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Fabric in Fashion

 from Trends Collezioni n.126

AN EXHIBITION IN NEW YORK DEDICATED TO FABRICS AND THEIR INFLUENCE IN WESTERN FASHION OVER THE PAST 250 YEARS

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The  Fashion  Institute of  Technology  in  New York hosts and  organizes “Fabric  in Fashion”, an exhibition that  explores the role played  by different types of textiles that  had an impact on western fashion over  the  past 250  years. The intent   is  to  involve  the  public  in  considering fabric  as a determining element in the  artistic creation of clothing and accessories, and in the evolution of taste, shapes, and  elegance. The exhibition opens with a look towards garments made of different fabrics, each of these has its own  characteristics, its  own  light, wearability, and   also   a  certain  type  of  connotation. Silk is used to  create garments of great elegance, while cotton is associated with the idea  of a casual and  comfortable style.  The use  of wool makes it possible to create highly personalized pieces. The advent of synthetic materials inspired and  helped designers in creating technical clothing. With an  exhibition of  over 65  pieces, as well  as accessories, “Fabric  in Fashion”  is  an  invitation towards discovering the   importance  of   fabric   and   its   influence in creating trendy  clothes. The exhibition is organized by  curator  Elisabeth Way  and  can be visited  until May 4th, 2019 at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

 

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