The Portland Art Museum has brought Italian fashion,
from the end of the Second World War to the present day, to life in its
exhibit, "Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945," which was organized by
London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
"It was exciting to think about the installation and the design of
the exhibition here in Portland and to find strategies and solutions
that accentuated the objects while also simultaneously creating an
overall sense of wonder for our visitors," stated
Brian Ferriso, The Marilyn H. and Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. director of the Portland Art Museum and host curator of the exhibit.
(Photo : Courtesy/Roberto Capucci Foundation. Photo © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)
"Ultimately, it was essential the galleries were worthy of the
beautiful and historically significant fashion that it presented. I
think we accomplished this essential goal."
Designs from Pucci, Valentino, Gucci, Missoni, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Prada, Versace and others are on display. Individuals who helped bring awareness to Italian fashion, such as Audrey Hepburn - who is seen in the below picture with Salvatore Ferragamo, are also acknowledged.
(Photo : Courtesy/Banca Dali dell’Archivio Storico Foto Locchi Firenze.)
The designs on display are not limited to womenswear. Menswear and accessories are also included in the exhibit, such as a
velvet evening suit by Tom Ford for Gucci from the brand's fall 2004 collection.
(Photo : © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)
Dolce & Gabbana leather ankle boots with gold, white and pink embroidery from 2000.
(Photo : © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)
And, a Gucci bamboo-handled, pigskin bag from the 1960's.
(Photo : © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)
The Portland Art Museum is the only West Coast venue to showcase this exhibit, which began at the V&A.
"We started with the end in Portland - our first gallery featured contemporary Italian designs and then went back in time to discover how the history unfolded," commented
Ferriso, on how the exhibit differs in its current home than from its time at the V&A.
"In London, the exhibition was primarily installed chronologically, beginning with 1945. Additionally, in Portland, we featured contemporary designers from Portland who have been influenced by Italian fashion."
(Photo : © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.)
Ferriso
added, "I hope visitors to our Italian Style exhibition leave with an
appreciation for the aesthetic hierarchy of objects and an understanding
that good design and craftsmanship do matter."
The "
Italian Style: Fashion Since 1945" exhibit runs until May 3, 2015, at the Portland Art Museum.
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