FIT Presents Gothic Dark Glamour

The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) presents Gothic: Dark Glamour, the first exhibition devoted to the gothic style in fashion. Set in a dramatic mise-en-scene suggesting iconic gothic settings, such as the labyrinth, the ruined castle, and the laboratory, more than 75 ensembles were be on display.




Fashion designers featured include Alexander McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester, Boudicca, Comme des Garçons, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Haute Couture, John Galliano for Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hussein Chalayan, Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Christian Lacroix, Derek Lam, Gareth Pugh, Kei Kagami, Ricardo Tischi for Givenchy, Thierry Mugler, Rick Owens, Rodarte, Anna Sui, Olivier Theyskens, Jun Takahashi of Undercover, and Yohji Yamamoto.

The dark glamour look has recently resurfaced, as many designers are currently working under this gothic aesthetic. For instance, Givenchy created a mix of sheer fabrics and lace, along side materials such as patent leather and metallic accessories, for this fall season.



Chanel has also undertaken this look, as their collection featured many long structured dresses, and lace mini's for this coming fall season.




Christian Lacroix also made use of leather this season, and has reinvented the LBD.