“A Queer History of Fashion” Opens at FIT This Week Inline

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    Jean Paul Gaultier, orange shirred-velvet dress with cone bust and back lacing, 1984, France, The Museum at FIT.

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    Men’s three-piece suit, 1790-1800, France, The Museum at FIT.

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    Pierre Balmain, Jean Cocteau, Christian Bérard, Riding Costume for L’Aigle à Deux Têtes, 1947.

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    Jean Paul Gaultier, men’s black wool gabardine and striped velveteen jacket with tassels, 1988, France, The Museum at FIT.

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    Christian Dior, cocktail ensemble in aubergine silk faille, 1953–1954, France, The Museum at FIT.

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    Jean Paul Gaultier, ensemble with kilt and trousers, The Museum of FIT.

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    Men’s black leather ensemble, Levi’s jacket, Mr. Pearl corset, Abel Villarreal pant and custom Wesco boots, 1990s.

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    Gianni Versace, leather evening dress, Fall 1992.