The Museum at FIT Opens Cristóbal Balenciaga and Christian Dior Exhibit

This week, The Museum at FIT opened its latest exhibition, titled “Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies,” which celebrates the influences of designers Cristóbal Balenciaga and Christian Dior. Featuring about 65 garments from FIT’s permanent collection, the exhibit compares and contrasts the work of the two legendary couturiers. It also marks the very first time an exhibit highlights the juxtaposition between the two designers, displaying garments emphasizing the meticulous craftsmanship of their respective ateliers, and their differing, yet equally inventive, construction methods. “Dior and Balenciaga were not only the most important and influential couturiers of their… Read Full Article