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Preview: ‘Items: Is Fashion Modern?’ at MoMA

Published 9:34 PM EDT, Mon September 25, 2017
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The baseball cap is represented by two examples from New Era, from 1950 and 1996.
Baseball cap —
The baseball cap is represented by two examples from New Era, from 1950 and 1996.
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This One-Star Perfecto Leather Motorcycle Jacket from the late 1950s is part of MoMA's "Items: Is Fashion Modern?," an exhibition that brings the 111 garments and accessories that have had the most profound effect on the world.
Leather biker jacket —
This One-Star Perfecto Leather Motorcycle Jacket from the late 1950s is part of MoMA's "Items: Is Fashion Modern?," an exhibition that brings the 111 garments and accessories that have had the most profound effect on the world.
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Some items are represented by more than one example. This 1981 Thierry Mugler dress is just one of several little black dresses.
Little black dress —
Some items are represented by more than one example. This 1981 Thierry Mugler dress is just one of several little black dresses.
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The white t-shirt was the first item curator Paola Antonelli included in her list called "garments that changed the world," which spawned the exhibition.
White t-shirt —
The white t-shirt was the first item curator Paola Antonelli included in her list called "garments that changed the world," which spawned the exhibition.
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The exhibition is loaded with everyday uniforms, such as the Levi's 501 jeans.
Jeans —
The exhibition is loaded with everyday uniforms, such as the Levi's 501 jeans.
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The ballet flats are present with examples from Repetto, Valentino and Claire McCardell.<br />
Ballet flats —
The ballet flats are present with examples from Repetto, Valentino and Claire McCardell.
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A knit Aran-style woollen jumper from 1942.
Woollen jumper —
A knit Aran-style woollen jumper from 1942.
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The pencil skirt photographed by Bobby Doherty.
Pencil skirt —
The pencil skirt photographed by Bobby Doherty.
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The Aran sweater captured by still-life photographer Catherine Losing for the exhibition.
Aran sweater —
The Aran sweater captured by still-life photographer Catherine Losing for the exhibition.
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A garment from Comme des Garçons' "Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets" collection, interpreted by Catherine Losing.
The Body Meets Dress —
A garment from Comme des Garçons' "Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets" collection, interpreted by Catherine Losing.
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The white t-shirt by Y-3, as interpreted photographer-stylist duo Kristin-Lee Moolman and Ib Kamara for the exhibition.
Y-3 —
The white t-shirt by Y-3, as interpreted photographer-stylist duo Kristin-Lee Moolman and Ib Kamara for the exhibition.
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