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Goddess
May 1, 2003–August 3, 2003
The Costume Institute, ground floor
From the clothing of ancient Greece to such modern evocations as Madame Grès’s emblematic creations and Versace’s Neoclassical loincloths, classical dress has profoundly inspired and influenced art and design over the millennia. The exhibition presents clothing, prints, photographs, and decorative works of art, from the 18th century onward, to reveal the many ways in which classical dress has become a truly timeless style. With more than 200 items on display, including clothing from the Directoire and Empire periods, the exhibition features loans of vintage and contemporary designs from international couture houses and private collectors along with works from the permanent collection of The Costume Institute. The designers featured include Madeleine Vionnet, Paul Poiret, Madame Grès, Yves Saint Laurent, Fortuny, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Gucci, Halston, Issey Miyake, Christian Dior, Roberto Cavalli, and Yohji Yamamoto.
The exhibition and the accompanying catalogue are made possible by GUCCI.
Additional support for the exhibition has been provided by Condé Nast.
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