Opening to the public on May 10, the Costume Institute’s multisensory “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” exhibition takes nature as its main theme, focusing on three elements: earth, air, and water. Curated by Andrew Bolton, the exhibit includes objects that date from the 17th century to today.
Some of the pieces on display may be familiar to those who follow the fashion shows on Vogue Runway. Here are a few of the treasures that will be at The Met through September 2, 2024:
Earth:
– Painted Flowers
– Blurred Blossoms
– Dior’s Garden
– Petal Paillettes
– Van Gogh’s Flowers
– Garthwaite’s Garden
– Poppies
– Tulips
– The Red Rose
– Scent of a Man
– The Garden
– Reseda luteola
Air:
– Garden Life
– The Terrarium
– Beetle Wings
– Insect Women
– Butterflies
– The Birds
– The Nightingale and the Rose
Water:
– Marine Life
– Venus
– Seashells
– The Siren
– Snakes
– The Mermaid
