The Museum at FIT pays homage to the last impact of fairy tales on the industry

Ranging from the story of Cinderella, which could never have ended the same without her glass slipper to Little Red Riding Hood, whose red cape is known across the globe, fashion has played a significant role in the realm of fairy tales. Famous fairy tale authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and the brothers Grimm used clothing to strengthen a character's role within a story or to illustrate a transformation. However, the reverse effect has also been seen within the industry as these fairy tales have become a source of inspiration for fashion designers. In order to showcase how fairy tales and fashion have traditionally been connected to one another, The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (MFIT) is set to open the exhibition Fairy Tale Fashion on January 15.