May 2012
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The Image that Launched a Thousand Misconceptions →
While Christian Dior is obviously not British, the V&A houses an exceptional number of Dior garments, including the famous Bar suit. In “the Image that Launched a Thousand Misconceptions” by Jonathan of kickshawproductions.com, the iconic image commonly associated with the original Bar suit of 1947, or the ‘New Look,’ is put under question. What are your thoughts?...
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The Working Life of Museum of London →
In “The Working Life of Museum of London,” various employees from the Museum of London post on a wide range of topics including the fashion and dress department. Beatrice Behlen, the Senior Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts at the Museum of London, often writes academic posts centering on the fashion department of the museum. I was able to find an archive for all the posts she has...
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Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 →
Mary Katrantzou, Bruce Oldfield, Roksanda Illincic…need I say more? This video by the V&A gives a great glimpse into the upcoming exhibition “Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950.” It’s interesting to hear the view point of a few designers featured in the exhibition as well as have the ability to see the ballgowns set to go on display and the exhibition design. I just...
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A Day in the Life →
Sonnet Stanfill is the Curator of 20th Century and Contemporary fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Because the museum is such a force in the fashion and dress history world I thought it was appropriate to include a link to this article here. It’s a great source of insight for those of us interested in the field. Have a read and enjoy the build up to Ballgowns: British...
