Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology Exhibit at the MET

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It is always exhilarating when the MET has Fashion Exhibits. Currently the MET has the Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology exhibit up until September 5th 2016.  If you want to see it, go soon as there is still a bit of time left of the exhibition. There is a fascinating two floors to explore, and sections including lacework, leatherwork, pleating, featherwork and much more! As the title suggests, the exhibit is centered around technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting, as well as advancement in fabric manipulation like pleating and using alternative materials while carefully exposing the fusion of hand work. The result is a series of breathtaking garments with spectacular details. 

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Here are some of my favorite and most interesting pieces in the exhibit:

Louis Vuitton Co. Nicolas GhesquiereSS 2016 prêt-à-porterMachine sewn white cotton poplin; machine-sewn , hand-appliqued overlay of ivory silk-synthetic net, bonded with laser-cut silver metallic strips, hand-airbrushed with black, dark brown, …

Louis Vuitton Co. 

Nicolas Ghesquiere

SS 2016 prêt-à-porter

Machine sewn white cotton poplin; machine-sewn , hand-appliqued overlay of ivory silk-synthetic net, bonded with laser-cut silver metallic strips, hand-airbrushed with black, dark brown, blue, and gray pigment, hard-grommented with copper metal

House of Givenchy Hubert de Givenchy 1963, haute couture Hand sewn red-orange cotton Mechlin-type lace hand-embroidered with red-orange beads, tinsel, and pieces of coral

House of Givenchy 

Hubert de Givenchy 

1963, haute couture 

Hand sewn red-orange cotton Mechlin-type lace hand-embroidered with red-orange beads, tinsel, and pieces of coral

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Alexander McQueen SS 2012, prêt-à-porterMachine-and hand-sewn use silk lace bonded with laser-cut black patent leather sand sewn godets of nude silk tulle, hand appliquéd with nude silk lace motifs  Iris van HerpenSS 2015, prêt-à-porter&nb…

Alexander McQueen 

SS 2012, prêt-à-porter

Machine-and hand-sewn use silk lace bonded with laser-cut black patent leather sand sewn godets of nude silk tulle, hand appliquéd with nude silk lace motifs 

 

Iris van Herpen

SS 2015, prêt-à-porter 

Machine-sewn, laser-cut, bonded navy patent leather 

 

Iris van Herpen 

SS 2016, prêt-à-porter 

Machine-sewn,bonded nude silk twill and cotton plain weave with overlay of nude cotton lace handwoven with laser cut nude leather applique

Comme des GarçonsJunya WatanabeAW 2015/2016, prêt-à-porterMachine sewn, heat-molded black polyester satin Pierre Cardin1968, haute coutureMachine sewn, heat-molded brown polyester Cardine (Dynel)

Comme des Garçons

Junya Watanabe

AW 2015/2016, prêt-à-porter

Machine sewn, heat-molded black polyester satin

 

Pierre Cardin

1968, haute couture

Machine sewn, heat-molded brown polyester Cardine (Dynel)

Nova Raviv2014, prêt-à-porterTop: black and white 3-D printed polymer by Stratasys, hand-sewn white synthetic tulle with adhesive appliqué of laser-cut black polyester twill weave Skirt:machine-sewn black silk cotton faille, hand finishedDress: blac…

Nova Raviv

2014, prêt-à-porter

Top: black and white 3-D printed polymer by Stratasys, hand-sewn white synthetic tulle with adhesive appliqué of laser-cut black polyester twill weave

Skirt:machine-sewn black silk cotton faille, hand finished

Dress: black and white 3-D printed polymer Stratasys, hand-sewn white synthetic tulle with adhesive appliqué of laser-cut black polyester twill weave

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Iris van Herpen SS 2010, haute couturePolyamide, acrylic, leather

Iris van Herpen
SS 2010, haute couture
Polyamide, acrylic, leather

Miyake Design StudioIssey MiyakeSS 1990, prêt-à-porter Machine-garment-pleated, machine-sewn yellow and red-purple polyester-linen plain weave

Miyake Design Studio

Issey Miyake

SS 1990, prêt-à-porter 

Machine-garment-pleated, machine-sewn yellow and red-purple polyester-linen plain weave

House of DiorChristian DiorSS 1947, haute coutureMachine-sewn beige tussah silk plain weave, hand-stitched bound buttonholes, hand-pad-stitched interlining Hussein Chalayan SS 2007, prêt-à-porter Machine-sewn gray silk organza bodice;…

House of Dior

Christian Dior

SS 1947, haute couture

Machine-sewn beige tussah silk plain weave, hand-stitched bound buttonholes, hand-pad-stitched interlining

 

Hussein Chalayan 

SS 2007, prêt-à-porter 

Machine-sewn gray silk organza bodice; machine-sewn gray cotton-synthetic sateen tabs; aluminum plaques with hand glued Swarovski crystals; machine-molded plastic understructure, machine-sewn boned foundation threaded with monofilament wire, pulleys, and electronically controlled, geared motor components

 

Paco Rabanne 

1967, haute couture 

Machine-cut silver aluminum, hand-punched and linked with silver metal jump rings

Hussein Chalayan SS 2014, demi-coutureMachine-sewn white silk organza and white silk compound weave, printed à la disposition with black and cream-pattern-drafting-paper motifs, hand-embroidered in black silk yarn with dot and cross motifs

Hussein Chalayan 

SS 2014, demi-couture

Machine-sewn white silk organza and white silk compound weave, printed à la disposition with black and cream-pattern-drafting-paper motifs, hand-embroidered in black silk yarn with dot and cross motifs

Alexander McQueenSarah BurtonAW 2012/201, prêt-à-porter Laser-cut white pony skin bonded to black leather, machine-sewn and hand-finished with Mongolian wool

Alexander McQueen

Sarah Burton

AW 2012/201, prêt-à-porter 

Laser-cut white pony skin bonded to black leather, machine-sewn and hand-finished with Mongolian wool