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Best Fashion Museums to Visit in NYC

Jon Summers03 mins

Top Fashion Museums in New York City

Start your fashion journey in the vibrant city of New York, where various museums celebrate the rich history and evolution of fashion. Below, we explore some of the must-visit exhibitions and galleries that every fashion enthusiast should consider.

Designer’s Paradise

Designer's paradise: Stop at the MoMA Design Store and pick up a fashionable treat for yourself.
Designer’s Paradise: Stop at the MoMA Design Store and pick up a fashionable treat for yourself.

Museum at FIT

Museum at FIT: 'Paris: Capital of Fashion' is on view through January 4, 2020, at the Museum of FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology).
Museum at FIT: ‘Paris: Capital of Fashion’ is on view through January 4, 2020. The exhibit looks at the “mythic glamour” of the city.

Couture Experiences

Couture: High-fashion aficionados will thrill at seeing pieces by notable designers including Christian Dior and Chanel.
Couture: High-fashion aficionados will thrill at seeing pieces by notable designers including Christian Dior and Chanel.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum: The cavernous halls of the Brooklyn Museum always lend themselves to big ideas.
Brooklyn Museum: The cavernous halls always lend themselves to big ideas.

Exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum

"Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion": Visitors travel through Star Trek-esque showrooms and space-age disco environments at this exhibition.
“Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion”: Visitors travel through Star Trek-esque showrooms and space-age disco environments.

Gender-Fluid Fashion

Gender-fluid fashion: Consider how the still-living designer's visions seem all the more relevant in today's design landscape.
Gender-Fluid Fashion: It’s illuminating to consider how current design landscapes reflect Cardin’s visionary styles.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: The design triennial 'Nature' looks at how technology can enhance or modify fashion.
Cooper Hewitt: The design triennial ‘Nature’ focuses on the intersection of fashion and technology.

Museum of Arts and Design

Museum of Arts and Design: The vibrantly painted scarves designed by Vera Neumann are showcased.
Museum of Arts and Design: Explore the vibrantly painted scarves from the ‘Vera Paints a Scarf’ exhibition.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: A treasure trove of inspiration for the fashion-minded.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Even without blockbuster exhibitions, the Met remains a treasure for fashion lovers.

The Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art: The collaborative spirit of art and fashion intensified with its move to the Meatpacking district.
The Whitney Museum: This vibrant location enhances the collaboration between art and fashion.

Fashion-forward Experiences

Fashion-forward: Visit the Whitney's museum shop for unique fashion items.
Fashion-forward: Don’t miss the chance to purchase exclusive fashion items at the Whitney’s shop.


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