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MET Museum to host exhibition on transformation of kimono fashion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the MET) is set to open a new exhibition focused on the transformation of the kimono in fashion, tracing its impact from the late 18th through the early 20th century. The exhibition, which is entitled ‘Tracing the Transformation of Kimono Fashion’, will consist of The John C. Weber Collection, displaying artistic...

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In Pictures: Themes of Kawakubo’s Art of the In-between

Over the years Rei Kawakubo has addressed many of life’s big questions in her work––art, marriage, death, spirituality––and some little ones too. Here are her thoughts with images from the Met’s exhibition of her work. On Gender: “Spiritually, there are no more differences between men and women. What is important is being human.” On Female...

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In Pictures: Themes of Kawakubo’s Art of the In-between

Over the years Rei Kawakubo has addressed many of life’s big questions in her work––art, marriage, death, spirituality––and some little ones too. Here are her thoughts with images from the Met’s exhibition of her work. On Gender: “Spiritually, there are no more differences between men and women. What is important is being human.” On Female...

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Kawakubo's Tribe: Don't Comme for me unless I send for you

It wasn’t a regular Saturday morning at the Met Museum. Conflict erupted on the third floor, the antagonism cutting through the air in stark contrast with the sprigs of cherry blossom scenting the foyer. No one came to blows but the tension was palpable. Residual shade may still be thrown within this text. Whose side are you on? The Comme des...

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New York's Met honors fashion muse Jacqueline de Ribes

Muse to the world's most celebrated designers, aristocrat and international symbol of Parisian elegance, Jacqueline de Ribes is star of the latest New York exhibition that opens on Thursday. "Jacqueline de Ribes, the art of style," at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute showcases her unparalleled wardrobe and life as a French...

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British fashion triumphs at Met Ball

British designers triumphed at the annual Met Ball gala, New York's biggest fashion extravaganza of the year. Chaired by US Vogue's Anna Wintour, the glamorous event saw the launch of the Metropolitan Museum's new exhibition, dedicated to couturier Charles James. The dress code this year was old school elegance, a far cry from last year's punk...

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Met Ball in picture

The exhibition Punk: Chaos to Couture opens this week at the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the annual Met Ball kicked off to celebrate its spring show. Alongside American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, singer Beyoncé will act as honorary chair at this year's Costume Institute Gala alongside Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci. The Met Ball red...

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