Balletomania is back in fashion—only this time it’s called balletcore, and it’s not all about the tutu. Patricia Mears, MFIT's Deputy Director who curated “Ballerina: Fashion’s Modern Muse” in 2020, weighs in on the discussion.
vogue.com/article/ballet…
Happy Birthday Emilio Pucci!
Born #OnThisDay in 1914, Pucci’s work became synonymous with the youthful vitality of the 1960s, even though his expressive, self-designed prints had predated the trends for Op Art and bright colors.
#OTD Explore fashion: fashionmuseum.fitnyc.edu
“UNSEEN MEMORY” PART 2 OPENS TODAY IN GALLERY FIT!
Memories, both real and imagined, are the catalyst of this group exhibition of photographic-based imagery by FIT students in the Photographic Concepts and Exhibition class.
On view through Dec 11, 2022.
fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibit…
Happy Birthday Calvin Klein!
Born #OnThisDay in 1942, Klein, an FIT graduate, has long been a friend of MFIT. He founded his company in 1967, building it into one of America’s most recognized brands.
Klein & Valerie Steele at the opening of the 2011 Daphne Guinness exhibition.
