London Exhibition: Fashion History, Thrifting
London's "Wool Skirts" exhibition reveals fashion history through one woman's 30-year thrift collection [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/style/wool-skirts-history-sudestada.html].
The exhibition, "Sudestada," showcases a collection amassed by Argentine creative director Mariana Obersztern over three decades of thrifting in Buenos Aires. Obersztern's finds reveal how global fashion trends trickle down and are reinterpreted in local contexts, specifically within Argentina. The wool skirts, sourced from Buenos Aires' many "ferias americanas" (American-style flea markets), reflect the city's history of immigration and cultural exchange. The exhibition highlights the resourceful nature of Argentinians navigating economic instability, finding value and style in secondhand clothing.
