1 of 3 | British designer John Galliano attends "The V&A Golden Age Of Couture Gala" at the Victoria And Albert Museum in London on September 18, 2007. (UPI Photo/Rune Hellestad) | License Photo
"While painting and sculpture can sometimes seem to be an intimidating conceptual remove, fashion is so familiar, so ubiquitous to our experience, that it is inherently and immediately accessible," said Harold Koda, curator in charge of the Costume Institute. "Individuals who might shy away from commenting on the merits of a Juan Gris or Henry Moore will readily disclose their thoughts on a gown by John Galliano or a mule by Manolo Blahnik."
The exhibit, which runs until April 13, includes items from the 18th century to today -- such as 1920s Parisian thigh-high leather boots and a Simon Costin 1987 necklace containing five vials of human sperm.
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