Fashion & Politics
Election Day Freebies
Submitted by Jessica Levy on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 15:42
The Museum at FIT is home to permanent and temporary exhibitions that portray the role of fashion in society. The current exhibition, “Fashion & Politics” explores the influence of clothing on social change and patriotism. The designers involved in the exhibit include Catherine Malandrino & Vivienne Tam. The exhibit showcases an ''Ike'' dress from the 1956 Eisenhower campaign, a ''Nixon'' paper dress, and memorabilia from the 2008 presidential election.
Experience the history of political fashion statements. The cost to view the exhibit is free- It’s your American right! (Exhibit ends 11/7)
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