"Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" is opening at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in May 2008. The exhibit will showcase legendary American superheroes and their influence on fashion.
The Incredible Hulk suit by Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck is said to inflate phallically in various strategic places, designer Gareth Pugh has chosen stealth as his outfit's most menacing and striking design element, while high fashion designer Thierry Mugler has married together the magic and mystery of feminine sex appeal with his signature over-the-top designs.
The museum will be hosting an official high-society gala party the evening of May 5th, 2008 with proceeds going to help fund local artists. The exhibit is officially open to the public May 6th, 2008 and looks like it's worth going to have a look-see.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Superhero-inspired Fashion
- Fashion designers are using iconic superhero elements to create clothing lines.
- Merging Pop Culture and Art
- Artists are using pop culture references to create new and innovative art exhibitions.
- Fantasy Elements in High Fashion
- Fashion designers are incorporating fantasy and glamour in their designs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion designers could create superhero-inspired clothing lines.
- Art Industry
- Artists could use pop culture references to create new and innovative art exhibitions.
- Entertainment Industry
- Entertainment companies could collaborate with fashion designers to create superhero-inspired costumes for movies and TV shows.
