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LACMA acquires major European Fashion Collection
09 Jan '09
4 min read
LACMA will present an inaugural exhibition of its new acquisition in 2010.
Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700–1915 will tell the story of fashion's technical and aesthetic development from the Age of Enlightenment to World War I. It will examine minute details of textile and clothing construction as well as broader cultural themes. Remarkable examples of women's dress illustrating changes in the fashionable silhouette over the course of more than two centuries will be on view.
Rare menswear including a 1790s waistcoat knitted in colors and motifs sympathetic to the French Revolution and a hunting ensemble (c. 1830) complete with red wool coat, white leather breeches, and black riding boots will be showcased along with many other men's ensembles in rich silks, velvets, and woolen fabrics. A woman's silk robe à la française (c.1745–60) from the Netherlands with brocaded chinoiserie pattern and an English boy's frock (1855–60) constructed of embroidered cashmere imported from India will be two of several examples illustrating the influence of Orientalism on European dress.
Court fashion, such as a stunning black silk-satin gown embroidered in gold metallic thread and sequins once belonging to Queen Maria II of Portugal (reigned 1826–53), will represent the important role dress played in the royal courts of Europe. Iconic works by early French couturiers such as Emile Pingat (active 1860–1896) and Paul Poiret (1879–1944) will also be presented.
LACMA is announcing the formation of “Atelier” an elite group of patrons who will support the Costume & Textiles Department's acquisition, exhibition, and publication programs. The primary goal of Atelier will be to raise funds that will allow LACMA to take advantage of opportunities when rare collections or extraordinary objects come on the market. Through such support, Atelier will elevate LACMA's Costume and Textiles Department and develop stellar collections in strategically chosen areas.
Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700–1915 will tell the story of fashion's technical and aesthetic development from the Age of Enlightenment to World War I. It will examine minute details of textile and clothing construction as well as broader cultural themes. Remarkable examples of women's dress illustrating changes in the fashionable silhouette over the course of more than two centuries will be on view.
Rare menswear including a 1790s waistcoat knitted in colors and motifs sympathetic to the French Revolution and a hunting ensemble (c. 1830) complete with red wool coat, white leather breeches, and black riding boots will be showcased along with many other men's ensembles in rich silks, velvets, and woolen fabrics. A woman's silk robe à la française (c.1745–60) from the Netherlands with brocaded chinoiserie pattern and an English boy's frock (1855–60) constructed of embroidered cashmere imported from India will be two of several examples illustrating the influence of Orientalism on European dress.
Court fashion, such as a stunning black silk-satin gown embroidered in gold metallic thread and sequins once belonging to Queen Maria II of Portugal (reigned 1826–53), will represent the important role dress played in the royal courts of Europe. Iconic works by early French couturiers such as Emile Pingat (active 1860–1896) and Paul Poiret (1879–1944) will also be presented.
LACMA is announcing the formation of “Atelier” an elite group of patrons who will support the Costume & Textiles Department's acquisition, exhibition, and publication programs. The primary goal of Atelier will be to raise funds that will allow LACMA to take advantage of opportunities when rare collections or extraordinary objects come on the market. Through such support, Atelier will elevate LACMA's Costume and Textiles Department and develop stellar collections in strategically chosen areas.
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