I had the joy of spending the past week in Long Island and New York City with my family. We ate a lot of wonderful food, saw beautiful scenery (both beach and city), spent quality time together and (of course) squeezed in a little bit of art.
My mom and I got to spend an extra day in the city -- chose to, really, just so we could fit in seeing an exhibit at the Metropolitan. The exhibit, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity, closes this Sunday, so for those who won't be making it to the Big Apple in the next few days, please watch the video below and get a glimpse of the wonderful fashion exhibit put together with costumes from the Brooklyn Museum of Art collection. The exhibit incorporates music, clothing, backdrops and historical explanations to weave together a compelling and striking story of how woman's fashion has evolved over the centuries to what it is today. My personal favorites were the Gibson girl and flapper collections.
My mom and I got to spend an extra day in the city -- chose to, really, just so we could fit in seeing an exhibit at the Metropolitan. The exhibit, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity, closes this Sunday, so for those who won't be making it to the Big Apple in the next few days, please watch the video below and get a glimpse of the wonderful fashion exhibit put together with costumes from the Brooklyn Museum of Art collection. The exhibit incorporates music, clothing, backdrops and historical explanations to weave together a compelling and striking story of how woman's fashion has evolved over the centuries to what it is today. My personal favorites were the Gibson girl and flapper collections.
But my absolutely favorite dress from the entire collection was this gem from the Screen Siren era. I love the flow of the fabric with the tight-fitting halter top. Oh, and the fact that those are leaves embellishing the entire gown. Absolute love.