10 Trends from Museum at FIT"s "Trend-ology
“Trend-ology”
December 3, 2014 – April 30, 2014
The Museum at FIT
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York City
212-217-4558
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, noon – 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed Sunday, Monday & legal holidays.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
The fashion world always throws around the word “trend.” But what does that mean? How are trends born? That’s the focus of the fashion exhibit “Trend-ology” at The Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) that opened on December 3, 2013.
In the museum’s free (yes, free!) exhibit, co-curators Ariele Elia and Emma McClendon pulled dozens of vintage and newer garments from the Museum at FIT’s archives to illustrate some of the biggest, most pervasive fashion trends in the U.S. and U.K. from the past 250 years.
The fascinating exhibit begins with garments from 1770 and 1790 made in yellow fabrics, a color that became trendy during this period. Previously, Europeans associated the color with heretics (those practicing religious heresy), however China associated the color with the emperor. Trade with the Far East and the popularity in chinoiserie gave rise to yellow dresses and waistcoats (shown here).
Several other trends from the 18th and 19th centuries, such as the rise of tartan in the mid- to late-1800s, are on display. Numerous trends from the 20th and 21st centuries, such as 1920s knitwear, 1960s hippie culture and late-1970s punk, come to life through amazing ensembles by an array of designers like Jacques Fath, Giorgio di Sant’Angelo and Vivienne Westwood.
Fashion fans and vintage lovers must stop by this exhibit before it ends on April 30, 2014. If you can’t make it to New York City, here’s a sneak peek at 10 fashion trends from the past 100 years.
In the 1910s, wearing loose, Chinese-inspired garments was considered “incredibly radical and forward thinking,” said McClendon, co-curator of “Trend-ology.” Later in the 1920s, Far East-inspired evening capes had become popular high-fashion garments. (From left, Liberty & Company evening coat 1900-1925; Paul Poiret dress 1912; Evening cape 1920-1925.)
Hollywood actresses like Jean Harlow, Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo popularized slinky embellished evening gowns (like this dress circa 1930, on the left). Gowns that glistened with rhinestones or with shimmery fabrics (like this Muriel King gown made of silk moiré and lamé circa 1934, on the right) were worn in black-and-white films to catch the light.
In 1947, Christian Dior debuted his “New Look” in Paris, which redefined the female silhouette after World War II and throughout the 1950s (shown in the Dior evening dress circa 1950, on left). Numerous designers were influenced by the New Look’s hourglass silhouette, including American designer Anne Fogarty who designed the full circle-skirted dress circa 1954, shown on the right.
The miniskirt defined the Youthquake fashion movement of the 1960s. Designers André Courrèges and Mary Quant are known for designing the mod minis. “(Quant) was drawing on two sources of inspiration: tap dancers…and what minimalists were wearing in Chelsea in London,” McClendon said. “It was coming up from the street.” (From left, Mary Quant dress circa 1965; André Courrèges dress 1967-1968; Geoffrey Beene dress 1967.)
The disco movement and Studio 54-era ushered in slinky ensembles designed by Halston (like this circa 1976 jumpsuit) and bright, form-fitting menswear (like this Nik Nik shirt circa 1971 and Yves Saint Laurent pants from 1972).
During the Reagan era, the wealthy flaunted their riches through opulent, over-the-top fashions. Women’s business suits adopted menswear features, including oversized shoulder pads. (From left: Donna Karan bodysuit and wrap skirt, fall 1985; Thierry Mugler suit circa 1987; Christian Lacroix turquoise evening dress circa 1988; Carolyne Roehm evening gown 1989.)
Urban fashions from the rap and hip-hop world became popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Designer Karl Lagerfeld infused Chanel’s fall 1991 collection with hip-hop influences, like the gold “dookie” chain with oversized Chanel logo paired with a classic pink Chanel suit (shown here). “When he first released the collection, it was criticized by the hip-hop community,” McClendon said. “…but now Rihanna and Nicki Minaj want these (Chanel) necklaces.”
December 3, 2014 – April 30, 2014
The Museum at FIT
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York City
212-217-4558
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, noon – 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed Sunday, Monday & legal holidays.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
About "Trend-ology"
The fashion world always throws around the word “trend.” But what does that mean? How are trends born? That’s the focus of the fashion exhibit “Trend-ology” at The Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) that opened on December 3, 2013.
