“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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@UberCoolBen
May 14, 2025 at 1:12 pm
I’m disappointed that Under the Skin wasn’t shown. Not only is it one of my favourite Scar Jo films, but it’s one of my favourite horror movies full stop. Not to mention that it was filmed in Glasgow near me.
@oakarusa
May 14, 2025 at 2:09 pm
This is an interesting Vanity Fair of Actors and Actoress…. Mainly because Scarlett Johansson is wearing a bathrub,wearing jewelry…. It’s definitely different way to go with her going over her career….Scarlett is a great actoress 🎉
@fundip533
May 14, 2025 at 2:38 pm
the beach scene traumatized me :'(
@angieortega97
May 14, 2025 at 1:15 pm
I see Scarlett Johansson, I watch it ❤
@a.b3953
May 14, 2025 at 1:16 pm
She was so natural and believable in Lost in Translation, I love that movie
@giulia8079
May 14, 2025 at 1:16 pm
love her
@Sithari66
May 14, 2025 at 1:25 pm
Whose hand are we watching FF. It’s not Scarlett’s with her bright red nail polish.
@YG-0123
May 14, 2025 at 1:33 pm
My fav Scar Jo is in 8 Legged Freaks 😂
@defofbt
May 14, 2025 at 1:35 pm
love her
@defofbt
May 14, 2025 at 1:35 pm
she is the best actress
@andreserickson6963
May 14, 2025 at 1:37 pm
I wish they’d had time to show more films, like Under the Skin. She’s been in so many great films!
@duncanantern7377
May 14, 2025 at 1:44 pm
Scarlo said her stunt double “is” her stunt double for the avengers films. Its possible scarlo is still in the mcu. Her characrter died and she coulda said “was” her stund double. Scarlo real mcu fans know whats up. Florence is cool and all but she aint no black widow. You OG. You desreved better…
@enadegheeghaghe6369
May 14, 2025 at 3:24 pm
Dude you are clutching at very weak straws. LOL
@daveteves
May 14, 2025 at 1:54 pm
Why didnt they discuss Ghost in the Shell? 🤭
@brandonmccann5513
May 14, 2025 at 2:08 pm
SCARLETT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@mehdigeek
May 14, 2025 at 2:08 pm
she thought her was an optimistic movie?????
@xavier0487
May 14, 2025 at 2:14 pm
They forgot to review ‘under the skin’. What s her experience with that and how does she review an alternative moviegenre
@sl3102
May 14, 2025 at 2:14 pm
Vicky Cristina Barcelona must be mentioned as well. Great film with superb acting.
@cristobalc5425
May 14, 2025 at 2:21 pm
Darn no Match Point movie? That’s arguably my favorite movie of ScarJo. 🎞🤩😍
@MaximBordyug.
May 14, 2025 at 2:24 pm
Scarlet Johansson always seems an angel who fell down heaven.
@jdalldayallnite
May 14, 2025 at 3:39 pm
By definition that would make her a demon 🤦🏼♀️
@MaximBordyug.
May 14, 2025 at 2:32 pm
I love when ScarJo wears her hair in a French twist like that! Such a timeless and elegant look
@Cxa24-o4p
May 14, 2025 at 2:47 pm
Its really too bad we could not have her as a Parker villain and love interest
@1dale1dale
May 14, 2025 at 2:56 pm
Why is she in a dressing gown…..
@enadegheeghaghe6369
May 14, 2025 at 3:24 pm
Why not?
@aishwarya9635
May 14, 2025 at 2:58 pm
The way she acknowledged her stunt double ❤
@blankblank6919
May 14, 2025 at 3:09 pm
She ages gracefully
@mrdardaml7847
May 14, 2025 at 3:24 pm
Part 2 plsss with Scarlett🙏🏽🙏🏽🥺🙏🏽
@jacksuttonfilms
May 14, 2025 at 3:34 pm
Love Scarlett Johansson. Wish her every success
@sahamation
May 14, 2025 at 3:46 pm
So she was underage when he kissed her?🧐