New York City- inspiration is everywhere

     First of all let me say: I heart NY 😍 We really enjoyed visiting New York City during this spring break. The opportunities for inspiration are everywhere: in museums, on the streets, in the architecture, you name it! I think I haven't been inspired by any city as much as I was by New York. Due in part for the several fashion exhibitions that were free or almost free to visit!
    The FIT museum was displaying the collection of  denim items: both vintage  and modern. This pants, for example, are hand-stitched.

The museum also displayed The Women of Harper’s Bazaar, 1936–1958.

 

   This exhibition focuses on a pivotal time in the history of Harper's Bazaar magazine. This gorgeous exhibition is also available online. How cool is that?!
     But if you really want to be amazed you have to see their "Fashion Fairytale" exhibit. The installation created a mood of almost being in the fairytale and helped the presentation of the garments. Visitors were introduced to garments created to illustrate different scenes from many beloved classic fairytales. Here are just a few of them.

 

     The Metropolitan Museum of Art (THE MET) has a whole division for the costumes. Unfortunately, it was closed and nothing was on display. The museum though has a good selection of the fashion books in their store.
    Just as I was recovering from the set back of the closed division of the costumes in THE MET we stumbled upon the exhibition of  designs by Isaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History, This exhibition included sketches, swatches, accessories in addition to his garments.

 

     I am sure there are more fashion exhibits in this amazing city. If you know about any, leave a comment!
     The visit to NYC wouldn't be complete for me without visiting the Garment district. Particularly, "The Mood" - designer's fabric store. I found a broad selection of fabrics there and was able to buy some for my new collection :)

    Talking about collections. I had to wear something from Anyaberry Spring 2016. Even though it was cold when we visited NYC I managed to do it by pairing a fax suede dress by Anyaberry with the leggings and a jacket.

    Also Macy's is holding its annual Flower show currently which draws crowds and brings a wonderful aroma to its location on the 34th street in Manhattan.

    Finally I wanted to say that we were so impressed how native New Yorkers were friendly to us! Despite the crowds of tourists we had people stopping to ask if they could help us! Now, how amazing is that!