The 16 Best Fashion Museums in the World - Photos - Condé Nast Traveler

Forget about stuffy galleries full of paintings from 500 years ago: Several inspiring modern museums are curating clothing and displaying pieces with the same cultural reverence as a Da Vinci. From collections dedicated to specific designers (St Laurent, Ferragamo, Dior) to ones examining a particular item (handbags, shoes, even lace), these style-centric spots make our must list. And, of course, they all have lustworthy gift shops.