The Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, reactivates the sensory capacities of masterworks in the Museum’s collection through first-hand research, conservation analysis, and diverse technologies—from cutting-edge tools of artificial intelligence and computer-generated imagery to traditional formats of x-rays, video animation, light projection, and soundscapes.
When an item of clothing enters the Costume Institute […]
Unseen comprises over 30 images from the late French fashion photographer Guy Bourdin’s estate, including shoe campaign shoots and Vogue covers.
Bourdin was famous for his controversial photos and his color contrasts, which were highly sophisticated for the pre-digital era.
Many of his photos feature Nicole Meyer, who was his muse between 1977 and 1980.
The Wapping Project, […]
MONDAY 18
Little Boots is the most amped-up electro pop singer out. Known for playing her synths and Japanese Tenori-on, she’s supposed to be the next big thing that still hasn’t happened. Tonight she performs tracks from upcoming album Hands (out June 6) and hopefully her cult hit Stuck On Repeat. Fashion project Hearts Revolution […]
Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry celebrates hip-hop’s cultural influence through stunning jewelry worn by some of its iconic stars.
Highlights include Slick Rick’s gem-encrusted crown, the Notorious B.I.G.’s legendary gold ‘Jesus piece,’ the diamond-studded Roc-A-Fella medallion for the record label co-founded by Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj’s sparkling ‘Barbie’ pendant, and pieces from Erykah Badu, A$AP Rocky, Joey […]
Luxury Designer Robero Cavalli has just opened his much buzzed about $30 million club in Dubai.
The diggs boast floors made of black quartz, 20-foot high ceilings, dripping with Swarovski crystals, animal print furnishings, an Italian restaurant and sushi bar…and of course…a Roberto Cavalli Boutique, just in case you need a new frock to rock in. […]
SUNDAY 17
Every queen has a hag, a girl who serves as your prom date, confidant, shopping escort, and overall buddy when a boy ain’t in the picture. Tonite, the best fag hag in NYC will be crowned by a celebrity panel of judges that includes Caroline Rhea, Michael Musto and Hedda Lettuce…plus, a possible performance […]
The Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition explores depictions of the dressed body across The Met’s vast collection, pairing garments with artworks to reveal the inherent relationship between clothing and the body.
Focusing primarily on Western art from prehistory to the present, Costume Art presents connections between garments from The Costume Institute and objects from the Museum’s other collecting areas. Pairings between […]
MONDAYS
Drag Wars is the future!…where the next generation of NYC drag performers will be revealed! The competition is super fierce…so, make sure you come early, and sign up…if you think you’ve got the right stuff! Hosted by Shequida Hall. DJ Nicky Boombox.
Pieces Bar, 8 Christopher St., NYC, 10pm, free.
