Connoisseur Visit: 4th June 2014
Kate Lyons talks about her work at the Welsh National Opera
A 3 day Symposium on Rites of Passage 4-6 July 2014
Fashion and Conflict: Not Living in Khaki Study Day
How To Embroider Blackwork
Fiona Starkey shares her passion for Blackwork Embroidery
Jade Halbert visits the Singer Archives
Ambassador E-J Scott reflects on L'Wren Scott's life
E-J Scott, Jade Halbert and Kate Lyons join us for 2014
Sophie Pitman and Rebecca Morrison join us for 2014
London's Hellenic Centre hosts Costume Exhibition
Shaun Cole's Book Recommendations
Promoting the study of all aspects of clothing and textiles, the Society aims to encourage access to costume history, including contemporary dress. Our appeal is wide-ranging and object-based. Our members include academics, collectors, curators, designers, re-enactors, students and informed enthusiasts across the world. What we have in common is our wish to provide the best and most varied opportunities to study this fascinating topic.
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Tuesday, April 22nd: 'In 1969, Life magazine explored the “freaky new freedoms” of fashion seen on high school students across the country.' These are glorious! Did you ever wear anything like this to school? www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/15-groovy-photos-of-high-school-fashion-in-1969
15 Groovy Photos Of High School Fashion In 1969 www.buzzfeed.com In 1969, Life magazine explored the "freaky new freedoms" of fashion seen on high school students across the country. The inspiring fashion from that year is a far cry from the Aeropostal...
Tuesday, April 22nd: 'Anyone taking the business of fashion too seriously is considered a bit odd.' Extract from The Guardian's Birmingham fashion report of 22 April 1975. Apparently we were wearing long skirts, baggy boots and big cardigans! www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2014/apr/22/women-fashion-birmingham-1975
From the archive, 22 April 1975: Birmingham fashion favours practicality www.theguardian.com Originally published in the Guardian on 22 April 1975: Taking the business of fashion too seriously is considered a bit odd in Britain's second city
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