Sleeping Beauties

This vibrant publication brings to life four centuries of extraordinary garments and accessories inspired by the natural world Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion explores clothings complex relationship with the body through the senses, offering new ways for understanding and experiencing a garments inherent artistry. Engaging texts by scholars, scientists, and conservators reveal the history behind over 200 works of fashion while also addressing their fragility and ephemerality. Exceptional new photography by Nick Knight of creations by international couturiers and design housesincluding Cristbal Balenciaga, Thom Browne, Collina Strada, Christian Dior, Gucci, Charles James, LOEWE, Madame Grs, Thebe Magugu, Maison Margiela, Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake, Paul Poiret, Yves Saint Laurent, Elsa Schiaparelli, Bea Szenfeld, Philip Treacy, Iris van Herpen, Louis Vuitton, and Charles Frederick Worthfurther deepens our appreciation for each objects sensorial integrity. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition schedule The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (May 10September 2, 2024)