Couture

Manus x Machina - Fascination in the Details

Dior

The venerable Met really has outdone itself with the current show at the Costume Institute.  Wow, what an amazing grouping of incredible textiles!  From the finest of traditional embellishments to mind-bending 3-D printed innovations, the fabrics used in these garments are worth a close look.  Here are details from my recent visit.

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Iris Van Herpen

Fortuny

Chanel

Comme Des Garcons

Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

Poiret

Dior

Thom Browne

Louis Vuitton

Iris Van Herpen

Yves St. Laurent

Threeasfour

Yves St. Laurent for Dior

Raf Simons for Dior

Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

Raf Simons for Dior

The show has been extended to September 5th, so if you have the chance, check it out.