Doll Dressing

A groundbreaking exhibition examining the enduring and often unexpected relationship between dolls and fashion opens this fall.  Doll Dressing centers the cultural interplay between dolls and dressed appearance in the 20th and 21st centuries. Featuring more than 170 objects—including fashion dolls displayed alongside full-size garments, accessories, videos, and artworks—the exhibition highlights how the influence of dolls extends far beyond childhood play. 

Curated by Dr. Colleen Hill, senior curator of costume at MFIT, Doll Dressing features designers and labels including Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons, Maison Martin Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Patrick Kelly, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Moschino, Anna Sui, and Undercover, ultimately showing how dolls aren't just toys—they're muses, canvases, and even prototypes for designers.

WHEN: 

September 16 - January 3, 2027

The Museum at FIT and FIT Campus

Monday–Friday: Noon–8 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10 am–5 pm

WHERE: 227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001