Fairy Tale Fashion At FIT

The term "fairytale" is often used to describe clothing that is especially lavish, beautiful and seemingly unattainable. Connections are rarely made between our perception of a "fairytale" gown in fashion editorials or on the runways, and the texts of classic fairy tales.

Since fairy tales are rarely set in a specific time period or place, the stories in the exhibition are illustrated using garments and accessories that date from the 18th century to the present - with particular emphasis on extraordinary 21st century fashions by designers from around the world.

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It sounds so cliché but the world of Disney and Fairy Tales in general hold a massive place in my heart. To me, this exhibition was a complete and utter dream, it covered everything from Cinderella to The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz as well as everything else in between.

I'm going to share with you some of the photographs I managed to capture (the majority of the time I was literally staring in complete awe at the beautiful pieces that have been created).

Cinderella Shoes By Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin's charming Cinderella shoes were created to coincide with a 2012 re-release of Disney's classic animation of the tale. "The slipper is the magic wand of transformation which conjures confidence, beauty and love" notes the designer.

Little Red Riding Hood Created By Commes Des Garçons

Rei Kawakubo took the red riding hood in a provocative new direction, designing an enormous, peaked headpiece in a patent leather. Its size led to quips from the fashion media about a "Big Red Riding Hood". This noteworthy design received even more attention when it was worn by Björk in the Spring 2015 issue of T magazine.

Red Corset Dress By Peter Soronen for Snow White

Matilda Shoes By Charlotte Olympia - Once Upon a Time Collection Fall 2013

Dorothy Shoes By Christian Louboutin

Alice In Wonderland by Manish Arora 2010 (Remade 2015)

The Snow Queen by Alexander McQueen & Tom Ford

The cascade of symmetrical snowflakes on this dress would have pleased the Snow Queen, but while Hans Christian Andersen describes her wearing a gown of snowy white gauze, black netting lends this example a more menacing quality.

Many fairytales feature mirrors as symbols of vanity, frivolity and affluence. Fragmented mirrors pass a certain kind of beauty, exemplified here by this Tom Ford dress.