Fashion and Politics_01 88.125.1 (dress), 2009.21.1 (sheer dress)

Images (29)

Fashion and Politics_11 Left to right 2009.20.1 (dress), 2004.42.3B (textile wall), 2009.49.1 (pink dress), 2009.39.1 (Obama dress)

Fashion and Politics_09 Left to right 2004.42.3B (textile wall), 2009.49.1 (dress), 2009.39.1 (Obama dress)

Fashion and Politics_13 2009.39.1 (back of dress)

Fashion and Politics_25 Left to right P85.13.8 (robe), 77.212.3 (dress), P85.94.1 (textile wall), 70.65.6 (blue dress)

Fashion and Politics_30 Left to right P91.63.1 (hat case), P90.56.2 (shoes case), P90.70.3 (hat case), 2005.81.1 (bodice and skirt), P85.13.8 (robe), 77.212.3 (dress), P85.94.1 (textile wall)

Fashion and Politics_26 Left to right 82.34.25 (boot case), P88.63.1 (cycling suit), P84.22.1 (gym suit), 76.94.1 (suit), P90.77.5 (textile wall), P91.63.1 (hat case)

Fashion and Politics_32 Left to right P78.1.1 (dress), 71.192.82 (textile wall), 2008.84.22 (shoes case), P88.46.1 (dress), X321.48 (textile wall)

Fashion and Politics_33 Left to right 71.192.82 (textile wall), 70.15.72 (riding ensemble and underwear), X321.48 (textile wall)

Fashion and Politics_34 Left to right 84.31.11 (textile wall), P87.43.3 (jacket), P86.64.3 (pants), 2004.62.3 (dress)

Fashion and Politics_35 Left to right P90.83.2 (dress), 84.162.43A (textile wall), 82.182.9 (bag case), 80.262.1 and 2001.67.2 (dress and coat)

Fashion and Politics_36 Left to right 80.262.1 and 2001.67.2 (dress and coat), P88.74.2 (suit), P87.25.1 (white suit), 84.55.1 (uniform), 81.224.637 (textile wall), 80.13.12 (black dress), P89.40.25 (striped jacket)

Fashion and Politics_03 71.224.1 (suit), 2003.38.4 (scarf wall), 2007.63.7 (jumpsuit), 84.203.1 (uniform)

Fashion and Politics_41 Left to right 81.30.4 (capelet dress), 2004.47.1 (dress)

Fashion and Politics_40 Left to right 81.30.4 (capelet dress), 2004.47.1 (dress), 71.224.1 (suit)

Fashion and Politics_42 P94.9.1 (flight suit)

Fashion and Politics_43 Left to right 72.61.90 (ensemble), 72.61.88 (jumpsuit), 2003.38.16 (scarf wall)

Fashion and Politics_45 Left to right 98.99.1 (dress), 89.17.24 (suit), P88.3.16 (textile wall)

Fashion and Politics_46 Left to right P88.3.16 (textile wall), 89.50.5 (jeans), P91.100.1 (dress), 89.90.1 (jacket hidden)

Fashion and Politics_20 Left to right P90.37.4 (textile wall), 86.136.9 (silver dress), 88.25.1 (pink dress), 77.183.2CD (boots case), 89.141.16 (glasses case), 76.69.54 (belt case), 86.66.9 (hat case), 75.112.5 (dress and socks), 2003.73.1 (swimsuit), P90.13.1 (coat), 91.181.13 (scarf wall), 86.144.12 (boots case), P92.57.19 (jumper)

Fashion and Politics_24 Left to right 86.130.321 (scarf wall), 91.128.3 (dress), 99.57.1 (flag dress), 93.131.1 (bag case), 92.171.48 (shoes case), U.2240, U.2241, U.2242, U.2243, U.2244, U.2245 (pins case), 2009.26.1, 2009.25.1, 2009.27.1 (t shirts wall), 92.171.31 (jacket)

Fashion and Politics_14 Left to right P89.57.57 (shorts wall), P88.59.10 (jacket), P89.48.3 (vest), 80.176.1 (jeans), 92.83.2 (dress), P82.32.1 (sandals case), 88.134.257 (bag case), 88.29.124 (bracelet case), 88.29.154 (necklace case), 89.164.4 (boots case), 94.85.23 (textile wall), 91.255.5 (suit), 76.27.2 (grey suit)

Fashion and Politics_16 Left to right P88.59.10 (jacket), P89.48.3 (vest), 80.176.1 (jeans), 92.83.2 (dress), P82.32.1 (sandals case), 88.134.257 (bag case), 94.85.23 (textile wall)

Fashion and Politics_07 2009.9.1 (shoes)

Fashion and Politics_53 Left to right 91.111.36 (jacket), 91.192.1 (leather jacket), 90.179.1 (t shirt wall), 90.179.2 (t shirt wall), 2005.40.4 and 2005.40.5 (vest and pants), 95.9.2 (dress)

Fashion and Politics_50 95.9.2 (black dress), 95.82.6 (dress)

Fashion and Politics_49 2009.19.1 (dress)

Fashion and Politics_18 Left to right 2009.48.1 (pantsuit), 2009.17.1 (ensemble), 2009.51.1 (shoes case), 2006.33.1 and 2006.33.2 (textiles wall)

Fashion & Politics

July 7, 2009 - November 7, 2009

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Featuring over one hundred costumes, textiles and accessories, Fashion & Politics examined the rich history of politics in fashion. The exhibition's introductory gallery explored the theme of American nationalism and features a woman's costume, circa 1889, printed with an American flag motif, as well as Catherine Malandrino's iconic Flag Dress, worn by numerous celebrities and socialites to express patriotism after 9/11, and then again in response to the 2008 elections. Also featured was an "IKE" dress from the 1956 Eisenhower Campaign, a "NIXON" paper dress, and memorabilia from the historic 2008 presidential elections.