Kimono Refashioned: 1870s - Now!

Exhibition Design, Exhibition Development, Graphic Design, Identity & Project Management

Additional Graphic Design: Julia Zaconne
Marketing Graphics: Alex Dreyfuss

October 13, 2018 - January 06, 2019

Kimono Refashioned featured more than 40 garments created by Japanese, European and American designers. Organized by the Kyoto Costume Institute and featuring works from the Newark Museums collection, the exhibition followed the storyline of Japanese inspiration, influence and active engagement with global fashion from the 1870s to the present day. The installation carefully paired significant paintings, prints and textiles with clothing that support and detail the inspiration from Japanese culture and tradition.

Runway footage helped activate garments projecting moments from fashion history including John Galliano, Raf Simons and Comme Des Garcons. Installed in an open plan, viewers were able to wander through fashion history and create connections across time and trend. Featured designers included Issey Miyake, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Iris van Herpen, Yohji Yamamoto, Chanel, House of Worth, Madeleine Vionnet, Rudi Gernreich and many more.

Kimono Refashioned was co-organized by the Kyoto Costume Institute and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

Photos courtesy of Mike Peters