: Holds over 30,000 books and 1,500 designer files dating from the 16th century.
: Holds include the definitive work of Charles Frederick Worth, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and modern visionaries like Rei Kawakubo. Perspectives on the "Fashion as Art" Debate met milf nudes
: A specialized laboratory dedicated to preserving fragile textiles through high-tech climate control and structural support. : Holds over 30,000 books and 1,500 designer
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Beyond public galleries, the department functions as a "living" research library for designers and historians.
Visitors and curators often reflect on the emotional and cultural impact of seeing these garments in person.
: In May 2026, the department inaugurated the Condé M. Nast Galleries , a 12,000-square-foot space adjacent to the Great Hall, moving fashion from the museum’s lower level to a central position. Notable Exhibitions and Themes