AN/ARCHIVE EVENT ONE | Valerie Steele: The Museum at FIT

Dive into the captivating world of fashion history with Valerie Steele, the esteemed Director and Chief Curator at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, in this enlightening conversation with Massimiliano Giornetti at Polimoda's AN/ARCHIVE EVENT ONE. Title: The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology: Collecting, Conserving, Documenting, Exhibiting, and Interpreting Fashion. Key Highlights: - Innovative Exhibitions: Discover renowned exhibitions like "A Queer History of Fashion" and "Fairy Tale Fashion," showcasing the intersection of fashion with diverse themes and societal aspects. - Historical Journey: Travel through fashion's history, understanding its transformation from the 18th century to the present day, including the surprising evolution of the color pink. - Fashion and Identity: Delve into the connection between fashion, identity, and the human body, examining how fashion influences and is influenced by cultural shifts. 00:07 - Introduction to the event and Valerie Steele. 00:11 - Discussion on Valerie Steele's contributions to fashion exhibitions, including notable themes like the corset, Gothic glamour, and the history of pink in fashion. 00:56 - Valerie Steele talks about the role of an archive or museum, not just as a repository but as a laboratory for learning. 02:32 - The process of de-accessioning less important pieces to acquire more significant ones. 03:56 - The challenge of displaying fashion in museums, particularly the limi