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Friday, July 22, 2016

Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Extended through September 5 at The Met

Exhibition Dates:
May 5–September 5, 2016 (extended from August 14)
Exhibition Location:
The Met Fifth Avenue, Robert Lehman Wing



(New York, July 7, 2016)—Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology at The Metropolitan Museum of Art has been extended by three weeks through Labor Day, Monday, September 5. The exhibition, organized by The Costume Institute, opened to the public on May 5, and has drawn more than 350,000 visitors in its first nine weeks.

"With the transformation of the Robert Lehman Wing into a breathtaking cathedral to couture, we want to give as many people as possible the chance to experience this exhibition," said Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO of The Met. "The show invites visitors to explore the artistry of over 170 haute couture and ready-to-wear ensembles. It is a wonderful way to discover the magic behind the making of fashion."

To date, the exhibition's attendance is just behind China: Through the Looking Glass (2015) andAlexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (2011), the Met's fifth and eighth most popular exhibitions respectively, both of which were also extended. All three were curated by Andrew Bolton, now Curator in Change of The Costume Institute. China: Through the Looking Glass attracted 815,992 visitors in total, and Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty drew 661,509.

Though the gallery space is slightly smaller than the China exhibition's footprint, Manus x Machinahas 30 more ensembles, and visitors from around the world have viewed it without waiting in line.

Museum Members will have early-morning private access to the galleries on Friday, July 15, and                                      Saturday, July 16, from 9 to 10 am before the Museum opens to the public.

On July 22, MetFridays: Extreme Measures (5–9 pm) will include a number of related activities, including a special Drop-in Drawing session featuring live models wearing clothing inspired by the exhibition, a wearable art-making program on creating extreme hair accessories, and a participatory nail art workshop.





 Originally scheduled to close on August 14, the exhibition explores how designers reconcile the handmade and the machine-made in the creation of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear. It addresses the distinction between the hand (manus) and the machine (machina) as discordant tools in the creative process, and questions the changing delineation between the haute couture and ready-to-wear. The exhibition is made possible by Apple. Additional support is provided by Condé Nast.
 
The exhibition is featured on the Museum's website, as well as on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter using #ManusxMachina


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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Bergdorf Goodman Tribute to Manus x Machina Window Art

Bergdorf Goodman did a lovely tribute to the new Manus x Machina exhibit at the Met Museum. They usually do this each year, and it never disappoints! 
Lovely necklace, don't you think? If I owned this, I would never take it off! So beautiful. Diamonds and pearls are just classic! 

A really gorgeous Alexander McQueen design 






I really loved this one as well. I seem to be fond of these type of designs! 





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Friday, June 17, 2016

“Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,” Part 2

 
This dress from the Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology was just enough to blow the mind! A floating dress, which is motorized, outfitted with wheels and decorated with remote-controlled winged crystals that can fly - that is what every girl wants. 


The detail in all of these designs is just oh so darn lovely! 

Issey Miyake’s “flying saucer” dress in three positions, from flat to fully extended. Sorry the above shot is blurry, but wanted you to see how this dress works. I just loved the colors, so wonderful! 
Issey Miyake (Japanese, born 1938) for Miyake Design Studio (Japanese, founded 1970)
"Flying Saucer" dress, spring/summer 1994
Courtesy of The Miyake Issey Foundation

Raf Simons (Belgian, born 1968) for House of Dior (French, founded 1947)
Ensemble, spring/summer 2015 haute couture
Courtesy of Christian Dior Haute Couture






Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen 












Anna Wintour at the press preview of the event. 

I hope you try to visit this exhibit as you will really enjoy it. I would love to pop in again before it closes just to admire all this glorious fashion, art and design. 

 “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” runs through August 14, 2016 at 

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