Writer ALEJANDRO M. ALCALÁ
After the hangover of the most anticipated gala of the year in the fashion world, it’s time to focus attention on the real reason for the celebration. The exhibition “Through the look glass” of the Metropolitan Museum of New York. Until next August 16 you can visit this space of 3,000m2 and let yourself be seduced by a sample that collects all the influence of the Asian giant from the first contact with him, in the sixteenth century, until today.
Quiproquo cocktail dress Christian Dior for House of Dior
The exhibition mixes the best craftsmanship in costumes, works of art, ornamentation, porcelain, painting and a small tour of the original Chinese cinema in an attempt to clean up the distorted reality that has been created in the West of the cultural image of the country.
You will find the interpretation of the Chinese influence in 150 dresses by fashion greats such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Galliano for Dior, Tom Ford for YSL, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Balenciaga or Cavalli, in contrast with original and historical Chinese pieces.
Evening dress by Roberto Cavalli Fall 2005
Dress Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2004
John Galliano dress for Maison Dior Spring 2003
Evening dress by Ralph Lauren Fall 2011
Evening dress by Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2001
John Galliano dress for Maison Dior Fall 1997
