London Fashion Week And More...
Yet another week of runway shows!
London Fashion Week AW23: The Shows You May Have Missed
“Gyouree Kim, Ingrid Kraftchenko and Central Saint Martins graduates Chie Kaya and Maxime Black, these are some of the London fashion Week AW23 shows you may have missed amidst the chaos.”
Richard Quinn: The Return Of The Runway Bride
“Traditionally, couture fashion designers would close every show or presentation with one bridal look, generally the most extravagant, expensive or intricate loof of the entire collection. At London Fashion Week, Richard Quinn’s FW23 collection comprised of many bridal looks.”
Sandy Powell: BAFTA's Recognise Costume Designer With Their Highest Award
“At Sunday’s British Film Academy Awards, 3 time Academy Award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell was honoured with their Fellowship Award by Cate Blanchett. In her acceptance speech, Powell paid tribute to her department.”
Madame X: The Dress That Ruined A Reputation with Kate Lister - Ep 013
In this episode of the Beyond The Seams Podcast, Molly Elizabeth Agnew chats to sex historian Kate Lister (and host of the Betwixt The Sheets podcast!) about the world-famous 19th century ‘Madame X’ portrait by John Singer Sargent and the black dress that aided in ruining the reputation of a Parisian socialite.
What were Victorian attitudes to sexuality during the late 19th century? Were Parisians really more open than the Brits? What does this scandal tell us about society at the time?
