"I've only ever seen her work in photographs. Seeing it up close, it's stunning. The artistry is undeniable."
"I hope that I widen people's perspective of what fashion is. I want to show them that it is in dialogue with art, but also with science, with engineering, with philosophy. And I hope people will feel a deep connection to nature because that is really the primal question of my work."
"We believe that art is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and each other. Hundreds of thousands of people walk through these doors year after year and leave with an entirely new way of seeing the world."
"Dinner was followed by a Sotheby's-led auction, with proceeds going towards the museum's wide array of charitable and educational initiatives."
Attendees examined natural materials and molecular structures through microscopes during the fashion exhibit. Chloe Sevigny described the work as stunning when seen up close. Iris van Herpen expressed a desire to broaden what fashion can be, emphasizing dialogue with art, science, engineering, and philosophy, and a deep connection to nature. Guests moved to the museum’s Beaux-Arts Court for dinner with blue linens, Iris flowers, and softly flickering candles. New York City Ballet principal dancers performed in van Herpen pieces to Ether by Arca, highlighting garment fluidity. Barbara Vogelstein emphasized art as a powerful tool for understanding people and the world. A Sotheby’s-led auction followed, with proceeds supporting charitable and educational initiatives.
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