Irving Penn was born June 16, 1917, in Plainfield, New Jersey and died on October 7, 2009 in his Manhattan home. He is best known for his photography for Condé Nast, publisher of Vogue magazine, The Forbes Galleries in Greenwich Village will display a selection of his iconic photos and fashion editorials. (see details…)

Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones—a collaboration between the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and Stephen Jones, the world’s foremost hat designer—is at the Bard Graduate Center (BGC) in New York City from September 15, 2011 to April 15, 2012. It is the first venue in this country. The exhibition, which had over 100,000 visitors at the V&A, displays more than 250 hats chosen with the expert eye of the master milliner. (see details…)

Phoenix Art Museum presents the first ever Museum retrospective to highlight the extraordinary ingenuity of American designer Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo. The winner of two Coty Awards and two Council of Fashion Designers of America honors, Sant’ Angelo’s notable three-decade career generated a wide array of collections, including Gypsy (1969) and Natives of the Americas (1970), all of which were innovative for their pioneering use of stretch fabrics and powerful expression of the era. Featuring more than 40 ensembles and accessories, the exhibition spans the late 1960s through the early 1990s and provides a stunning overview of Sant’ Angelo’s influence and legacy. (see details…)

For many people the catwalk show is something exclusive, seemingly created for a few fashionistas that get to sit in the front row with the result a few outfits in magazines that they will never be able to afford. But there is much more to it than that and this new exhibition at the FTM will put the whole process from catwalk to cover under the microscope. Through a series of candid photographs from top catwalk photographers and with exclusive back stage access covering all the different elements that make up the catwalk shows – Backstage, Front Row, Catwalk and Street Style – the viewer will get an insight into the often chaotic world that makes up the apparently glamorous fashion shows we see on TV and in magazines. Visitors will get a look at some of the more unusual catwalk moments captured by the photographers working at shows: from some of the most well-known in the business including Karl Largerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs. (see details…)

The Great Designers: Part One is the first of two upcoming exhibitions that will highlight masterpieces from the Museum’s permanent collection. More than fifty garments and accessories will be featured by designers from Alaia to Zoran, including work by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, Christian Dior, and Miuccia Prada. Full portraits of all exhibition objects can be found in the more than 500 full-color photographs included in a major Museum publication available from Taschen in spring 2012 (title still to be determined). (see details…)

In celebration of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s 50th anniversary, some of the most illustrious efforts by its members are on view in this exhibition. Deputy director Patricia Mears will guide you through nearly 100 garments and accessories that were chosen for the extraordinary impact they have had on the development of American fashion during the last 50 years. (see details…)

Presented in three parts, this exhibition highlights three recent series, demonstrating Teller’s dynamic and diverse oeuvre. Featuring the controversial photographs of Kristen McMenamy and seductive portraits of Vivienne Westwood, juxtaposed with intimate portraits of his family and close friends, this exhibition displays an amalgam of subjects and personalities. The exhibition starts with Teller’s controversial series of photographs featuring Kristen McMenamy, shot in the home of Carlos Mollino. Drawing inspiration from the eccentric architect, Teller recalls Mollino’s fascination with the erotic, capturing McMenamy in provocative poses. Although the series garnered controversy for its alleged “pornographic” nature, it demonstrates Teller’s skilled storytelling and fearless approach to his medium. (see details…)