TOMMY NUTTER: REBEL ON THE ROW. FASHION AND TEXTILES MUSEUM

20TH MAY - 22ND OCTOBER
When Nutters opened in 1969 on Savile Row, the staid and traditional world of bespoke tailoring entered a new era. Tommy Nutter, with master cutter Edward Sexton, combined up-to-the minute styling with classic techniques to create the brand that set the Row swinging. The shop - financed by Cilla Black, James Vallance White, and Beatles’ executive Peter Brown – opened up the experience of bespoke tailoring; catering to rock stars, artists and aristos who wanted to custom fit with the new shapes and details pioneered at Nutters.

This exhibition not only explores the Nutter style but will also analyse the contribution of this legendary individual in the marketing and branding of a Savile Row company. A range of suits takes the viewer through the changes that Nutter introduced and will place his work in the social and historical context of the late 60s to the 1990s.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 6pm.
Last Admissions 5.15pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
Entrance: £7 / £4 for eligible concessions.

To book in advance call 020 7407 8664

GRADUATE FASHION WEEK PRESS

Well done Dulcie a great bit of coverage!

GRADUATE FASHION WEEK PRESS

One year on Kitty Keay: winner of the Mulberry Accessories Award 2010 (Colchester graduate)featured in last weeks Company magazine.

LCF SEMINAR...

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COLCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA

Hung Like a Salon is now open at Slack Space Colchester, showcasing over 150 framed art works by the Foundation and National Diploma year 2 students from across all disciplines (Fashion & Textiles, Fine Art, Graphics, 3d Design & Craft and Photography). Also featuring a collection of up-cycled garden chairs available for auction to raise money for St Helena Hospice.

WINCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART FOR LIBERTY

Meet the designers from the Winchester School of Art, who have designed 5 scarf prints to raise money for the World Land Trust, available from Libertys now

CLOTHES SHOW STYLE SCOUT

Clothes Show Style Scout is a fresh new project set up by the UK’s largest fashion and beauty event, Clothes Show Live. The aim is to produce an online journal that is active 24/7 in documenting up to the minute fashion in all of the UK’s area codes, colleges and universities. Stylescout.com is a place to share, see and be inspired!
They are on the hunt for some seriously stylish students to contribute to their feature – Clothes Show Style Scout: The College Years. As part of the Clothes Shows super slick Student Style Team of fashion photographers, style finders and bloggers, your role will be to seek out the coolest styles and trends nationwide.
If you think you’ve got what it takes then here’s what they need from you:

- A snap of your stylish self.
- A bit of blurb about you, why you love fashion and why you think you deserve to be part of the Clothes Show Style Scout team.
- A photograph that you have either found or taken that you think embodies everything that is fashion and style!

Please send to louise.grant@haymarket.com with ‘Clothes Show Style Scout’ in the subject box.

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EXQUISITE POVERTY, FRAGMENTS: SONG OF THE SHIRT

An exhibition of textile artworks by Ellen Devall, the Garden Room at the Minories Art Gallery Colchester - 7th May - 11th June

A HISTORY OF EMBROIDERY: HAND AND LOCK AT THE V&A

Saturday 14th May 2pm - 3.30pm £12
An embroidery firm of distinction, Hand & Lock has adorned haute couture from Christian Dior to Hardy Amies as well as gowns for the Queen and Princess Diana. Director Alastair Macleod draws on his insider knowledge as he explores the history of embroidery from its early developments to seminal works (such as The Bayeux Tapestry) and contemporary examples. There will also be original Hand & Lock samples on display, as Alastair reveals the intricate techniques involved in creating beautiful lace, cords and costume embellishments.
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