Exploring historical clothing has always proved rich territory for designers. Innovative and cutting-edge designer Yohji Yamamoto—unabashed in his love of the history of couture fashions like those of Paco Rabanne—once said that “going to the future means you have to use your past.” His work, and that of the other designers featured in RetroSpective, will demonstrate that repeating history is an integral part not only of fashion’s past, but also its future.
RetroSpective is organized by Jennifer Farley, with textiles by Lynn Weidner and accessories by Colleen Hill. All objects in the exhibition are from The Museum at FIT’s collection. The exhibition will be on view from May 22, 2013, through November 16, 2013, in the Fashion and Textile History Gallery at The Museum at FIT.
Fashion Institute of Technology
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