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Exploring the Vestido de Sybilla, 1985: An Iconic Spanish Fashion Piece at Museo del Traje

Delve into the historical context and cultural impact of Sybilla's influential design from the 1980s.

This special 'Model of the Month' feature delves into 'Vestido de Sybilla, 1985,' a significant design by the renowned Spanish couturier. It explores the dress's place within 1980s Spanish fashion history and the Museo del Traje's collection. Understand its role in promoting national design and Sybilla's artistic journey, presented with insights into its cultural impact.

About Vestido de Sybilla, 1985 at Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid

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Exhibition summary

This 'Model of the Month' feature details an iconic dress by Sybilla from 1985, exploring its historical context within Spanish fashion of the 1980s. It highlights the dress's significance in relation to public policy for fashion promotion, its acquisition by the Museo del Traje, and Sybilla's broader career.

Curatorial context

This document presents the 'Model of the Month' for April, focusing on an iconic dress by Spanish fashion designer Sybilla, created in 1985. The text delves into the dress's multifaceted history, linking it to the Museo del Traje's XV anniversary and its role in the 'Moda España' campaign, which was an early public initiative to promote Spanish fashion. The dress is also contextualized within the broader socio-economic and cultural landscape of 1980s Spain, including the 'Movida madrileña' and the 'socialist modernization' period. Furthermore, the acquisition of the 'Felipe Salgado collection' in 2017, which included pieces by Sybilla, is discussed as a significant event for the museum, reinforcing its status as a key institution for fashion in Spain. Sybilla's personal and professional trajectory is also traced, from her early career and international recognition to the later closure of her brand, underscoring her impact on Spanish fashion history. The piece itself is described as a characteristic example from Sybilla's early creative period, made of raw linen taffeta, and embodying her philosophy of combining functionality with seduction and elegance.

Admission and ticket notes

This is a 'Model of the Month' presentation. Assistance is free until full capacity is reached. The duration is 30 minutes, held on Sundays at 12:30 h.

Vestido de Sybilla, 1985 key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Apr 1, 2019
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features a dress by the renowned Spanish fashion designer Sybilla (Sybilla Sorondo Myelzwynska), whose work has significantly influenced Spanish fashion.
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