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“Bravehearts – Men In Skirts” MOMA Costume Institute, 1st Edition Shrink Wrapped
By Victoria and Albert Museum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
author, Andrew Bolton is the associate curator of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Category

Early 2000s English International Style Books

Materials

Paper

Issey Miyake 1983 Collection Beige 100% Linen fringed Knotted Sleeve Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Sharon, CT
Museum's Costume Institutes Collection.
Category

1980s Japanese Jackets

Stephen Sprouse x Andy Warhol Camouflage Jacket - '80s
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Milano, IT
is featured in the MET's costume institute section online, making it a treasured, historic piece.
Category

1980s Jackets

Charles James Tobacco Taffeta Cocktail Skirt 1952–53
By Samuel Winston, Charles James
Located in New York, NY
. Unlabelled. The exact cocktail skirt is in the collection of the Costume Institute, Metropolitan Museum of
Category

1950s American Skirts

1990 ROMEO GIGLI asymmetrical wool wrap cardigan sweater
By Romeo Gigli
Located in San Fransisco, CA
found in the MET museum's costume institute archive. Labeled a size '44' however this is seems to fit a
Category

1990s Italian Cardigans

Rare 1997 Issey Miyake Guest Artist Series No.1 Yasumasa Morimura Pleated Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Studio City, CA
collectible and sought-after piece is part of the Met Costume Institute's permanent collection and a scoop
Category

1990s Japanese Shirts

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. The 29 year old fashion designer James Galanos is pictured in the Costume Institute of the
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. The 29 year old fashion designer James Galanos is pictured in the Costume Institute of the
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. The 29 year old fashion designer James Galanos is pictured in the Costume Institute of the
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. The 29 year old fashion designer James Galanos is pictured in the Costume Institute of the
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

James Galanos at the MET, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
. The 29 year old fashion designer James Galanos is pictured in the Costume Institute of the
Category

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Giclée

Mercedes Robirosa Free Form Knotted Chain Cuff
By Mercedes Robirosa
Located in New York, NY
Costume Institute After her modeling career, Karl Lagerfeld hired her to design jewelry for Chanel. Four
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

1800's c.1825 Swansdown Swan Feather Palatine Stole Museum Piece Rare Antique
Located in Thiensville, WI
(46.703) and the Kyoto Costume Institute (AC5646 87-27-1) **Please note a top and pair of pants were
Category

1820s Stoles

Crystal-Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
in the Met Costume Institute, dated 1935-40, carries the same label.
Category

1940s American Cardigans

Christian Dior - Richard Martin & Harold Koda - 1st Edition, New York, 1996
Located in London, GB
text. 151 coloured plates, chiefly drawn from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute
Category

1990s Books

Materials

Paper

Jean Paul Gaultier Optical Illusion Striped Leopard Mesh Open Back Tattoo Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
now a part of MET Costume Institute’s Archive and celebrities’ most prominent statement looks - from
Category

Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

Jean Paul Gaultier Optical Illusion Neon Striped Kim Kardashian Mesh Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
now a part of MET Costume Institute’s Archive and celebrities’ most prominent statement looks - from
Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring 2013 Braided Raffia Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Prague, CZ
in) The same dress is also a part of MET Costume Institute’s permanent collection.
Category

2010s Day Dresses

Marc Jesus Red Blue Table original expressionist acrylic paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Islands) Between 1985 and 1988 he studied design in Ciudadela and the Mahon Costume Institute in Menorca
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Brooke Cadwallader Carnival Mid-Century Era Silk Scarf, 1947-1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
textile designs are well-represented in the collection archives of The Costume Institute of The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Rodarte Homage to 1960's Tie-Dye Maxi Dress Neoprene Collar
By Rodarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection. The Rodarte brand is now part of major museum collections such as the Costume Institute of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Maxi Dress

Rare Signature Thierry Mugler "Rainbow" Form-Fitting "Work of Art" Blazer
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
, page 615) (Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute)]
Category

1990s French Jackets

Pair of Nude Studies, Crayon on Paper, Richard Giglio
Located in Southampton, NY
York Costume Institute, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. His work is collected by, Calvin Klein
Category

Late 20th Century American Drawings

Materials

Paper, Crayon

London Series Poster 1st Edition "Eye" Paper Dress by Harry Gordon, 1968
By Harry Gordon
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kyoto Costume Institute, and the Victoria and Albert. This is an incredibly rare garment in fashion
Category

