Fashion Exhibitions On the Rise

Designers showcasing their impressive collections in museums is a growing trend. Alexander McQueen was an indicator of how popular fashion exhibitions have the potential to be, attracting 661,559 visitors and placing it in the top ten of the most visited exhibitions.

According to Pamela Goblin, chief curator of fashions and textiles at the Louvre, "There's a loyal following - besides the fact that fashion is fashionable ... there's something very intimate about clothes." 

Other fashion houses that have participated in showing their work in museums include Ralph Lauren, Max Mara, Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Chanel. 

Jean Paul Gaultier showed his work in Texas, where the exhibition featured pieces from his collections over a 20-year time period. The exhibition was digitally innovative and included talking mannequins. 

When showing work in a museum, you can utilize space differently and include items such as sketches, inspirations, videos, and actual pieces from the collections, to give viewers a cohesive image. 

Text Quinn McBee

Source WWD

A Night at the Museum

There is nothing more stylish than a killer outfit and a killer night out and we've got the perfect solution for you, whether you're in sunny L.A. or blustery NYC: the opening of two amazing exhibits.

The first is one that should come as no surprise with the success of the Mulleavy sisters this year: the two are featured in their first solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The show entitled "States of Matter" is currently on display now through June 5. The relatively large scale exhibit features a mixture of black and white pieces from previous shows, along with pieces from their outstanding displaying from designing for Black Swan. The clothes are featured with varying changes and props tells a story of inspiration from the sisters you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

On the other coast, starting May 4th is an exhibition set up to showcase the life's work of none other than Alexander McQueen: this is an exhibit to hold your breath for. The showcase has already been highly buzzed and will surely be difficult to navigate due to its popularity, but definitely a can't miss show. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art's website (where the show will be featured) we are promised, "Approximately one hundred examples will be on view, including signature designs such as the bumster trouser, the kimono jacket, and the Origami frock coat, as well as pieces reflecting the exaggerated silhouettes of the 1860s, 1880s, 1890s, and 1950s that he crafted into contemporary silhouettes transmitting romantic narratives" Along with a newly released book featuring his work, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to peak inside the mind of a genius.

Text Corinna Fabre