If you like art, culture, architecture, pretty gardens, shiny things, fancy dresses, and wonderful paintings. Go to the Pitti Palace. I mentioned in previously about their wax women, but I went there Thursday afternoon with my Fashion Industry course and explored the hell out of it!
Okay we more explored the hell out of the fashion/dress exhibition, which had outfits from the 1700s through to modern dresses. What made it more interesting was their pairing of older dresses and styles with modern pieces inspired by the originals. So, for instance an 18th century gown with large hips and skirts, paired with a modern dress with a large crinoline skirt.
Not only was it interesting to see the recycling of fashion throughout the exhibit halls, but he had a wonderful tour guide in our teacher Enrica. She talked to us about all the designers, why clothes changed, why it was the way it was. I knew a lot already, but learned much more as well. She was fantastic in her plethora of knowledge, and shared every little detail she could. So I was ecstatic, she also ran us through the jewelry exhibit, full of the most extreme pieces of metal, stone and cherry-pit (not a joke) finery.
For a class assignment we have to choose a favorite clothing piece, a dress, in the exhibit and then find something modern inspired by it...you know my obsession, 18th century. So the hunt begins!
Also when you're at the Pitti Palace, make sure to see some of the gardens, because they're BEAUTIFUL and they provide a fantastic view of the city, a lovely green space, and wonderful statues, fountains and outlying structures. I didn't see it all, because I was hot and hungry and needed a break before my next class, but what I saw was stunning. It was not Versailles, but the view was to die for.
I ate a thing of Gelato, bought some nuts at a local grocery store and then had class. Then I waited for the email that would take me on a wonderful adventure the next day.
Okay we more explored the hell out of the fashion/dress exhibition, which had outfits from the 1700s through to modern dresses. What made it more interesting was their pairing of older dresses and styles with modern pieces inspired by the originals. So, for instance an 18th century gown with large hips and skirts, paired with a modern dress with a large crinoline skirt.
Not only was it interesting to see the recycling of fashion throughout the exhibit halls, but he had a wonderful tour guide in our teacher Enrica. She talked to us about all the designers, why clothes changed, why it was the way it was. I knew a lot already, but learned much more as well. She was fantastic in her plethora of knowledge, and shared every little detail she could. So I was ecstatic, she also ran us through the jewelry exhibit, full of the most extreme pieces of metal, stone and cherry-pit (not a joke) finery.
For a class assignment we have to choose a favorite clothing piece, a dress, in the exhibit and then find something modern inspired by it...you know my obsession, 18th century. So the hunt begins!
Also when you're at the Pitti Palace, make sure to see some of the gardens, because they're BEAUTIFUL and they provide a fantastic view of the city, a lovely green space, and wonderful statues, fountains and outlying structures. I didn't see it all, because I was hot and hungry and needed a break before my next class, but what I saw was stunning. It was not Versailles, but the view was to die for.
I ate a thing of Gelato, bought some nuts at a local grocery store and then had class. Then I waited for the email that would take me on a wonderful adventure the next day.
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