Thursday, June 17, 2010

MET COSTUME INSTITUTE

I think in the midst of finals season I missed a fabulous sartorial event this past May-the Met Costume Institute Ball. Some of the dresses worn to the Ball were unbelievably gorgeous. Here are some images from the event held on May 3. Some of the dresses are over-the-top, but I don't mind at all. It is a Ball, after all.

Anyway, looking over these pictures reminded me of the fabulous exhibition going on at the museum right now. Since I'm headed to New York soon, I am looking forward to going to the museum, and I am so excited about the possibility of seeing so many beautiful pieces up close! I've been doing some homework:

The exhibition is cleverly named "American Women: Fashioning a National Identity." The Met's website describes the exhibition as focusing "on archetypes of American femininity through dress...[and revealing] how the American woman initiated style revolutions that mirrored her social, political, and sexual emancipation." This exhibition is both smart and beautiful. Here is a great preview from the Met website:



I can't wait to check it out! 
Click here to view more stills from the museum.
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  1. KellyJune 23, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    1. I love everything about this article.

    2. Metallic hues and bling are back in full force this season, huh? I for one couldn't be happier about it.

    3. SJP looks younger than when she stared SATC.

    4. Chloe Sevigny could wear a burlap sack and I would still think she's fabulous.

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