Hey, lovely people! If you’ve just happened upon this blog now let me preface this post by saying what longtime readers already know. I am a foodie, I love New York and I love art in its many forms. So when I can happen upon my loves in combination with each other, I am all the way happy. And that is exactly what happened when I visited Chelsea Market last Saturday, where I saw the free exhibit, “L’Eleganza Del Cibo”.  Here is more information on the exhibition that is presented by the Italian Trade Commission and Unindustria, from the official press release;

A state-of-the-art ensemble of 58 haute couture and prêt-à-porter dresses created by both iconic and emerging designers from 1950 on, will be on view at the Chelsea Market from June 24th through July 4th.  Presented by the Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with Unindustria and originally displayed in the evocative archaeological complex of the Trajan’s Market in Rome in 2015 , the exhibition L’Eleganza del Cibo will explore the inextricable connection between Fashion and Food, while celebrating the Made In Italy creativity
in the world. Inside the Chelsea Market – the iconic food destination for all New Yorkers – curators Stefano Dominella and Bonizza Giordani Aragno created a visual journey inspired by the contamination between fashion and food, eco-sustainability and energy. Dresses, accessories, video-mapping and visual art will create a contemporary journey to showcase the mutually
inspiring connection between style and nutrition throughout the last seven decades. Among the 58 masterfully designed dresses and accessories, the exhibition will display original creations by
Giorgio Armani, Etro, Valentino, Gucci, Gattinoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Moschino and Laura Biagiotti.

The clothing is either made of a food substance or has food as the subject in its design.

Pizza dress , L”Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Tiziano Guardini Tree and Spruce dresses, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Ken Scott Vegetable Dresses,L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Massacesi, Rondelle,Fabri Handbags,L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Ken Scott and Ferragamo Silk Scarves in L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Hats in L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Fendi, Bruzziches, Chez Dede Handbags, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Ferragamo, Fabri, and Valentino Shoes ,L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Ferreti, “Tea in the Desert”; Galante “Tagliatelle; Gattinoni “Tomato” L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Gattinoni, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC and Valentino

And there was a small collection of men’s fashion as well, titled “You Are What You Eat”.

One of my favorite pieces was this bread dress!! isn’t it weird and special at the same time? Look at the bread bowl hat! And can you imagine seeing the dress with the dried fruit at a party?

The Bread Dress,L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Consiglio PopCorn Dress, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Fruit Dress ,L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Lunch is ready by Kukso Koo, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Ferre and Grimaldi L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Coveri and Fabrizio Talia, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Coveri Ice Cream in detail, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Fabrizio Talia, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Coveri in detail, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Coveri Ice Cream in Detail, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

All the sequins must have taken forever to assemble in these cartoon bright pictures! And the next pictures are Moschino’s ode to the cow and pizza.

Moschino”The Cow”, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Moschino, “In Pizza We Trust”Neopolitan Pizza, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Dior, “Berry and Flower”, Guadini “Terra, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Guardini “Terra”, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Boneca, “World Food”, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Marrias ,L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Pucci, Milano, Curiel, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

“Spice” Collection, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Rossi, “The Market”. Centinaro, “Watermelon Slices”,L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

The Market, Rossi, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Watermelon Slices, Centinaro,L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

These dresses, themed in fruit and vegetables are perfect for the summertime!

Zecca, “Grapes”, Rossi, “Rice”L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

Details on Rice by Rossi, L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

L’Eleganza Del Cibo in NYC

The last display wasn’t food related but weather themed called, Air “Clouds” by Marseglia, a nice finale to the show.

I learned about the exhibition, through FoodNetwork’s Snapchat account and I couldn’t figure out why there hadn’t been more promotion behind it. I am so happy that I caught this secret within Chelsea Market this weekend. The dates of the exhibition are from June 24th – July 4th, 2016 and maybe it will travel to your town.

Do you visit museums? Have you seen any interesting exhibits lately? I’d love to hear about your experience in the comments below.

Until our next rendezvous …

XOXO

Trudy