Museum at FIT in February 2014
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OPENS FRIDAY: ELEGANCE IN AN AGE OF CRISIS: FASHIONS OF THE 1930S
Experience the glamour, the fusion of innovation and traditional craftsmanship, and the new vision of modernity that emerged in fashions of the 1930s. Elegance in an Age of Crisis is the first 1930s fashion exhibition with a global perspective and a balanced view of both women's high fashion and menswear.Learn more.
THE MUSEUM AT FIT'S NOTABLE PINTEREST BOARD
Not to brag but Mashable inluded MFIT in their list of "8 Incredible Museums Sharing on Pinterest." Come by and visit over 85 boards on fashion history, accessories, fashion photography, and style icons.
SPECIAL EVENT SERIES:
HISPANIC-AMERICAN FASHION CULTURE
In association with Instituto Cervantes, Hispanic-American Fashion Culture aims to inspire the Hispanic community of NYC by sharing the positive experiences of Hispanics in the fashion industry. With these events, Instituto Cervantes New York and The Museum at FIT showcase contemporary fashion initiatives to empower a new generation of professionals. All events are free and open to the public.
A certificate from Instituto Cervantes and The Museum at FIT will be awarded to attendees of all 7 events. View the series brochure, and register for MFIT events on our website.
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// PUBLIC PROGRAMS
BRANDING A CITY: BARCELONA AND FASHION
Tuesday, February 11 | 6:00 pm
Fashion brands can project the character and values of a city, so much so that, in a sense, fashion can become a city's ambassador to the world. Join media expert Gema Requena and Borja Castresana, Director of Global Marketing and Communications of Desigual, for a lively discussion of how fashion can "brand" a locale, with particular attention paid to how fashion has bolstered the image of Barcelona, Spain, as a fashion-oriented metropolis. Register for this event.
DRESSING DIVINELY: 1930S HOLLYWOOD COSTUME/COUTURE
Wednesday, February 26 | 6:00 pm
Join Scott F. Stoddart, dean of FIT's School of Liberal Arts and author of Analyzing Mad Men, as he examines the lives and the creations of Hollywood costume designers of the 1930s. Stoddart's analysis reveals the close connection between the elegance created on screen by designers such as Adrian, Edith Head, and Muriel King, and the desires of the American middle class. Register here.
FILM SCREENING: NARRACIONES
Monday, March 3 | 7:00 pm
Narraciones is a visual survey of fashion films produced in Spain since the 1960s. It includes excerpts from documentaries and newsreels as well as short works by filmmakers such as Eugenio Recuenco and Daniel Riera. Charo Mora, creator of Narraciones, will introduce the film and share her insights on the history of fashion films from Spain and their impact on global fashion.Register here.
GET SOCIAL
OBJECT OF THE MONTHLast month our most shared object was this suit from Yohji Yamamoto's Fall 2006 collection. This darkly lyrical ensemble riffs on menswear, revealing a caged, corset-like structure beneath a billowing, softly tailored jacket. See this look on its original trip down the runway, and visit our online collections to view more by the avante-garde Japanese designer.
ELEGANCE IN AN AGE OF CRISIS, THE BOOK From Yale University Press,Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashions of the 1930s delves into the economic, political, and cultural influences that shaped the emergent styles of the 1930s. Available April 8, 2014, the book features 150 illustrations and is the first to analyze important developments in both men's and women's fashions of that time. Learn more.
VIDEO INTERVIEWS | TREND-OLOGYIn this video produced exclusively for the exhibitionTrend-ology, fashion industry insiders are interviewed to gain insight into the use of the term "trend" and its effect on the current fashion cycle. Watch it now on YouTube, and tweet us your thoughts with#trendology!
EXHIBITIONS
CURRENT | ELEGANCE IN AN AGE OF CRISIS: FASHIONS OF THE 1930S
Despite a dire financial and political environment, the 1930s was a period of great stylistic achievement and technical innovation in design. In contrast to the preceding Edwardian era - in which stiff, structured clothes dominated high fashion - 1930s garments were softer, minimally ornamented, elegantly proportioned, and reflected the streamlined art moderne aesthetic. Opening February 7, 2014,Elegance in an Age of Crisis reveals the grand transformation that took place in women's and men's fashion. Read more on the exhibition page.
CURRENT | BIG DATA - TELLING HUMAN STORIES THROUGH NUMBERS
Organized by the FIT Media Club, Big Data - Telling Human Stories Through Numbers is a response to the changing world of the Information Age that we are living in. This exhibition explores the world of data, information, and numbers through an artistic vision. Instead of using the power of information for political or business-oriented goals, designers and artists in this exhibition use results of their quantitative research to tell the their stories. Closes February 8, 2014. Find out more on our website.
CURRENT | TREND-OLOGY
Trend-ology examines the vast array of sources from which fashion trends have developed over the past 250 years. Trends have emerged from high fashion runways and urban street style, but they have also derived from art, music, novels, and socio-political movements. Particular trends change every season, yet the phenomenon of the trend has come to define the modern fashion system itself. Runs through April 30, 2014. Visit our special exhibition website!
UPCOMING | BEYOND REBELLION: FASHIONING THE BIKER JACKET
Beyond Rebellion: Fashioning the Biker Jacket examines high fashion interpretations of the black leather motorcycle jacket. Organized by graduate students in FIT's Fashion and Textile Studies program, the exhibition explores the many forms this utilitarian garment has taken, from countercultural wardrobe staple to avant-garde statement piece. The exhibition features garments from labels such as Comme des Garçons, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rick Owens, and Gianni Versace, emphasizing the biker jacket's continuing influence on high fashion. The exhibition opens on March 4, 2014.
Read more on our website.
