Overall, “Heavenly Bodies” was a fantastic theme any way you knight it ( see what I did there?), from utterly stalkable red-carpet moments at the gala itself to a stunning presentation of couture creations and papal procurements within the exhibit. ![]() In previous years, the exhibitions are almost always positioned together spacing wise, so it was refreshing to see it all throughout the museum. Spread out over more real estate in the museum, you really got to admire each piece, in a traditional museum setting, as the art that it truly is. What Did I love about the exhibition you ask? Besides the official bomber jacket I bought in the gift shop, it was that this year the pieces felt more immersed within the permanent collection of art. It was a fantastic comparison to the couture that accompanied the exhibit, as any of those robes and papal tiaras could easily end up on Alessandro Michele’s next season Gucci runway. Housed in the Anna Wintour Costume center (no photos allowed) crowns, chalices, staffs and other papal garb were shown in all their glory. The exhibit contains creations from the likes of Givenchy, Rodarte, Elsa Schiaparelli, Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana and Raf Simons, just to name a few - as well as 40 some-odd vestments sent from the Vatican itself. It’s placement, in front of a grand alter gave me full Julie Andrews when she morphed from Fraulein to Lady Von Trapp in The Sound of Music and I twasn’t mad about it. I’m not crying, you’re crying.Īlthough the grandest in size of the exhibit exists in the main 5th Avenue location, it is also activated in the Met cloisters, wherein a stunning wedding ensemble was positioned from Cristóbal Balenciaga circa 1967. This lewk, including its stunning halo and crown, simply took this fashion nerd’s breath away to view with his own eyes. Galliano is a master of architectural creation while still keeping it flattering. Chain mail tends to do that…Īll hail the most iconic of Angels, from the House of Dior, designed by John Galliano for his Autumn Winter 2005/06 haute couture collection. And, like, hellur!!! It gives full sexy-Joan-of-Arc-decides-to-settle-down-and-start-a-family-while-still-being-a-fierce-warrior vibe. Naomi Campbell as the finale lewk of the show, it would end up being one of the most iconic pieces of the Versace legacy. ![]() Of course, there’s the famous Atelier Versace wedding ensemble from Gianni’s final couture collection in 1997. That image of Michaela Bercu still gives me heartburn I love it so much. Maybe the most obviously on-theme piece, it just holds a special spot in this boy’s heart as it was the piece chosen by Anna Wintour ( aka MOM) for her first cover after being appointed Vogue‘s US’ editor in chief in 1988. Then there was the famous Christian Lacroix Gold-Gotha piece from his 1998-89 Autumn/Winter haute couture collection. The elegance for me lies in its effortless glamour in construction - a completely unfussy wow moment.Īmongst the jewel-encrusted gowns and ready to wear that surrounds it, this gem stands out loud and proud. First and foremost, this Valentino Fall 2017 haute couture by my current favorite Pierpaolo Piccioli.
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