What’s old is new again in a special exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art connecting Italian early modern art with contemporary fashions from Versace, Armani, Ferragamo and others. Hoop skirts, ruffs (pleated collars) and puff sleeves are just a few of the Renaissance styles that show up in more recent designs.
“Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses” pairs more than 500-year-old paintings, textiles and other works alongside modern fashions to illustrate how the era has influenced famed designers both directly and indirectly.