1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Judith Leiber Snakeskin Wallet
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
d’art: the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 80 pieces in their collection, and
Category

Late 20th Century Wallets

Vintage Judith Leiber Snakeskin Wallet
Vintage Judith Leiber Snakeskin Wallet
H 2.25 in W 3 in L 8.25 in
F/W 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 'Les Chinoises' Documented Dress Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Similar pieces were highlighted for the MET Costume Institute's retrospective: "China: Through the Looking
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1970s French Evening Dresses

Gucci TomFord 2001AwardYear Leather TuxedoPeakLapel SingleClasp EcruDinnerJacket
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
, while The Met acquired Ford's signature corset dress for its Costume Institute collection. Purchased at
Category

Early 2000s Italian Tuxedo Jackets

2007 Rei Kawakubo Comme des Garçons White Layered Tulle Skirt
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
second living person to be honored by an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Skirts

Vintage 1990's Jacqueline de Ribes Metallic Blue Silk Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, which she directed until 1995. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute even hosted an
Category

1990s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Couture GaultierDesigner 2000s SemiPreciousStones Textiles DangleChains Earring
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Chicago, IL
his 50th-anniversary haute-couture show since 1997. Beginning in 2003, TheMet Costume Institute
Category

Early 2000s French Egyptian Revival Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Coral, Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, most are held in museums or private collections. An example can found in the collection of The Costume
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

Italic Lace Black Finish Round Coaster Set of Four, Galante & Lancman for Driad
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Rectangular Placemat in White by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Petal Placemat in White by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace White Finish Coaster ‘Set of Four’ by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Red Finish Round Coaster Set of Four by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Brass Petal Coaster 'Set of Four' by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Black Finish Petal Coaster Set of Four, Galante & Lancman for Driad
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Rectangular Placemat in Black by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Round Placemat in Red by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Red Finish Petal Coaster Set of Four by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.".
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Round Placemat in White by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Petal Placemat in Brass by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Round Placemat in Black by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Petal Placemat in Red by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace White Finish Petal Coaster Set of Four, Galante & Lancman for Driad
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Rectangular Placemat in Red by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto."
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Brass Round Coaster Set of Four by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Round Placemat in Brass by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Petal Placemat in Black by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pitti in Firenze and Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Italic Lace Rectangular Placemat in Brass by Galante & Lancman for Driade
By Driade, Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kci the Kyoto costume institute in Kyoto.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

ISSEY MIYAKE S/S 1991 Documented Runway 'Dinosaur' Sleeves Black Silk Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Munich, DE
. Versions of it are part of various fashion museums worldwide such as The Costume Institute of The
Category

1990s Japanese Jackets

Liberty & Co Turquoise Cymric Pattern Six Piece Dresser Set 1903 Sterling Silver
By Liberty & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wing; The Costume Institute; Drawings and Prints; European Sculpture and Decorative Arts; Modern and
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Vanity Items

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Manolo Blanik Black Satin Cocktail Button Up Cocktail Shoes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Bilbao, ES
the Met Costume Institute, Diana Vreeland. Upon seeing Manolo’s sketches for “A Midsummer Night’s
Category

1990s Italian Shoes

Manolo Blanik Black Satin Leather Cocktail Open Stripe Shoes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Bilbao, ES
the Met Costume Institute, Diana Vreeland. Upon seeing Manolo’s sketches for “A Midsummer Night’s
Category

1990s Italian Shoes

Pleats Please By Issey Miyake Limited Guest Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Jacket Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in PARIS, FR
of this series is held by the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute archives. They state: "Miyake
Category

1980s Evening Dresses

Gucci TomFord 2001 AwardYear RunwayLook2 Balconette Corset Strapless Nude Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Ford's corset dress for its Costume Institute collection. Oozing Ford-style sex appeal, this "Made In
Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

The Souper Dress (famous Campbell's Soup Dress) screenprint cellulose with label
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
" that is in the permanent collection of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the
Category

1960s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Cotton, Screen, Mixed Media

"GHOST SHOWS A PAINTING", photograph, tableau, portrait, assemblage, costume
By Sophia Rauch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
cardboard, vellum, acrylic paint, costume, rubber globes, oil paint, spray paint, and performance. "Ghost
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Inkjet

"GHOST AT WORK", photograph, tableau, portrait, assemblage, abstract, costume
By Sophia Rauch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
, acrylic paint, costume, rubber globes, oil paint, spray paint, balloons and drill. "Ghost at Work" is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Inkjet

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