“Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy,” (press release) which officially opens its doors at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute next Wednesday, offers a look at how fashion has interpreted superhero iconography both literally and metaphorically, and an almost comic-worthy show layout peppered with real action figures that could appeal to a democratic range of museum visitors.

This season, however, none other than Vogue’s Anna Wintour has declared the arrival of superhero chic.  The Met’s Costume Institute Gala, co-chaired by Anna herself along with Giorgio Armani, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts, will take place among displays of high fashion influenced by comic book characters. 

I love the idea of the show as art but please let us mere mortals not incorporate costume wear into our daily lives. I hope people do not troop into  the  exhibit for months afterward and then take Diane Von Furstenbergs advice. 

For this holiday season, von Furstenberg has collaborated with Warner Bros. Consumer Products on behalf of DC Comics and created a capsule collection of ready-to-wear, small leather goods and footwear that loosely takes its cues from the superheroine.
Maybe before I speak, I should wait and see the collection. However, shouldn’t some things just stay on TV?. As much as everywoman is wonder woman, we dont want our clothing to be influenced by DC Comics or be influenced by cartoon characters.
“Wonder Woman is the ultimate symbol of female strength, independence and freedom. When Warner Bros. approached me to collaborate, I immediately thought it was a fun idea that would reinforce my belief in women and commitment to their empowerment. The collection will inspire every woman to be the Wonder Woman she wants to be,” says von Furstenberg.

Yeah! Keep talking! you may convince us yet but seriously would you wear that dress, but in the meantime, go talk to them in Abu Dhabi. They are having serious issues with wonder womans’ costume.

Both Wonder Woman and Diane von Furstenberg are perennial symbols of strength and leadership. We are very pleased to be collaborating with DVF to capture the super powers of fashion and feminine power in this unique collection,” said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Yahoo News Oh No! the president of crass commercialism Inc. weighs in.

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