Youthquake...

The following week we were back in Rotterdam to go to the Kunsthal to see their new exhibits. The first was Youthquake: The Desire for Eternal Youth, examining the strong influence youthfulness has on the fashion world. Children’s wear didn’t exist until 1900. Before then kids just wore miniature versions of adult clothes.  

Kim Kardashian isn’t the only star that dresses her daughter as a mini-me as a display of wealth in the 21st century.

The Souper Dress was made out of paper in 1966 for Campbell’s Soup. Customers could order the throwaway dress by mailing two soup labels and $1 to the company.

This silk sleepwear ensemble supposedly influenced by street wear was part of Louis Vuitton’s 2018 men’s collection presented in Paris. 

This dress was made in honor of Hello Kitty’s 45th anniversary by JimmyPaul in 2019...

…the same year that this Elmo jacket was made in honor of Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary. He describes his work as “one-of-a-kind low-brow fashion pieces.”

At 99 years old, Iris Apfel is an eternal teenager and famous style icon. Love that this lady posing with her photo has similar glasses, although not the colorful fashion sense.