Statement Sleeves

Statement Sleeves showcases nearly 80 fashion pieces from The Museum at FIT’s permanent collection — the majority of which are on display for the first time — and features the works of renowned designers such as Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Schiaparelli, and Vivienne Westwood.

The exhibition highlights how sleeves serve as a vital mode of self-expression that reflects our gestures and movements, showcases their ability to indicate specific fashion eras and their related trends, and proclaims their role as signifiers of status, taste, and personality.