Monthly Archives: December 2010

Nearly the end of a very busy and stimulating year – three books and many articles published. Also lots of enjoyable work with the Diaghilev exhibition at the V&A. Pity to think it’ll soon be over but good to think … Continue reading →

detail of a late 1930s crepe evening dress belonging to Jan Harvey The end of my Moving Fashions course, and goodbye to those lovely people until next term. But we ended on a high note with a show and tell … Continue reading →

I’m preparing a talk on Bakst, the costume designer for most of the key Diaghilev ballets, and his links with fashion, to be given at the V&A. This is a tricky topic, as the leading couturiers Paul Poiret and Jeanne … Continue reading →

In this cold weather I’ve been very glad of my big wool coat, made in Leeds by Eastex c1955. Unfortunately I’m too tall for 1955 so it had to be trimmed with fake fur to make it long enough. The picture … Continue reading →