

Created in 1865 by Jules Jaluzot with the help of his wife Augustine, Printemps is a very French success story. The incredible adventure of a department store selling new and innovative products, located in a run-down district that was to become an empire, the temple of fashion immortalized since its creation in 1865. As soon as it opened to the public, Printemps made its mark as the most modern department store in Paris.

Continuing its reinvention and acceleration, celebrated French luxury department store, Printemps, opens their new Shopping Experience located at 1 Wall Street in the heart of the City. Printemps New York is located in the historic, 50-story landmark building, One Wall Street. As the next chapter of its brand transformation, this Printemps concept offers a unique experience, blending a local touch with effortless shopping both in-store and online.

2026 Co-Chairs:
Allison Adams | Enrique Crespo | Allison Guimard | Debra Williams

Honorary Chair:
Carrie Brown, CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture founder

Questions? Contact:

Raelene Ohanesian Pullen | Director of Development | Raelene.Pullen@TampaMuseum.org or 813.421.8375

Thank you to our sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

RED ROOM SPONSOR

SALLE DE BAIN SPONSORS

Anonymous

Angela & Carlos Aldazabal

GARÇONNIÈRE SPONSORS

Todd & Erin Farha

Allison Guimard & Enrique Crespo

Hyde Park Village

Kari LaRocco and Associates

The Traviesa Family

PLAYROOM SPONSORS

Mary Crino & Courtney Kuhn

Johnna Cunningham

The Gay Glaser Gunning Group

Irene & Jean Hakim

Tom & Sung Lee Hochhausler

Jane & Tom Lacy

Kathy McMurray

One Exotics Tampa

Orange Barrell Media

Dr. Guilherme Oliveira & Heather Oliveira

Kenny Pages, M.D. & Ryne Gallien

Vera & Cortland Reilly

Shumaker Advisors

Mollie & Henry Suarez – Westshore Diamond

United Healthcare

The Zhukovskayi Family

A Celebration of Style with Purpose

CITY is one of the Tampa Museum of Art’s most anticipated annual events, bringing together fashion, art, and culture in a dynamic celebration that supports the Museum’s exhibitions and educational programs.

Launched in 2010 following the opening of the Museum’s current downtown building, CITY was inspired by the opportunity to activate a bold new space in the heart of Tampa. Museum board member Carrie Brown envisioned an event that would reflect the city’s energy while elevating the Museum’s role as a cultural destination.

Model presents a strapless deep purple gown on the runway during the 2024 CITY event at the Tampa Museum of Art, featuring designs by Carolina Herrera.

Models present dramatic couture gowns on the runway during the 2013 CITY event at the Tampa Museum of Art, including a sculptural dress with a tall headpiece, as guests watch.

Male model walking the runway in a tailored gray suit during the 2011 CITY fashion show at the Tampa Museum of Art, with audience visible in the background.

Guests and attendees gather inside the Tampa Museum of Art during the 2021 CITY event, enjoying the fashion show and evening program.

From the beginning, CITY has blended creativity and style, evolving from runway presentations by luxury retailers into immersive experiences featuring internationally recognized designers. Over the years, the event has showcased celebrated names such as Marc Bouwer, Angel Sanchez, Carolina Herrera, and Balmain, while also connecting to major exhibitions at the Museum.

These moments have included a 2016 retrospective of Norma Kamali’s influential designs and a 2017 presentation inspired by nightlife icon Susanne Bartsch, featuring bold works by designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Zaldy.

Today, CITY continues to grow as a platform for artistic expression, creative collaboration, and community engagement. It stands as a signature fundraising event that not only highlights global design talent but also strengthens the Museum’s ability to serve Tampa Bay through art, education, and shared cultural experiences.

View of all models on stage at City: Fashion+Art+Culture 2018 event

Group of guests pose together smiling and raising drinks during the 2025 CITY Fashion, Culture and Art event at the Tampa Museum of Art, celebrating Balmain.

Close-up of a model walking the runway in a flowing designer gown during the 2021 CITY fashion show at the Tampa Museum of Art.

Guests seated along a runway at an outdoor evening setting during the 2022 CITY Fashion, Culture and Art event at the Tampa Museum of Art, awaiting the fashion show.

Featured Designers

Over the years, CITY has welcomed an impressive roster of internationally recognized designers, each bringing a distinct perspective to the intersection of fashion and art. These collaborations have elevated the event into a signature cultural experience in Tampa Bay.

Featured designers have included Marc Bouwer, Angel Sanchez, Bibhu Mohapatra, Silvia Tcherassi, Naeem Khan, Carolina Herrera, and Balmain, among others.

Additional presentations have highlighted visionary creators such as Norma Kamali, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Zaldy, often in dialogue with major exhibitions at the Tampa Museum of Art.

Each year builds on this legacy, introducing new creative voices while continuing to position CITY as a platform for bold design, artistic expression, and cultural exchange.

Members of the CITY committee and fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra celebrate on the red carpet step-and-repeat during the Tampa Museum of Art's 2021 CITY event.

Following the runway presentation, designer Naeem Khan, models and guests celebrate the evening on a crowded dance floor inside the Tampa Museum of Art during the 2023 CITY after-party.

Committee Leadership

CITY is made possible through the dedication and vision of community leaders who have shaped the event year after year. Their leadership has helped grow CITY into one of the Tampa Museum of Art’s most celebrated traditions.