The Politics of Art & Authenticity

My visit to the museum at FIT (The Fashion Institute of Technology) was eye-opening. It was more than the regular trip to the museum to look at pieces of art. The exhibits are interactive and the experience was very different. I never actually thought about the way clothing is made, and how fashion is a constantly changing market. But I realize now that technology really drives fashion! Have you ever thought of zig-zag prints as being a big deal? Well, that was one person’s innovative idea, which was then enabled by technology. One really interesting piece was a printed tie, and I read that the designer created the print on Photoshop. That’s just amazing! There was a dress from a textile made with 3D shapes. Yet another great innovation was a men’s drip-dry suit, so they can take a relaxing bath in their suit and then run off to work! (At least that’s what the accompanying video showed, though I’m still not sure of it’s exact use…) All these concepts were enabled by new technologies. It’s really great what technology can do, and how much it plays a role in our world. I really enjoyed my visit to FIT, and I’d definitely recommend the museum to anyone looking for somewhere that’s fun and interesting.