couture | Museum vault

Couturissime exhibition is the first time that Thierry Mugler’s work is being presented in an exhibition. This was a reason why taking the train down from Berlin was definitely worth it.

You get to see over 150 incredible costume designs, photographs and videos including this master’s works of art. For me this exhibition goes beyond fashion because what Mugler has created is not just clothing, but artworks that you could exhibit as standalone pieces in any museum and they would be admired as such. The craftsmanship is simply astonishing. Of course, the exhibition space itself was another wow factor accentuating all these exquisite artworks in all the right angles.

What immedialy strikes you upon entering the exhibition is the vast number of materials Mugler has worked with, from metal to rubber, which is unusual for a fashion designer.

Reading about his life and career I realised that he was the originator of so many fashion ideas that were just copied by others over time. I’m glad we now have this exhibition to set the record straight and to simply admire the genius of Mugler.

The exhibition has been prolonged until February 28 2021, so if the covid situation allows it, make sure not to miss this gem of an exhibition if you find yourself in Munich.

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Victoria & Albert Museum is currently exhibiting the incredible artistic legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga. There are more than 100 pieces on display that showcase the most influential fashion designer of the 20th century.

The exhibition is actually the 100th anniversary celebration of the opening of Balenciaga’s fashion house in Spain. Among the stunning dresses and jackets, you can also see shoes and hats.

This exhibition was my main reason for visiting London, which says a lot about my love for the fashion of Balenciaga. There is such poetry in his designs, complex technical construction that looks so simple to make, but only at a first glance.

So many of his designs feel fresh and modern even today, and that is why he has been such a long-lasting influence in fashion.

He was one of the few designers who designed everything himself, and going behind the genius of his construction and idea is very inspirational. The exhibition has x-rays of dress constructions, videos of runway shows, beading, and sewing patterns.

My favourite exhibition pieces were the dresses which were spinning inside the glass boxes, where you could get a sense of how dramatic and sculptural his designs were.

The second part of the exhibition are designs of modern designers that have been inspired by Balenciaga. It is a lovely exhibition space with some of the craziest fashion designs I’ve seen in a long time.