Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion conjures the rustling of silk taffeta and the scent of a New York socialite
The rustling of silk, the clattering of seashells and the sweet aroma of flowers. All these captivating effects, plus many more, are now beckoning visitors to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s ambitious spring fashion exhibition., the show is an ode to the multisensory aspects of fashion, shifting focus to the evocative smells, sounds and textures of certain garments and accessories pulled from the museum’s collection.
Met Gala 2024 live updates: Zendaya stuns in second outfit; Cardi B and Lana Del Rey among stars at fashion’s biggest nightThey have leveraged technologies old and new to conjure the sensorial experiences associated with the displayed pieces. Take the opening tableaux: a ballgown by the British couturier Charles Frederick Worth dating back to the 1880s, so delicate that it is laid out horizontally . Across from it is an animated 3D figurine, dancing in a version of the same garment.
The swishing of silk taffeta can be heard beside a display of grand gowns. Then there’s the clanking of seashell paillettes next to a sleeveless Alexander McQueen sheath dress.
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