A trip to New York City this summer is a must as there are two incredible exhibits that will inspire anyone interested in the world of fashion. The first is at the New York Public Library with more than 1000 sketches of the most gorgeous designs and fashions from the 50’s and 60’s. Not only will it be a lovely reminder of your mother’s and grandmother’s closet, but it is also the period which many consider the true revolution of fashion:
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The second exhibit which closes in mid August is at the Metropolitan Museum and it is extraordinary. CHINA: Through the Looking Glass. The following is a description of the exhibition:
“This exhibition explores the impact of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. In this collaboration between The Costume Institute and the Department of Asian Art, high fashion is juxtaposed with Chinese costumes, paintings, porcelains, and other art, including films, to reveal enchanting reflections of Chinese imagery.
From the earliest period of European contact with China in the sixteenth century, the West has been enchanted with enigmatic objects and imagery from the East, providing inspiration for fashion designers from Paul Poiret to Yves Saint Laurent, whose fashions are infused at every turn with romance, nostalgia, and make-believe. Through the looking glass of fashion, designers conjoin disparate stylistic references into a pastiche of Chinese aesthetic and cultural traditions. The exhibition features more than 140 examples of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear alongside Chinese art.”
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