Armani is the sponsor and honorary chair of the exhibit and of the accompanying fund-raising gala. He acknowledged through an interpreter at a preview on Monday that he was surprised to be involved in an exhibit that veered so far from the wearable fashion he is known for.
It’s also a departure for the Costume Institute, which in recent years has highlighted the works of designers Coco Chanel and Paul Poiret, and examined the historical use of animal prints and goddess gowns.
Calling it a “spectacular show,” Armani tipped his hat to experimental designers. “I was wondering, ‘Are these pieces part of a collection? Did these guys have the guts to show these on the runways?’”
Armani also complimented the works of the cartoonists from the first half of the 20th century, noting that it’s their vision of the future that has become the world of today.
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