The Costume Institute to go Superpowered Next May

The Metropolitan Museum will get a healthy dose of pop culture next spring when The Costume Institute opens its next exhibition, "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" on May 7, 2008.
Met curator Andrew Bolton tells WWD, "Originally, it was based on clothing that provided wearers with superhuman powers and that quite literally extended the the natural abilities of the human body, but over the years, we became more interested in the superheroes as metaphors for sex, power and politics."
That might a lot more consequence than Wonder Woman is used to shouldering, but the 70 outfit show should at the very least be colorful and entertaining. The blogger in us says it sounds vaguely reminiscent of FIT's recent show, "Love & War: The Weaponized Woman", but the latent comics fan in us says "Yay! Superheroes!"
This would seem like a golden opportunity to raid Thierry Mugler's archives (in fact, he could probably have designed the whole show), but the exhibition will also include everything from Haute Couture to activewear from the likes of Nike and Speedo.
In addition to perennial co-chair Anna Wintour, The Costume Institute has recruited superstar power for their annual gala including George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Honorary Chair, Giorgio Armani who is underwriting the exhibition. If they don't make sure Wonder Woman Lynda Carter is there, they lose all credibility.
We certainly hope Bolton doesn't forget to include some Underoos in the show. They are, after all, Underwear That's Fun To Wear!
A 'Super' Take on Fashion (WWD)
Previously: FIT Takes Up Arms: Love & War The Weaponized Woman