I.D. (Emmanuelle Khanh), dress, 1966. Join Colleen Hill, curator of Paris Refashioned, 1957–1968, for a discussion of the in influence of popular culture on 1960s French fashion. Through an examination of style icons such as Brigitte Bardot and Françoise Hardy, the 1966 Jean-Luc Godard film Masculin Féminin, and Elle magazine, Hill will show how the […]
Adrian, evening dress, 1947, USA, printed rayon textile by Wesley Simpson/Salvador Dalí. Adrian: Hollywood and Beyond will explore Gilbert Adrian’s ready-to-wear and costume designs, with a focus on his innovative use of textiles. Organized by graduate students in the Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice program, this exhibition will be the first to […]
Couture Future (ready-to-wear label by André Courrèges), pantsuit, 1968, wool blend, France, gift of Mrs. Phillip Schwartz. Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968 examines the significant role that Paris played during one of the most fascinating and groundbreaking periods in fashion history. In 1957, 21-year-old Yves Saint Laurent was made creative director of the esteemed couture house of Christian […]
December 6, 2016–May 16, 2017 Black Fashion Designers examines the impact made by designers of African descent on the world of fashion. Drawing exclusively from The Museum at FIT’s permanent collection, the exhibition features approximately 75 fashion objects that illustrate the individual styles of more than 60 designers, placing them within a wider fashion context. […]
Nicole Kidman wearing John Galliano for Dior. Kevin Mazur/WireImage, 1997. Hal Rubenstein returns to FIT for an exciting conversation about contemporary style. The author of books such as 100 Unforgettable Dresses, Rubenstein has observed that “the right dress on the right woman at the right time creates this memorable moment that influences how we see […]
