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Manus x Machina
10 Technological Innovations That Changed the Way We Wear Clothes
The Costume Institute at the Met’s recently opened exhibition, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology, focuses on the history and development of couture, often made possible by evolving technology. Particular attention is paid to the technological innovations behind couture's métiers, from featherwork to embroidery, allowing designers to create spectacular garments. But there have been many innovations throughout history that have moved fashion and clothing forward. Here are 10 technological advancements -- from the archaic and simple needle, to the thoroughly modern 3D printer -- that have had a significant impact on the way we wear clothes.
‘Manus x Machina’ Exhibition Opens
n a time where fashion is still derided as a frivolous interest, where its feminine flighty nature is expressed in the constant turnover of trends in the fashion cycle, and adherence to the fashion cycle is branded as slave to one’s vanity, this kind of exhibition is needed more than ever. By showcasing the laborious processes and the complex tools and the dedicated people behind glittering garments and frothy frocks, it humanizes the clothes, giving the fashion meaning beyond the trends of the day. And that meaning allows clothes to become something worthy of cultural attention, to reach the level of art. To, as Mr. Bolton said, “appreciate the artist behind it and the artistry that goes into it.” This exhibition might even make a viewer gasp in delight, declaring, “Ah, what a glorious exhibition!”
