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Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at
FIT is currently exhibiting at FIT in New York.
The exhibit showcases garments
from older to contemporary designers alphabetically. Designers featured run the
gamut from Balmain, Comme des Garcons, Christian Dior to Paco Rabanne. A gold
beaded evening dress from Ralph Lauren’s spring 2007 collection is the opening
feature greeting visitors at the entrance. A taupe, rust crepe gown from 1945 by
designer Adrian starts off the show. Also featured is a color-block version of
a Stephen Burrows dress worn by model Pat Cleveland during the Battle of
Versailles fashion show which had American designers competing with French
designers. Other standouts include a black wool knit leather ensemble from Ann
Demeulemeester’s 1996 collection featuring the designer’s signature dark
palette and austere lines. A wool ensemble from Jean Paul Gaultier’s fall
2010 collection for Hermes also made it
into the mix. Martin Margiela’s linen sleeveless jacket from his spring
1997 collection was also on view. Xuly
Bet’s 1994 dress made from five cardigans and top made from pantyhose was also
on view. Rick Owens’ elegant and edgy dress coat from spring 2011 was also
included. The exhibit is part two and runs until November 10, 2012. By Simone McKenzie
