Metropolitan Museum Of Art Costumes Ball

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute exhibition is the most spectacular event of its kind. With subjects that both reflect the zeitgeist and contribute to its creation, each exhibi­tion—from 2005’s Chanel, to 2011’s Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and 2013’s Punk—creates a provocative and engaging narrative attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. The show’s opening-night gala, produced in collaboration with Vogue magazine and attended by the likes of Be... [Read More]

"His work went beyond fashion and was a fine art." —a Charles James patron Charles James, often considered to be America’s first couturier, was renowned in the 1940s and 1950s as a master at sculpting fabric for the female form and creating fashions that defined mid-century glamour. Although James had no formal training as a dressmaker, he created strikingly original and complex designs, including intricate ball gowns worn by members of high society in New York and Europe. This lavishly illu... [Read More]

The Costume Institute Gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is the biggest event on the fashion fundraising calendar. Founded by publicist Eleanor Lambert, the benefit was first held in 1948 to encourage donations from New York's high society. In its modern incarnation, the most famous faces from the realms of fashion, film, music and art come together to raise money for the Met's Costume Institute and celebrate the grand opening of its latest exhibition. The night is centred on the them... [Read More]

A cute enamel cat pin is a great way to add a little color to your clothes or bag! Have fun with this adorable character from a painting in The Met collection. Its high-quality stainless steel back keeps the pin attached to your outfit through plenty of normal wear and tear. Perfect for both men's and women's apparel, this small feline fashion accessory is a great piece of mini collectible art. You can wear it like jewelry on your lapel, or pin it to your bag to show off your colorful personalit... [Read More]

Women's footwear has embraced more variations since 1900 than in the entire previous history of fashion. Balancing function and fantasy the great designers of the twentieth century created some of the most beautiful shoes ever made adapting styles from the past with a contemporary sensibility. The images on the pen are based on - and capture the charm and grace of - actual shoes now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute. The highlight of the pen is the smooth twist-act... [Read More]

Design Number: 0-587-60283_L : Wall Decal, Self-Adhesive Graphic Sticker, Polyester Fabric Paper Movable and reusable - Peel and stick where you choose, very much like a poster or wallpaper. Does not require glue, tape, or nails. Designed for easy removal and re-application. Printed with eco-solvent digital inks. Eco-friendly and green. Non-toxic. UV protected and illuminates with backlighting. Approximately 10 mils thick. Use in bedrooms, dorm rooms, classrooms, schools, offices, kids rooms, ki... [Read More]