100% siglo XX: Discover Influential 20th Century Fashion at the Museum of Costume

This exhibition explores the evolution of fashion as an artistic discipline throughout the 20th century, showcasing the creations of influential designers. It presents a hundred pieces from the Museum of Costume's collections, highlighting the transformative impact of fashion on society and its emergence as a significant art form.

"100% Siglo XX" delves into the rapid development of fashion as an artistic discipline over the past century. The exhibition features one hundred pieces drawn from the collections of the Museum of Costume. Centro de Interpretación del Patrimonio Etnológico, offering a perspective on the phenomenon of fashion through its most significant creators. It aims to represent, if not all, then the most decisive figures in shaping new forms and styles, distinguishing 20th-century fashion from its predecessors. The exhibition highlights how fashion has transformed from an intimate, daily act into a shared aesthetic experience, with both haute couture and ready-to-wear pieces infused with a constant drive for innovation and recognized as artistic supports. From the early days of Charles Frederick Worth, who began to be treated as an artist, to the giants like Poiret, Patou, Paquin, Chanel, Vionnet, Balenciaga, Dior, and Saint Laurent, the exhibition traces a history marked by recognizable styles and designers whose work often challenged the thinking of their time through seemingly simple garments. Organized by the Subdirección General de Promociones de las Bellas Artes and the Museo del Traje. CIPE, with curation by Helena López de Hierro in collaboration with Concha Herranz, the exhibition takes place in the multipurpose exhibition hall.

This exhibition is part of the permanent offerings of the Museo del Traje. Further details regarding admission and visiting hours can be found on the museum's official website.