Fashion And Textile Museum

** NEW EVENT – BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW **
Meet Orla Kiely+ Special Museum Opening Monday 17 September / 11am – 1pm Book Now: http://bit.ly/meetorla
... We're opening our doors for a special Monday morning showing of Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern with the fantastic opportunity to meet Orla.
As one of the most popular at exhibitions ever shown at the Fashion and Textile Museum, we are opening our doors on the morning of Monday 17 September to celebrate the closing week of the exhibition. Orla will be on hand to sign her book, A Life in Pattern, £25, published by Conran Octopus. The perfect accompaniment, the book is a celebration of Orla’s entire body of work – of colour, of print and of a handbag loved by women all over the world.
Preview Ticket £15 Preview Ticket and A Life in Pattern Book: £40.
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Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern Exhibition Dates: 25 May – 23 September 2018 Book online: http://bit.ly/alifeinpattern
Have you seen THE bag wall yet?! There's less than 5 weeks left of A Life in Pattern, so don't miss your chance - there's 100 of Orla Kiely's classic bag designs to enjoy!

Night and Day: 1930s Fashion and Photographs Exhibition Dates: 12 October 2018 – 20 January 2019 Book online: http://bit.ly/1930sfashionandphotographs< br> Changes in retail during the 30s lead to a growth in ready-to-wear fashion, increasing the popularity of day dresses. Night and Day: 1930s Fashion & Photographs will present a joyous selection of original day wear, including lots of classic florals!

Repeat Patterns with Illustrator Intermediate Level / 3-day course Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 September / 10:30am–4pm Book online: http://bit.ly/illustratorrepeat
... Already know your way around Adobe Illustrator, but want to sharpen your skills? Repeat Patterns is a 3 day short course teaches the creation of colour palettes and various techniques to develop your own motifs and deisgns.
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** Last Few Spaces Remaining! **
Draw Like a Designer Wednesday 29 August / 11:30am or 2pm Book Now: bit.ly/drawlikeadesignersummer
... This is beginner's workshop, designed for 12-16 year olds, teaches the main techniques to create fashion templates and developing collections, including complete outfits and looks!
Price: £10 including materials and exhibition entry
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** Time Out Thursday Lates ** Book Now via Time Out: http://bit.ly/orlakielytimeout
Join us on Thursday evenings throughout August for some very special viewings of Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern. Each ticket includes a glass of fizz and the opportunity to take part in a fun and relaxed activity.
... Tonight we’ll be hosting an Orla Kiely-inspired big draw, giving everyone the chance to add their very own stem-style designs and illustrations to a giant incarnation or Orla’s most popular design. You most certainly don’t have to be a seasoned artist to join in with this – we encourage everyone to pick up a pen and enjoy!
Price: £9.90. All tickets include a complimentary drink, activity and exhibition entry.
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"I was asked what recording of mine I’d put in a time capsule, and it was Respect. Because people want respect – even small children, even babies. As people, we deserve respect from one another.”
On the sad news of her passing last week, we remember Aretha Franklin and her outstanding contribution to music, popular culture and civil rights.
One of four siblings, Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1942 and brought up in Detroit by her father – a well-respected B...aptist minister. His charismatic sermons earned him the monkier of the man with the "million-dollar voice" and attracted a number of celebrities to their home, including gospel singers like James Cleveland and Clara Ward, as well as Marting Luther King Jr.
Franklin sang in church from a young age and released her first album in 1956, at the age of 14. She also learned to play gospel piano by ear having rejected traditional lessons. Franklin soon gained recognition for her vocal talents and was signed to Columbia Records and then Atlantic Records throughout the 60s and 70s.
Having sold more than 75 million records throughout her lifetime, Franklin was a phenomenal success and helped bring gospel music into the mainstream. She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and was awarded 18 grammys. Despite such critical acclaim, Franklin was firmly rooted to movements for civil rights and women's rights. It's well-known that she left a Vogue photo shoot in the 60s upon noticing that all the other models were white.
Franklin will also be remembered for her love of fashion, particularly glamorous gowns and bold hairdos. Every appearance garnered an extravagant ensemble that lived up to her fame as the "Queen of Soul".
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Orla Kiely Exhibition Highlights Tour Wednesdays and Fridays | 1pm Book online: http://bit.ly/OrlaHighlights
A member of the exhibitions team will guide you through the world of Orla Kiely, one of the UK and Ireland’s most successful designers. With a global audience in thrall to the rhythms and repeats of her designs, this exhibition explores the power of decoration to transform the way we feel.
... Limited to 20 spaces. Tours are extremely popular and advanced booking is advised.
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Night and Day: 1930s Fashion and Photography 12 October 2018 - 20 January 2019 Book here: http://bit.ly/1930sfashionandphotographs< br> Opening this Autumn, our next exhibition will explore the hard-edged chic styles of the 1930s. While the effects of the Great Depression sunk in, fashion adapted to new needs. With more utilitarian and conservative views in mind, styles drew inspiration from Art Deco, Moderne styles and Surrealism.
... As Parisian houses lost part of their dominant influence over fashion, the screen sirens of the Hollywood golden age became the new idols. It was the iconic styles of Marlene Dietrich, Jean Harlow and Ginger Rogers, which would leave an enduring impact in fashion.
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Want to join our team? We have a vacancy for an Exhibition Coordinator, for more details and how to apply visit https://www.ftmlondon.org/work-opportunit ies/

