In America : A Lexicon of Fashion

Articulating eight decades of American style through the emotive language of clothing--from celebrated designers that established the modern legacy of sportswear to emerging creatives shaping the future of fashion in the United States

This new presentation of American fashion features a revised vocabulary that emphasizes its expressive qualities. Stunning new photography showcases over 100 garments from the 1940s to the present that offer a timely new perspective on the diverse and multifaceted nature of American fashion. The catalogue features works that display qualities such as belonging, comfort, desire, exuberance, fellowship, joy, nostalgia, optimism, reverence, spontaneity, strength, and sweetness by designers, from the pioneers who established the nations style to the up-and-coming creatives shaping its future.