I actually like the idea of this. In a way, it is a bit "back to basics" but with where fashion has been going lately, it'll be nice to see some of the works of the early greats. I doubt it, but hopefully there's some fabulous Schiaparelli, Gres and Vionnet pieces in here alongside say Prada's Fall 2007 feather and sequin pieces.
The theme is confusing, and can kind of be interpreted in odd ways. I do view it as a counterpart to Manus x Machina, just with a more transitory quality. I'm not sure the MET really knows where it is going with it either, considering other posts surrounding it.