Exposed: A History of Lingerie

Marie Rose Lebigot for Lily of France, corset
of lace, nylon, and elastic, c.1954, France,
gift of Mr. Robert Kaye, 82.155.8

What: Exposed: A History of Lingerie examines intimate apparel from the mid-eighteenth century to the present, featuring over sixty objects from the Museum’s permanent collection. Each piece selected illustrates key developments in fashion, such as changes in silhouette, shifting ideals of propriety, and technological advancements. These selections include some of the most delicate, luxurious, and immaculately crafted objects in the Museum’s holdings.
When: June 3rd, 2014 - November 15th, 2014
Where: The Museum at FIT: Fashion & Textile History Gallery