Met's 'Costume Art' Exhibition Features Runway Looks from Schiaparelli to Comme des Garçons
The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently showcasing the 'Costume Art' exhibition, which emphasizes the intersection of art and fashion through remarkable runway designs. The exhibit features works from renowned designers like Schiaparelli, Christopher Kane, and Alexander McQueen. Noteworthy items include a distinctive gingham creation from Comme des Garçons' 'Lumps and Bumps' collection and Issey Miyake's iconic molded bustier, famously worn by Grace Jones. Additionally, the newly inaugurated Condé Nast Galleries celebrate emerging talents such as Dilara Findikoglu and Dimitra Petsa, alongside established names like Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent, underlining the fashion industry's rich heritage.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Costume Art' at the Met's Costume Institute.
- Features runway looks from Schiaparelli, Christopher Kane, Loewe, Alexander McQueen, and Comme des Garçons.
- Includes Comme des Garçons' 'Lumps and Bumps' collection and Issey Miyake's bustier worn by Grace Jones.
- Emerging designers Dilara Findikoglu, Dimitra Petsa, Harry Pontefract, Lu Chen, Melitta Baumeister, and Ottolinger's Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient are included.
- Exhibition is displayed in the new Condé Nast Galleries.
- Over 100 looks are listed, from Jean Paul Gaultier to Yohji Yamamoto.
- Vogue Runway tracked the looks from runway to museum.
- Exhibition considers the role of the dressed body in art and fashion.
Entities
Artists
- Schiaparelli
- Christopher Kane
- Loewe
- Alexander McQueen
- Comme des Garçons
- Issey Miyake
- Grace Jones
- Dilara Findikoglu
- Dimitra Petsa
- Harry Pontefract
- Lu Chen
- Melitta Baumeister
- Christa Bösch
- Cosima Gadient
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Thom Browne
- Yohji Yamamoto
- Daniel Roseberry
- Maria Grazia Chiuri
- Christian Dior
- John Galliano
- Maison Margiela
- Glenn Martens
- Y/Project
- Anthony Vaccarello
- Saint Laurent
- Matthieu Blazy
- Chanel
- Tory Burch
- Michael Kors
- Di Petsa
- Claude Lalanne
- Thierry Mugler
- Olivier Rousteing
- Balmain
- Vivienne Westwood
- Duran Lantink
- Alessandro Michele
- Gucci
- Grover Rad
- Jonathan Anderson
- Xander Zhou
- Ester Manas
- Karoline Vitto
- Sinéad O’Dwyer
- Doublet
- Pieter Mulier
- Alaïa
- Ying Gao
- Louise Linderoth
- Swedish School of Textiles
- Chet Lo
- Ottolinger
- Coperni
- Demna Gvasalia
- Vetements
- Dsquared2
- Somarta
- Marine Serre
- Sarah Burton
- Robert Wun
- Yuqing Yin
- Yiqing Yin
- Olivier Theyskens
- Thimister
- Yuima Nakazato
- Rudi Gernreich
- Richard Quinn
- Ponte
- Peter Jensen
- Erdem
- Batsheva
- Gurum Gvasalia
- Undercover
- Noir by Kei Ninomiya
- Helmut Lang
- Iris van Herpen
- Caroline Trentini
- Riccardo Tisci
- Givenchy
- Marchesa
- Andreadamo
- Lùchen
- Madonna
Institutions
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Costume Institute
- Vogue Runway
- Condé Nast Galleries
- AmFAR
Locations
- New York City
- United States