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Embroidered adornment for men: a Rake’s Progress

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Clare

The E Tautz catwalk at the 2014 London Men’s Fashion week showcased embroidered embellishments by students at the Royal school of Needlework. Following the theme of the ‘Rake’s Progress’, embroidered motifs were left unfinished and distressed, to give the impression … Continue reading →

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Inside Outing at the Rivoli Ballroom

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Clare

I gave a presentation on Dance Floor Fashions at a V&A event, ‘Inside Outing: Ballrooms’ yesterday, which prompted some reflections on the interaction between music, fashion and culture. Researching the talk, I was struck by the openness of British culture to … Continue reading →

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Spring flowers

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Clare

As the spring finally gets under way and the bluebells and hawthorn are in bloom, it’s a good time of year to think about the importance of flowers in British design. Floral motifs are interesting as they can be both … Continue reading →

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