Tag: Rei Kawakubo

  • The Red Carpet in Between

    Hi, all. We’re a bit behind in everything, due to some behind-the-scenes stuff here in the library. But I did want to post some coverage of New York City’s biggest fashion, museum, philanthropic, and arts event, the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Ball. The Costume Institute Ball has grown into an opportunity for…

  • Winding Down, Moving Homes

    Hi, everyone, I just wanted to take a moment to report on preparations going on here in the library. There’s a lot going on here in the Periodicals universe. And in the FIT universe. I have also been working on a ton of new articles, but I keep getting interrupted by events here. So: The…

  • Word-Worthy Women: Names You Should Know

    Rei Kawakubo (1942-) Kawakubo is considered one of the world’s most influential designers, as you can see from the long list of books we have on her work. Her garments are conceptual, unconventional, and grounded in her belief in gender neutrality. She credits her lack of conventional fashion training for the architectural playfulness her clothes…