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Manus x Machina

Founders
May 12

Fashion, Feminism and Technology Meet With AUrate

The founders of AUrate share their start-up secrets
By Margaret Abrams
Croatian Designer Matjila Čop's "Objects 12-1" Collection
May 12

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.
By Michelle Honig
Chanel Couture wedding dress, Autumn 2014
May 2

‘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!”
By Michelle Honig
Rihanna at last year's Met Gala
May 2

Celebs Are Already Sharing Details About Their Met Gala Looks

By Dena Silver
Maria, Metropolis
Apr 30

Will These Fembot Fashions Inspire Met Gala Looks?

By Sarah Kennedy
The Natura Bissé Air Bubble
Apr 26

A Futuristic Facial Has Been Developed Exclusively for Met Gala Attendees

By Dena Silver
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