“Fashion is very much an art form not in spite of the body, but because of it,” says Andrew Bolton, OBE, curator in charge of the Costume Institute. And this year’s exhibition, “Costume Art,” seeks not just to address this tantalizingly complex issue, but to explore it in all its many facets. The central thesis is as simple as it is thrilling: pair existing artworks with corresponding garments or accessories and let your synapses fire. The very layout of the show—broken into sections that move from Biblical nudity to the au courant idea of body diversity to the ways in which we’ve long used clothes not merely to adorn but to subvert and distort the body—indicates just how richly drawn this subject is and why it’s mesmerized artists since time immemorial.
Sinéad Burke, CEO of Tilting the Lens, emphasizes how this exhibit highlights bodies that have traditionally been overlooked, and as someone with a physical disability, she is among those featured. Her body has been memorialized in the exhibition as a custom mannequin, alongside model and musician Aariana Rose Philip, transforming their presence into a lasting part of the narrative around representation, fashion, and identity.
Additionally, this exhibition will be the first in the costume department’s new home, the Conde M. Nast Galleries. Once relegated to a modest 4,500-square-foot space in the museum’s basement, the department will now take flight in a grand, 12,000-square-foot display room on the ground floor, just off the central Great Hall. It is, says Max Hollein, the museum’s director, a symbol of how important clothing has become to The Met’s mission in exploring the many facets of art in the modern age. “We collect paintings, sculptures, textiles, arms and armor, but especially all the fashion,” he says. “And we want to make sure that it’s understood that fashion is a fantastic form of art.”
Featuring testimonials from Misty Copeland, Alex Consani, Gwendoline Christie, Aimee Mullins, Sinéad Burke, Aariana Rose Philip and more.
Director: Nina Ljeti
Directors of Photography: Michael Lopez, Henry Gill
Editor: Evan Allan
Senior Producer: Bety Dereje
Producer: Rashida Josiah
Associate Producers: Anisa Kennar, Justine Ramirez, Lea Donenberg
Camera Operator: Chanthila Phaophanit
Assistant Camera: Kahdeem Prosper Jefferson, Gordan Wong
Gaffers: Billy Voermann, Mary Kalecinska
Swing: Alex Frischman
Audio: Mariya Chulichkova, Joanna Hunt
Set Designers: Ilana Portney, Dana Keren
Production Assistants: Quinton Johnson, Myles Haywood
Runners: Edie Chesters, Rachel Ademidun
Groomer for Andrew Bolton: Shin Arima
Makeup Artist for Sinéad Burke and Alex Consani: Ai Yokomizo
Hairstylist for Sinéad Burke and Alex Consani: Sonny Molina
Makeup Artist for Misty Copeland: Victor Henao
Hairstylist for Misty Copeland: Nai’vasha Grace
Makeup Artist for Aariana Philip: Meadow Soleil Cloud
Makeup Artist for Gwendoline Christie: Daniel Kolaric
Hairstylist for Gwendoline Christie: Joe Kelly
Hair & Makeup Artist for Aimee Mullins: Stèfan Jemeel
Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Senior Production Manager: Venita Singh-Warner
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Assistant Editors: Andy Morell, Fynn Lithgow
Senior Motion Graphics Designer: Samuel Fuller
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Entertainment Director: Sergio Kletnoy
Global Talent Casting Directors: Ignacio Murillo, Morgan Senesi
Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Digital Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
Florist: London Blooming Haus
Photography By Paul Westlake
Images Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Special Thanks: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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@sofiasthoughts
June 25, 2024 at 2:09 pm
I love how luke is always serving with his outfits, the designer is doing such an amazing job! We clearly see he´s having fun with the press tour looks. I adore all of them!!
@stillerevolution4488
June 25, 2024 at 2:11 pm
So proud of him ????????
@HuyTran0617
June 25, 2024 at 2:14 pm
I’m not a really fan of the serie Bridgerton but this actor looks really cute and kind as well!
@YoursTrulyRonnie
June 25, 2024 at 2:16 pm
LUKE IS SUCH A CUTIE ????????????
@banshees
June 25, 2024 at 2:29 pm
Gosh I hope they didn’t hide her in the bathroom again,poor thing…
@Kitkat-qq7oh
June 25, 2024 at 3:01 pm
I am just curious ???? is it Luke’s new GF that you are referring to? And if so when did he hide her in the bathroom???
@kajal0541
June 25, 2024 at 2:30 pm
He is such a sweetheart and nice person!cant wait to see him in more projects!
@ahorrorprincess
June 25, 2024 at 2:32 pm
Love love love Luke Newton, such an amazing actor. & I’ve really loved his looks. So excited for to see his career flourish!!
@margaretko7746
June 25, 2024 at 2:33 pm
I feel like this team seems very very supportive with him, going with his…subdued vibe, if that makes sense
@PatriciaHoferMsPattiMarc
June 25, 2024 at 2:44 pm
????????????????????
@brooklynbuglet
June 25, 2024 at 2:44 pm
Holly has been styling him so well since the press tour. Love his fashion
@Jinkook-wu1pu
June 25, 2024 at 2:47 pm
He looked so FINEEEEEEE ????????????????
@Dandelion4048
June 25, 2024 at 2:50 pm
I’ve seen so much of Luke for the whole Bridgerton promo so now he even appears on my dreams its so weird wtf. (not complaining)
@tricia3705
June 25, 2024 at 2:51 pm
He seems like such a humble and sweet guy ???? Can‘t wait to see him in future projects and I‘m for sure sat for his fashion boy era
@laurenceadaine3694
June 25, 2024 at 2:52 pm
Curly Micro-Mulet ???? But it’s he wears it so well ❤
@janewatters4198
June 25, 2024 at 2:55 pm
He always looks great Holly, thanks for sharing. Well done on your success Luke
@dredre1696
June 25, 2024 at 3:01 pm
Liz and Holly have EXQUISITE careers! What days (and nights) they must have, wow.
@jupitersecIipse
June 25, 2024 at 3:01 pm
he’s such a cutie
@fernandaAaAaAaA
June 25, 2024 at 3:07 pm
he truly gives off that babygirl energy
@ElizaldeL
June 25, 2024 at 3:11 pm
Ughh I love him sm!! ????♥️ he seems like such a sweetheart
@Jobyrne95
June 25, 2024 at 3:15 pm
He looks so different with stubble! What a sweet guy, his personality is so similar to Colin’s!
@itsjulitrejo
June 25, 2024 at 3:21 pm
I love you so much Luke Newton. ❤
@Mrs.Campos3
June 25, 2024 at 3:23 pm
Oh our sweet Luke. He truly deserves the world.
@user-bv6tj6tg3z
June 25, 2024 at 3:24 pm
Very handsome looks. I would like a night skin routine. He seems like a kind person.
@burieVropride
June 25, 2024 at 3:28 pm
Nicola: “each curl was place… I miss the curls”
Luke: “I know, maybe I’ll have to get them back”
Luke for the LOEWE event: bet ????
@jessicagreen7583
June 25, 2024 at 3:35 pm
and nicola said she 90s leo was super fit in a promo interview and now its his inspo? love to see it (not shipping them, just think its cute)
@lifeofehs
June 25, 2024 at 3:31 pm
Luke the sweetest one out there????????