AN/ARCHIVE EVENT ONE | The Body

On the occasion of Pitti Uomo 105, Polimoda presents AN/ARCHIVE EVENT ONE, a preview of the future research center dedicated to fashion studies. From January 9th to 21st at the Manifattura Tabacchi in Florence, EVENT ONE unfold as a multidisciplinary experience centered around the main theme The Body, offering an engaging exploration of the relationship between fashion and the human body. The event showcased works from designers, artists and researchers from various disciplines, ranging from olfactory art to choreography, in dialogue with an exhibition of iconic pieces by contemporary renowned designers, in collaboration with A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Archive. The exhibition space, over several days, hosted a program of meetings with authors, experts and fashion researchers, fostering a series of crucial dialogues on the role of archiving, diversity in body representation, and the evolving dynamics of the fashion industry. THE BODY The human body stands at the forefront of fashion – it is the canvas upon which designers express their creativity and vision. The Body as the central theme of AN/ARCHIVE EVENT ONE delved into this intrinsic relationship, exploring how fashion shapes and is shaped by our physical form. This theme invited a contemplative journey through various interpretations of the body in fashion, from the way garments drape and move to the societal and cultural significances imbued in fashion. It’s a celebration and examination of the body through the lens of styl