Explore "¡Como hemos cambiado!": 40 Years of Spanish Constitution Fashion at the Museum of Costume

This exhibition commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution by showcasing fashion from that transformative era. It features avant-garde pieces that blended traditional craftsmanship with innovative design, reflecting the changes and hope brought by a new stage in Spain's history.

Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution, this exhibition revisits the spirit of change and hope that defined a new era in Spain. Through a curated selection from the museum's collection, it highlights fashion pieces that introduced avant-garde aesthetics, merging artisanal tradition with innovative design. The exhibition features garments by notable designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Loewe, and Francisca Cerceda, with a particular focus on the early work of Francis Montesinos, who emerged as a significant cultural figure in fashion during the late 1980s. In addition to fashion items, the exhibition provides a broader look at the period by including materials from the Museum's library and everyday objects from the ethnological heritage collection. These elements collectively offer a visual compilation of the societal shifts experienced in Spain following the establishment of the 1978 Constitution, illustrating how much the country had transformed.