One weekend, having been requested by the US Embassy to participate in an international conference panel on sustainable education (a rapid learning curve!), I remained in Riga to enjoy a concert and this well-publicized Art Nouveau fashion exhibition. It was simply stunning, and a real eye-opener to realize how, even in years long past, fashion trends spread widely. Assembled here were garden frocks, morning dresses, and many evening gowns brought from countries all over Europe and the USA. The precise handwork and the design sophistication were remarkable. Music from the era wafted through the hall, and fortunately picture-taking was allowed.