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The pristine color and exaggerated 1950s-era silhouette of this Christopher John Rogers dress convey a sense of delight, exemplifying the expressive nature of his designs. Rogers drew the nostalgic shape and white palette from memories of formal dress in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he was born and raised. He describes his design philosophy as creating both emotional and transformational fashions, which become tools for self-expression.⁣ ⁣ Hear about this dress on view in #MetInAmerica and more from Christopher himself! Join us for the upcoming Atelier with @thealinacho talk next Tuesday, April 19 @metmuseum. Head to the link in bio for tickets. // Dress, Christopher John Rogers (American, born 1993), pre-fall 2022; Courtesy Christopher John Rogers. #TheMet