Greatest Fits (Vol. 1): The Art of Archiving Fashion
Shop items inspired by The Collection: Greatest Fits (Vol. 1): The Art of Archiving Fashion on view beginning October 9, 2024.
Greatest Fits is an ongoing, multi-year series that showcases the depth of the Museum’s fashion holdings. With more than 80 garments and accessories, Greatest Fits (Vol. 1): The Art of Archiving Fashion begins the series by tracing the evolution of the Museum’s collection from its founding in 1966 to the present day. The installation features archival works and early fashion acquisitions that highlight the impact of Arizona Costume Institute on the collection’s formation, while a graphic display of more than 20 all-black silhouettes visually represents defining moments in fashion history from the 18th century to contemporary times.