"Adrian day dress" (1943), by Gilbert Adrian. USA, printed rayon. Courtesy, The Museum at FIT.
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Adrian: Hollywood and Beyond

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Description

Adrian (aka Gilbert Adrian) was a costume designer who worked on more than 250 films during the 1930s and ’40s, including The Wizard of Oz. (He’s credited with designing the red-sequined ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film.) The designer dressed glamorous actresses of the time, including Greta Garbo and Katharine Hepburn, and created many of Joan Crawford’s signature looks: think large shoulder pads. This show focuses on Adrian’s ready-to-wear and his costumes from the old Hollywood era.

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Location

Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

Seventh Ave. at 27th St. Manhattan, NY, 10001

Features

Cost
Free
Accessibility
Large Print
Wheelchair Accessible
Type
Culture & History
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