More than just a pretty show featuring fashion, "Bellissima, Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968" makes a compelling case for how couture helped resurrect Italy from the ashes of World War II.

"At its core, it tells the story of a beautiful partnership between Italy and the U.S.," says Stefano Tonchi, editor-in-chief of W Magazine and co-curator of the exhibit, on display through June 5.

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