Both the Chicago Tribune and the International Herald Tribune report on a new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City called “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.” The exhibit traces the costumes worn by superheroes from the original Superman costume which was based on the attire worn by circus strongmen in the 1930’s to the costumes used in more recent super hero epics such as this summer’s Iron Man film.

What struck us the most about the information we read about the exhibit, apart from the chance to see these famous film and TV costumes in one place, was how the exhibit is showing the influence that superheroes have had on fashion designers from Moschino to Dolce & Gabbana to Theirry Mugler as well as on sportswear such as water-repellant swimwear from Speedo.

We really wish we could go, so if you’re in New York between now and 1st September, check it out and let us know what you think!