PHOENIX, AZ.- On February 27, 2011, Phoenix Art Museum opens the Museum’s largest exhibition space and the closet of an acclaimed American tastemaker to reveal an extraordinary wardrobe of custom-made couture and personally designed sporting ensembles. In 2008, Ann Bonfoey Taylor’s wardrobe was gifted to the Museum by Vernon Taylor, Jr. and family. This prestigious acquisition was a rich archive of works by the most masterful fashion designers of the 1940s through 1960s including Charles James, Madame Grès, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Fortuny. On view through May 29, 2011, Fashion Independent: The Original Style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor, showcases Taylor’s wardrobe, style and vision and provides a comprehensive look at the artistic process of several legendary fashion designers. “The late Ann Bonfoey Taylor was a fashion innovator and an accomplished sportswoman recognized by national fashion publications and