Throwback Thursday: Lets talk Fashion Shows...

 

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#tbt . Let’s #talk #fashionshows - I was hoping #postpandemic (not that it’s over, but we are bit more out of hibernation) that #fashion would look to alternative ways to #present their #collections - sadly there still seemed to be a ton of the #traditional #fashionshow setups on #show - however, it was majorly refreshing to see the #wonderful #jwanderson creating such #fun and #creative alternatives this #season / pre-season - #fashionstudents of mine... take note! 📷 1: JW Anderson, 📷 2: Business of Fashion . #fashionstyle #catwalk #runway #fashioncollection #fashionphotography #throwback #throwbackthursday

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Inspiring Makers Series: Charlotte Emma Patterns

 

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#inspiring #makers series: @charlotteemmapatterns . I met Charlotte a number of years ago when #teaching #patterncutting at @mac_birmingham . It’s always lovely to chat to her and hear about her #makes but I’m so #excited for her new #pattern #venture . Go and follow her to see this #wonderful #new #project . #sewing #sew #patternsewing #making #stitching #memade #makersgonnamake #inspiringmakers

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Megan Hess: The Dress book - Grace Kelly in Edith Head

 

Grace Kelly in an Edith Head ensemble in To Catch a Thief

Illustration by Megan Hess

Book: The Dress

A very apt illustration as my 1st year fashion students have been discussing her iconic style all day!

Flashback Friday: Chanel

 

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel at a beach (possibly Deauville) in France, in 1917. 

A wonderful photograph in Emma Baxter-Wright's Chanel book. 

The Little Dictionary of Fashion: B is for...

B is for Bodices from the Little Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior.

Some vintage advice from 1954...apparently as the bodice is near your face, it has to make a nice frame for it. Who'd have thought it?!

Inspiring Makers Series; Thrifty Stitcher

 

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#inspiring #makers series: @thriftystitcher . I’ve followed Claire-Louise for a while and her posts are amazing! Wonderfully informative-#fashionstudents of mine, look at the #collar ones, #theshirtproject is approaching very soon! Go and follow her #adventures . #sewing #making #creating #patterncutting #patternmaking #custommade #teaching #patterndrafting #sew #makersgonnamake #inspiringmakers

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Stickers for a Tuesday :)

 

#stickers for a #tuesday courtesy of #central23 . Which one best describes your #day? I think the 👌is about right for today . #graphic #sticker #stickerart #colour #icon