Our New Clothes: Acquisitions of the 1990s (Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications) [Paperback]

Richard Martin (Author)

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Series: Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications | Publication Date: September 1999

An impressive array of clothing, accessories, and library materials is highlighted in this volume detailing a decade of acquisitions made by The Costume Institute.

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A Metropolitan Museum of Art Publication Over the last half-century, The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, has amassed one of the world's finest collections of its kind. This book brings together the best-of-the-best fashion acquired over the last decade, arranging the pieces not chronologically but thematically. One grouping, called "The Americans," highlights such leading designers as Geoffrey Beene, Calvin Klein, and Giorgio di Sant'Angelo. Another, "The White Dress," illustrates exquisite examples from the 18th century through modern designs. Other categories include "Men of Three Centuries" and "The Contemporaries," which features pieces by the likes of Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood, and Gianni Versace. Approximately 75 illustrations in full color, 9 x 12" Richard Martin is curator of The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the author of numerous books, including Haute Couture, Versace, Infra-Apparel, and Cubism and Fashion, all available from Abrams. Exhibition Schedule The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Apr. 6-Aug. 22, 1999

Product Details

• Paperback: 79 pages
• Publisher: Harry N Abrams (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810965402
• ISBN-13: 978-0810965409
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Our New Clothes Acquisitions of the 1990s (Paperback)

The Metropolitan Museum in New York has one of the world's great textile and costume collections. This book celebrates the new acquisitions of the costume collection throughout the 1990's.

This is essentially a picture book that is a recommended addition to anyone who collects books on costume. All illustrations are in colour and there are some lovely photos of items like an English Mantua and petticoat c1708, a hand painted robe a la francaise c1740, an embroidered robe a la polonaise c1780, a man's wool suit with gold bullion braid c1760 and more modern gowns such as dresses by Vivienne Westwood and Christian Lacroix as well as 2 gowns owned by Princess Diana.

A visually beautiful book that makes you glad that such wonderful costumes have been preserved and published so we can all enjoy them even if we can't visit the museum.