The Gemeente Museum in the Hague is home to one of Europe’s largest fashion collections—from the pink Givenchy frock that Audrey Hepburn made famous in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to pieces from fashion’s storied past, including by Worth, Poiret, and Vionnet. And now, with “Haute Couture,” the museum is celebrating some of fashion’s finest: members of the elite Chambre syndicale de la haute couture.
“Membership of the Chambre syndicale de la haute couture, which was established in 1868, is an exclusive honour subject to a tough selection procedure and strict rules,” the museum explains at its website. “The designers affiliated to the Chambre are among the best in the world, repeatedly surprising us with their breathtaking creations. This is the world of great names like Dior, Lacroix and Gaultier.”
Roxanne Lowit, of course, has famously documented Dior, and a selection of her photos are featured in the exhibition, which runs through June 6. Here are a couple of shots of her images in the museum’s galleries:
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And since the above photos don’t do her work justice, here are some of Roxanne’s Dior images close up:
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The photos above are from Roxanne's book "Backstage: Dior."
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