The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined at Winterpalais Vienna
At the Winterpalais in Vienna, the exhibition titled "The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined," curated by Judith Clark alongside psychotherapist Adam Phillips, investigates the concept of vulgarity in fashion from the Renaissance to today. This extensive display encompasses over 500 years of fashion, divided into 11 sections, and is inspired by Clark's previous work with Phillips on "The Concise Dictionary of Dress" in 2010. The exhibition opens with classical influences, showcasing pieces like Karl Lagerfeld's trompe-l'oeil pleats for Chloé and Madame Grès' draping, prompting a reevaluation of originality. After its run at the Barbican Centre in London, the exhibition will be on view until June 25, 2017. Clark has tailored mannequins from Bonaveri and draws inspiration from figures such as Cesare Vecellio and Cecil Beaton.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined' at Winterpalais, Vienna, until June 25, 2017.
- Curated by Judith Clark with Adam Phillips.
- Features over 500 years of fashion from Renaissance to present.
- Organized into 11 sections.
- Originates from Clark and Phillips' 2010 project 'The Concise Dictionary of Dress' at V&A's Blythe House.
- Previous project commissioned by Artangel.
- Exhibition includes garments by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé and Madame Grès.
- Clark reuses garments from previous exhibitions.
- Exhibition also shown at Barbican Centre, London.
- Clark incorporates views of baroque rooms into Barbican display.
- Designers were hesitant to participate due to term 'vulgar'.
- Mannequins from Bonaveri customized by Clark.
- Clark cites influences: Cesare Vecellio and Cecil Beaton.
- Venue: Winterpalais, Himmelpfortgasse 8, Vienna.
Entities
Artists
- Judith Clark
- Adam Phillips
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Madame Grès
- Cesare Vecellio
- Cecil Beaton
- Manolo Blahnik
- Anna Piaggi
- Maria Luisa Frisa
- Walter Van Beirendonck
- Stephen Jones
Institutions
- Winterpalais
- Belvedere Museum
- Barbican Centre
- V&A Museum
- Artangel
- Bonaveri
- Chloé
- Prada
- Schiaparelli
- IUAV University of Venice
- London College of Fashion
- Olivetti
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria
- London
- United Kingdom
- Rome
- Italy
- EUR district
- Museo della Civiltà Romana
- Himmelpfortgasse 8
- Venice