Membership Groups
Couture Collective at Memphis' art museum
Fashion is art — and Memphis is the runway.
The Couture Collective is where fashion lovers, cultural tastemakers, and creative spirits come together. Devoted to celebrating fashion as a powerful art form, this membership group fuels bold programming at Memphis’ art museum — and puts community at the center of the conversation.
As a member of the Couture Collective, you’ll join a circle of style-forward individuals who:
- Celebrate fashion as an evolving form of self-expression, identity, and art
- Support museum events that spotlight Memphis as a cultural and creative force
- Build connections with designers, artists, curators, and community members
- Make possible runway shows, film screenings, studio visits, and more
This is more than a membership—it’s a front-row seat to Memphis’ style renaissance, designed for those who know that what we wear is part of how we shape the world.
Membership Levels
Leader | $1,500 annually or $125 monthly
Includes all perks of the Couture Collective, Art Club membership + VIP opportunities like travel.
Ambassador | $250 annually or $21 monthly
Includes all perks of the Couture Collective + Art Club membership.
Our Purpose
The Couture Collective exists to elevate fashion as a vital part of Memphis’ creative identity.
Born from community feedback, this membership group reflects what Memphians asked for: more fashion, more community, more connection. By supporting fashion-related programs and gathering a stylish, curious, and inclusive community, the Collective turns the museum into a place where art and personal expression go hand in hand.
From exhibitions to events, from film to fabric, we believe in fashion’s power to tell stories—and bring people together.
Benefits
Being part of the Couture Collective means more than just showing up—it’s about showing out, supporting the arts, and having access to some of the city’s most exciting fashion moments. As a member, you will:
- Connect with a growing community of artists, designers, and fashion lovers who care about supporting Memphis talent.
- Gain early access and discounts to Memphis Art & Fashion Week and other ticketed events
- Enjoy four exclusive events each year created just for Couture Collective members
Collective Events
Every year, the Couture Collective will have four dedicated events designed to build community and create a closer connection to local and regional art in Memphis. Beyond these four core events, Collective members will be invited to the 400+ yearly museum programs from fashion and art-making to artist talks and opening celebrations.
Fashion Soiree Recruitment Party — August 21
- Celebrate the Collective and highlight emerging designers' work
Art & Aperitifs: A Conversation with Suchitra Mattai — October 9
- An evening of art, film, and conversation with the artist Suchitra Mattai
Designer Studio Visit — Coming January 2026
- Go behind the scenes with a local fashion innovator
Art & Fashion Week Ticket Launch Party — March 26
- Get first access and celebrate the city’s most fashionable week
Memphis Art & Fashion Week — May 4–9, 2026
- A full week of art, fashion, and community—from runway to workshop
In addition to these Collective-specific benefits, you’ll also enjoy the full privileges of being a Memphis Brooks Museum of Art member:
- Free year-round admission for you and a guest
- 10% discount in the museum store and cafe
- First access and special pricing to more than 400 events annually — a value of over $5,000
Join today and take your place in a movement where fashion is celebrated and Memphis takes the spotlight.
Our Impact
The Couture Collective is transforming how fashion lives and breathes in Memphis. Through your membership, we help:
- Host Memphis Art & Fashion Week—an annual citywide celebration of design, identity, and creativity
- Bring national designers and local innovators into the museum through collaborative events and conversations
- Foster meaningful experiences that connect people through style, storytelling, and self-expression
Your support makes moments happen—from first-runway experiences for young designers to joyful gatherings that redefine who belongs in art spaces. When you join the Couture Collective, you don’t just support the museum—you help shape the future of fashion in Memphis.
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