Ako Sugie | "Art Deco and Fashion: Focusing on the Kyoto Costume Culture Research Foundation (KCI) Collection"
This exhibition at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum focused on the influence of Art Deco on fashion, primarily using the KCI Collection.Summary
Marking the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco Exposition, this exhibition at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum explored the significant impact of Art Deco on fashion. Displaying approximately 310 items, including clothing, related materials, paintings, prints, and crafts, the exhibition highlighted the revolutionary shift in Western fashion: liberation from the corset. Designers like Poiret, Lanvin, and Chanel introduced I-line and A-line dresses that de-emphasized the waist, leading to the emergence of foundational undergarments such as bras and girdles. Viewing Art Deco through the lens of fashion offers a fresh perspective, revealing its connection to social history and people's lifestyles, prompting reflection on what constitutes innovation in the modern era.
(Source：artscape)