Albert Bartholomé’s 1881 “In the Conservatory (Mme. Bartholomé),” the only painting to be shown with the actual garment is portrays. Credit: Suzanne DeChillo/The New York Times Given the March Madness upsets that destroyed our brackets over the weekend (especially the unspeakable loss of our beloved Hoyas) we are in desperate need of a real pick-me-up this Monday morning. So, the muse that’s chasing our Monday morning blues away today is the special exhibit at the Met entitled Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity. I fell in love with the collection last fall at the Musee D’Orsay in Paris and just had to go back for more when it made its triumphant arrival in NYC at the end of last month. The exhibit highlights the dynamic interplay between art and la mode while also offering the historical context (holla history nerds) of the many celebrated works. Suzanne DeChillo/NYT While I’m not ready to stuff myself into a fourteen-inch corset (mostly because I’m a fan of breathing… and also the occasional bacon cheeseburger), the expertly curated collection of art and accompanying period costumes offers tons of great fashion inspiration. Among the jaw-dropping color combinations and style elements that I know will be incorporated into my wardrobe this spring is the dress depicted in the Bartholomé painting above. Black and white stripes with polka dots? It says 1881, but those trends sound pretty 2013 to me. Whether it’s the the emerald green dress (color of the year!) depicted by Monet in Camille, Manet’s depiction of the urban sophisticate’s black dress in The Parisienne, or the displayed quote taken from one of Degas’s notebooks (see below), the collection’s relevance is unquestionable. The exhibit is here until May 27th and whether you’re in NYC and can hop over to the Met or not, you should check out the Met website for some of the highlights and fascinating tidbits about the dynamic relationship between life and art through the ages.What’s your Monday Muse this week? Email us or tell us in the comments below!
Given the March Madness upsets that destroyed our brackets over the weekend (especially the unspeakable loss of our beloved Hoyas) we are in desperate need of a real pick-me-up this Monday morning. So, the muse that’s chasing our Monday morning blues away today is the special exhibit at the Met entitled Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity. I fell in love with the collection last fall at the Musee D’Orsay in Paris and just hadto go back for more when it made its triumphant arrival in NYC at the end of last month. The exhibit highlights the dynamic interplay between art and la mode while also offering the historical context (holla history nerds) of the many celebrated works.
While I’m not ready to stuff myself into a fourteen-inch corset (mostly because I’m a fan of breathing… and also the occasional bacon cheeseburger), the expertly curated collection of art and accompanying period costumes offers tons of great fashion inspiration. Among the jaw-dropping color combinations and style elements that I know will be incorporated into my wardrobe this spring is the dress depicted in the Bartholomé painting above. Black and white stripes with polka dots? It says 1881, but those trends sound pretty 2013 to me. Whether it’s the the emerald green dress (color of the year!) depicted by Monet in Camille, Manet’s depiction of the urban sophisticate’s black dress in The Parisienne, or the displayed quote taken from one of Degas’s notebooks (see below), the collection’s relevance is unquestionable.
The exhibit is here until May 27th and whether you’re in NYC and can hop over to the Met or not, you should check out the Met website for some of the highlights and fascinating tidbits about the dynamic relationship between life and art through the ages.What’s your Monday Muse this week? Email us or tell us in the comments below!
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