In the museum’s free (yes, free!) exhibit, co-curators Ariele Elia and Emma McClendon pulled dozens of vintage and newer garments from the Museum at FIT’s archives to illustrate some of the biggest, most pervasive fashion trends in the U.S. and U.K. from the past 250 years.
The Trends
The fascinating exhibit begins with garments from 1770 and 1790 made in yellow fabrics, a color that became trendy during this period. Previously, Europeans associated the color with heretics (those practicing religious heresy), however China associated the color with the emperor. Trade with the Far East and the popularity in chinoiserie gave rise to yellow dresses and waistcoats (shown here).
Several other trends from the 18th and 19th centuries, such as the rise of tartan in the mid- to late-1800s, are on display. Numerous trends from the 20th and 21st centuries, such as 1920s knitwear, 1960s hippie culture and late-1970s punk, come to life through amazing ensembles by an array of designers like Jacques Fath, Giorgio di Sant’Angelo and Vivienne Westwood.
Fashion fans and vintage lovers must stop by this exhibit before it ends on April 30, 2014. If you can’t make it to New York City, here’s a sneak peek at 10 fashion trends from the past 100 years.
1910s & 1920s: Far East
In the 1910s, wearing loose, Chinese-inspired garments was considered “incredibly radical and forward thinking,” said McClendon, co-curator of “Trend-ology.” Later in the 1920s, Far East-inspired evening capes had become popular high-fashion garments. (From left, Liberty & Company evening coat 1900-1925; Paul Poiret dress 1912; Evening cape 1920-1925.)
1930s: Hollywood
Hollywood actresses like Jean Harlow, Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo popularized slinky embellished evening gowns (like this dress circa 1930, on the left). Gowns that glistened with rhinestones or with shimmery fabrics (like this Muriel King gown made of silk moiré and lamé circa 1934, on the right) were worn in black-and-white films to catch the light.
1940s: Sportswear
American sportswear gained popularity in the 1940s and came in playful fabrics like polka dots, plaids and photo prints. (From left, Brigance Sportsmaker jumpsuit circa 1955; Playsuit circa 1940.)
1950s: The “New Look”
In 1947, Christian Dior debuted his “New Look” in Paris, which redefined the female silhouette after World War II and throughout the 1950s (shown in the Dior evening dress circa 1950, on left). Numerous designers were influenced by the New Look’s hourglass silhouette, including American designer Anne Fogarty who designed the full circle-skirted dress circa 1954, shown on the right.
1960s: Miniskirt
The miniskirt defined the Youthquake fashion movement of the 1960s. Designers André Courrèges and Mary Quant are known for designing the mod minis. “(Quant) was drawing on two sources of inspiration: tap dancers…and what minimalists were wearing in Chelsea in London,” McClendon said. “It was coming up from the street.” (From left, Mary Quant dress circa 1965; André Courrèges dress 1967-1968; Geoffrey Beene dress 1967.)
1970s: Disco
The disco movement and Studio 54-era ushered in slinky ensembles designed by Halston (like this circa 1976 jumpsuit) and bright, form-fitting menswear (like this Nik Nik shirt circa 1971 and Yves Saint Laurent pants from 1972).
1980s: Luxury
During the Reagan era, the wealthy flaunted their riches through opulent, over-the-top fashions. Women’s business suits adopted menswear features, including oversized shoulder pads. (From left: Donna Karan bodysuit and wrap skirt, fall 1985; Thierry Mugler suit circa 1987; Christian Lacroix turquoise evening dress circa 1988; Carolyne Roehm evening gown 1989.)
1990s: Hip-Hop
Urban fashions from the rap and hip-hop world became popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Designer Karl Lagerfeld infused Chanel’s fall 1991 collection with hip-hop influences, like the gold “dookie” chain with oversized Chanel logo paired with a classic pink Chanel suit (shown here). “When he first released the collection, it was criticized by the hip-hop community,” McClendon said. “…but now Rihanna and Nicki Minaj want these (Chanel) necklaces.”
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