Jeans, de la calle al Ritz: Discover the Cultural History of Denim and Fashion

This exhibition traces the history of denim and jeans, from their origins as utilitarian workwear in the 17th century to their status as a global fashion staple today. It explores their evolution through social classes, cultural movements, and iconic designers, showcasing over two hundred pieces of clothing and graphic documentation.

The exhibition 'Jeans, de la calle al Ritz' delves into the rich history of denim and jeans, one of the most universal elements in contemporary fashion. It begins with the fabric's origins in the 17th and 18th centuries, traces the birth of the jean in the mid-19th century, and charts its massive expansion throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries. The display highlights the garment's infinite variations, both formal and textile, as well as its symbolic and social significance: from its initial role as a symbol of masculinity and later female empowerment, to its representation of progress and modernity. The exhibition also examines the diffusion of jeans through cinema, music, and urban movements, and their current manufacturing from an ecological and sustainable perspective, as championed by companies like Jeanologia. Furthermore, it showcases the universal appropriation and experimentation with jeans by renowned designers and brands such as Christian Lacroix, Cavalli, Armani, and Jean Paul Gaultier, among many others. The exhibition features over two hundred pieces of clothing, complemented by graphic documentation and accessories from the Col·lecció Antoni de Montpalau, as well as loans from private collections and companies like Jeanologia and Evlox, and the historical archive of the brand Lois. This project, organized by the Museo del Traje and presented by the Fundació Antoni de Montpalau, revisits the legacy of previous seminal exhibitions on the topic, acknowledging Yves Saint Laurent's famous quote, 'Down with the Ritz! Long live the street!', to illustrate how jeans, the undisputed kings of the street, ultimately conquered the Ritz with their own right.

Admission is free until capacity is reached. Visitors can access more information via the provided links for images and bibliography related to the exhibition. Further details might be found through the museum's general information channels, though specific ticketing policies beyond free entry are not detailed on this page.