The gallery is famous for its blockbuster spring exhibitions that bridge the gap between clothing and culture.
: In May 2026, the department inaugurated the Condé M. Nast Galleries , a 12,000-square-foot space adjacent to the Great Hall, moving fashion from the museum’s lower level to a central position. Notable Exhibitions and Themes met milf nudes
Founded in 1937 as the Museum of Costume Art by Irene Lewisohn and Aline Bernstein, it merged with The Met in 1946. In 1959, it became a full curatorial department, establishing fashion as a serious academic discipline and art form. The gallery is famous for its blockbuster spring
: In 2009, the Brooklyn Museum transferred its collection of nearly 25,000 objects to the Institute, doubling its holdings and creating the definitive American fashion archive. Notable Exhibitions and Themes Founded in 1937 as
: The most visited exhibition in The Met’s history, exploring the dialogue between fashion and Catholic imagination.