MUDE: Museu Design Moda

In need of a bit of a walkabout and itching to check out the Mude, as it's called in Lisbon, I trekked down into the heart of the city to spend and hour or so wandering around before meeting Preston for lunch. I was once again, so lucky to happen upon a costume installation, this time for renowned theatrical costume designer, António Lagarto. Lagarto has been designing costumes for shows like Swan Lake, Hamlet and Giselle since the 70's, and it was interesting to read how he approached displaying costumes that are meant to be seen on the human form in a static environment. 

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Swan Lake. 

Swan Lake. 

White swan. 

White swan. 

Gorgeous installation depicting Giselle.  This particular piece involved 19 forms, positioned around blue neon.

Gorgeous installation depicting Giselle.  This particular piece involved 19 forms, positioned around blue neon.

Tutus and more tutus. 

Tutus and more tutus. 

Costumes for Hamlet. 

Costumes for Hamlet.