Max Hollein, the CEO and director of the Met, emphasized the significance of the exhibit in highlighting the intersection of fashion and art throughout history, stating, “I hope we all agree that fashion is art.”
The exhibit will be organized thematically by different body types, including sections like the “Naked Body,” the “Classical Body,” the “Pregnant Body,” and the “Aging Body,” showcasing diverse perspectives on the dressed body.
The connections between artworks and garments in the exhibit will range from formal to conceptual, aesthetic to political, individual to universal, illustrative to symbolic, and playful to profound, offering a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between fashion and art.
The exhibit, opening on May 10, 2026, will be housed in new gallery space at the museum, providing a dedicated and prominent location for fashion exhibits and enhancing the visitor experience by preventing congestion in other areas of the museum.