Now that the 2016 Met Gala has concluded, let’s get down to the business: the actual Costume Institute designs. Manus x Machina takes on fashionable feats, done both by the hands of expert artists in ateliers all over the world and those completed by sewing machines and the like.

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Yves Saint Laurent Couture Spring 1983

Couture is a huge focus, with designs from Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and many others on display. Andrew Bolton curated the extravaganza and as you have already guessed, he’s a genius!

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Yves Saint Laurent for Dior Couture Spring 1958

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Chanel Couture Fall 2014

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Chanel Fall 2015 Couture

Lines for the Costume Institute’s exhibits are always incredibly long, so buy your tickets now here.

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You have until August 14th to see everything before the exhibition ends, so you have some time to plan!

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Thoughts on the exhibition?

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