Metropolitan Museum of Art

Punk Fashion - The Met Museum Costume Institute Exhibition 2013

Christine Babington Smith | Posted 06.05.2013 | UK Style
Christine Babington Smith

The exhibition itself examines punk's impact on high fashion from the movement's birth in the 1970s through to its continuing influence today. Original punk garments will be juxtaposed with recent fashion to illustrate how haute couture and ready-to-wear have borrowed punk's visual symbols...

'Ugly Chic' - Schiaparelli and Prada Met Exhibition 2012

Christine Babington Smith | Posted 08.07.2012 | UK Style
Christine Babington Smith

Schiaparelli provoked and scandalised 1930s society - I think if Schiaparelli was still alive she would find a natural affinity with Lady Gaga and Miuccia Prada; her shoe hat and tear dress were equally shocking in their time as Nicola Formichetti's meat dress is today.

Hotels are Tearing up the Rules

Raconteur Media | Posted 15.11.2011 | UK Lifestyle
Raconteur Media

The collision of art, architecture and design in new hotels is creating a radically enhanced guest experience. James Wallman shares his views on the latest trends

Savage Beauty Shatters MET Attendance Records

Anita Ubhi | Posted 05.10.2011 | UK
Anita Ubhi

Fashion Weeks, Fashion Events, Fashion Exhibitions : Those ceremonious, frenzied affairs that leave the insatiable salivating for more. They turn cons...