2015 FASHION RESEARCH +DEVELOPMENT

2015 FASHION RESEARCH +DEVELOPMENT

FROCK ME VINTAGE FAIR

Frock Me! is the original London vintage fashion fair with a huge cult following, held at Chelsea Old Town Hall. It had over 50 stalls of the finest vintage clothing, textiles, accessories and haberdashery.

I was lucky to be able to visit one of London famous vintage fashion fairs -  OMG I was dreaming and wishing that I had more room in my suitcases!! Yes I would have purchased two wardrobes worth of goodies! I was in vintage heaven :D

LIBERTY IN FASHION EXHIBITION - LONDON FASHION + TEXTILE MUSEUM

Liberty in Fashion - This exhibition explores Liberty’s impact on British fashion, from Orientalism and Aesthetic dress in the 19th century, through Art Nouveau and Art Deco in the early 20th century, and the revival of these styles since the 1950s.  Liberty has been at the cutting edge of design and the decorative arts since 1875. Liberty in Fashion celebrates the 140th anniversary of the company.

VICTORIA + ALBERT MUSEUM - FASHION EXHIBITION
Fashion exhibition - spanning four centuries, the V&A’s Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. Key items in the collection include rare 17th-century gowns, 18th-century ‘mantua’ dresses, 1930s eveningwear, 1960s daywear and post-war couture. Plus a growing number of pieces from 21st-century designers.

SHOES - PLEASURE OR PAIN EXHIBITION

Shoes: Pleasure + Pain exhibition held at the V &A Museum.
This exhibition looks at the extremes of footwear from around the globe, presenting around 200 pairs of shoes ranging from a sandal decorated in pure gold leaf originating from ancient Egypt to the most elaborate designs by contemporary makers. It considers the cultural significance and transform...ative capacity of shoes and examines the latest developments in footwear technology creating the possibility of ever higher heels and dramatic shapes. Examples from famous shoe wearers and collectors are shown alongside a dazzling range of historic shoes, many of which have not been displayed before.

* NO CAMERAS ALLOWED - I was sneaky enough to take shot of these beauties!