A First Look at F.I.T.’s Next Exhibit, ‘Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA’
In honor of its 50th anniversary in 2012, the CFDA has paired up with the Museum at F.I.T. to mount an exhibit of over 100 garments and accessories designed by CFDA members past and present, including Bill Blass, Michael Kors, Thom Browne, Norman Norell, and many more. Curator Patricia Mears will select which designers to include in the show; all the living participants will submit a single item or outfit “that best represents his or her impact on the fashion world,” according to F.I.T.’s press release. Organized by Diane Von Furstenberg, the show will be on view from February 10 to April 20 of next year. You can see a preview of the exhibit, including the Narciso Rodriguez dress worn by Michelle Obama on election night and a Traina‑Norell outfit owned by Lauren Bacall, in our slideshow.
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Geoffrey Beene
Rayon and silk gown with metallic trim
Spring 1990, USA, lent by ...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Geoffrey Beene
Rayon and silk gown with metallic trim
Spring 1990, USA, lent by The Geoffrey Beene Foundation
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Halston
Evening dress in red silk crepe
c.1976, USA, gift of Celanese
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Halston
Evening dress in red silk crepe
c.1976, USA, gift of Celanese
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Michael Kors
Cashmere sweatshirt, hemp crystal-beaded pajama pant, walnut leather...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Michael Kors
Cashmere sweatshirt, hemp crystal-beaded pajama pant, walnut leather belt, and platform sandal
Spring 2011, USA, lent by Michael Kors
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Michael Kors
Cashmere sweatshirt, hemp crystal beaded pajama pant, walnut leather...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Michael Kors
Cashmere sweatshirt, hemp crystal beaded pajama pant, walnut leather belt and platform sandal
Spring 2011, USA, lent by Michael Kors
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Galanos
Evening dress in leopard printed silk chiffon and feather-trimmed stole ...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Galanos
Evening dress in leopard printed silk chiffon and feather-trimmed stole
c. 1967, USA, gift of Frederick Brisson in memory of his wife Rosalind Russell
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Narciso Rodriguez
Embroidered silk dress worn by Michelle Obama on election night...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Narciso Rodriguez
Embroidered silk dress worn by Michelle Obama on election night 2008
Spring 2009, USA, lent by Narciso Rodriguez
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Rudi Gernreich
Wool knit minidress
1963, USA, gift of Ruth Deardoff
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Bill Blass
Red cashmere cardigan and red silk satin long skirt
1984, USA, gift ...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Bill Blass
Red cashmere cardigan and red silk satin long skirt
1984, USA, gift of Bill Blass, Ltd.
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Traina‑Norell
Evening set: gold sequined camel silk jersey sheath dress and cashme...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Traina‑Norell
Evening set: gold sequined camel silk jersey sheath dress and cashmere coat with sequined lining
c. 1958, USA, gift of Lauren Bacall
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Traina‑Norell
Evening set: gold sequined camel silk jersey sheath dress and cashme...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Traina‑Norell
Evening set: gold sequined camel silk jersey sheath dress and cashmere coat with sequined lining
c. 1958, USA, gift of Lauren Bacall
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Giorgio di Sant'Angelo
Floral print dress dress with chamois skin bodice
1971, ...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Giorgio di Sant'Angelo
Floral print dress dress with chamois skin bodice
1971, USA, gift of Ms. Lena Horne
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Thom Browne
Pheasant feather/wool suit (jacket and pants), white oxford shirt, gr...
Impact: Fifty Years of the CFDA at the Museum at F.I.T. Thom Browne
Pheasant feather/wool suit (jacket and pants), white oxford shirt, grey flannel necktie, grey felted fur bowler hat, grey leather boots
Autumn/Winter 2008‑2009, USA, lent by Thom Browne
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