I just found this article in the online NY Times about an exhibit that sounds wonderful. It's only open a few more days:
On Stage in Fashion - An exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts examines what happens when fashion meets costume.
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/last-chance-on-stage-in-fashion/
On Stage in Fashion - An exhibition at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts examines what happens when fashion meets costume.
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/last-chance-on-stage-in-fashion/