
The Model As Muse
The 2009 Met Gala, themed "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion," celebrated models' impact on fashion throughout the twentieth century. This theme was open to interpretation, allowing designers and attendees to express their creativity in diverse ways, resulting in a blend of avant-garde and conservative styles under one unifying concept. Spanning historical periods from 1947 to 1997, the exhibition…
The Met
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2009
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2025

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NYC, NY
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The 2009 Met Gala, themed "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion," celebrated models' impact on fashion throughout the twentieth century. This theme was open to interpretation, allowing designers and attendees to express their creativity in diverse ways, resulting in a blend of avant-garde and conservative styles under one unifying concept. Spanning historical periods from 1947 to 1997, the exhibition showcased about 80 masterpieces of haute couture and ready-to-wear. Iconic figures like Lisa…
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