All That Glitters…
If you're a fan of glitter like I am, you'll want to stop by Museum at FIT's free exhibit "All That Glitters..." that showcases how reflection and sparkle in fashion and textiles has helped people express themselves over time.
Curated by students fro the School of Graduate Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, the exhibit features pieces like a Chanel ensemble made of Lurex, Oscar de la Renta ensemble with gold and rhinestones and a Dior dress with silk and gold threads.
These gorgeous items, which sparkle in the gallery lights, show how adding these shiny adornments were made more affordable over time with the invention of new fabrics and techniques. It even shows these new materials up close in a few cases, including Swarvoski crystals that are often used in fashion items.
The exhibition touches on sustainability and conservation, with each material having its own environmental impact and societal and artistry use like in drag, and even political use like "glitter bombing."
You can catch it now through March 23 for free at the Museum of FIT. While you're there, take the stairs down to see the museum's cabinet of curiosities-themed fashion exhibit.