The Costume Institute

The Costume Institute is a department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City dedicated to the study and exhibition of fashion and costume history. It explores how clothing reflects cultural, social, and artistic trends over time. Through curated exhibitions, research, and educational programs, the institute highlights the creative and historical significance of fashion as an expression of identity and innovation. It plays a vital role in advancing understanding of clothing as both a form of art and a mirror of societal change.