Maison Martin Margiela, tunic, linen, spring 1997, Belgium, museum purchase. December 5, 2017 – May 5, 2018 Fashion is inextricably linked to the physical form of the wearer. The cut of a garment draws the eye to zones of the body, simultaneously accentuating and concealing in order to achieve a desired silhouette. Elaborate undergarments, diet […]
Cover of Fashion in European Art. Courtesy of IB Tauris. FIT Assistant Professor Justine De Young will discuss her new book, Fashion in European Art, with MFIT Director Valerie Steele. Illustrated with a lavish array of images, their conversation will range over topics such as fashion, art, and politics; the controversy surrounding mannequins and monkeys; […]
Poster courtesy of Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image. Join The Museum at FIT for a screening of Straight/Curve, a new documentary that examines the body image crisis. Ninety percent of women and young girls say that they feel unrepresented in the fashion industry and that the imagery they consume daily makes them feel “disgusting” and “less […]
Poster for We Margiela © mint film office. Join us for the New York premiere of We Margiela, a documentary about the enigmatic fashion house Maison Martin Margiela. The late Jenny Meirens, co-founder of the maison, and members of the design team reveal their creative processes and unique philosophies. Their stories offer unprecedented insight into […]
Maison Martin Margiela, tunic, linen, spring 1997, Belgium, museum purchase. December 5, 2017 – May 5, 2018 Fashion is inextricably linked to the physical form of the wearer. The cut of a garment draws the eye to zones of the body, simultaneously accentuating and concealing in order to achieve a desired silhouette. Elaborate undergarments, diet […]