How to Dress by Alexandra Fullerton Thursday 6th September | 6pm–8pm Book online: http://bit.ly/howtodresstalk
Ever wondered how stylists put those amazing outfits together? Discover how to create your own signature style with fail-safe formulas that have the stamp of approval of a professional.
... Join fashion insider Alexandra Fullerton as she reveals the secret strategies to achieve a personal signature style in a few easy steps. Alexandra will also discuss her professional highlights to date and how she forged her career in fashion styling spanning nearly 20 years.
How to Dress, Alexandra's debut bestselling book, How to Dress, £14.99, published by Pavilion Books will be available to buy in the Museum shop.
Price: £15 / £12 students
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** Detail of the Day **
You can find this Orla Kiely Damask Flower Jeanie Bag among over 100 other examples of her iconic totes, backpacks, messengers and satchels at Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern, running until Sunday 23 September 2018.
Book online: http://bit.ly/alifeinpattern
... The Jeanie bag features a print first appearing in Kiely's SS16 collection, shown in 2015. Held at the Royal Institute of British Architects, the presentation involved models playing crazy golf complete with spinning windmills and stem-print sail boats, giving nods to the Slim Aarons' photography and the landscape in Palm Springs, California.
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Some fantastic results from last week's Big Draw!
** Time Out Thursday Lates ** Book Now via Time Out: http://bit.ly/orlakielytimeout
... Join us on Thursday 23rd August for a very special viewing of Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern.
We’ll be hosting an Orla Kiely-inspired big draw, giving everyone the chance to add their very own stem-style designs and illustrations to a giant incarnation or Orla’s most popular design. You most certainly don’t have to be a seasoned artist to join in with this – we encourage everyone to pick up a pen and enjoy!
Price: £9.90. All tickets include a complimentary drink, activity and exhibition entry.
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Do you remember our Liberty in Fashion exhibition? It's now on tour at the Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh!
The exhibition features over 100 garments and fabrics, spanning 140 years and celebrating the innovative retail and design studio that is Liberty London.
Book Your Tickets Now: http://bit.ly/2K17mlN
... In partnership with Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Dovecot will be open late on Thursday evenings throughout August until 8pm for Liberty Lates. Tickets are half-price entry £4.50 and can be booked via the Fringe box office or directly from Dovecot Studios.
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Draw Like a Designer Wednesday 29 August / 11:30am or 2pm Book Now: bit.ly/drawlikeadesignersummer
Draw Like A Designer is back!
... This is beginner's workshop, designed for 12-16 year olds, teaches the main techniques to create fashion templates and developing collections, including complete outfits and looks!
Price: £10 including materials and exhibition entry
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As part of A Life in Pattern Orla Kiely asked six artists to illustrate an image from an Orla lookbook. We love this illustration by Brooklyn-based Fanny Gentle, whose work also involves embroidery, sewing and printing.
Book now: http://bit.ly/alifeinpattern
You can see all six commissioned illustrations as part of the Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern, on until Sunday 23 September.

** LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE ** Book Now: http://bit.ly/coutureinsideoutnov
Join us on Wednesday 28 November for Couture Inside Out – 1950s Paris and London!
... A rare opportunity to view the ins and outs of couture construction. Participants will have the opportunity to examine the internal structure and sewing techniques of couture garments from Dior, Chanel and Balenciaga from the Museum's archive.
Price: £30 / £25 students includes exhibition entry.
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** NEW DATE **
Pattern Cutting Introduction Saturdays, 10 and 17 November / 10:45am – 4:30pm Book Now: http://bit.ly/patterncuttingintronov
. .. Led by creative pattern maker Michelle Lewis participants will cover the basic rules of flat pattern cutting. The 2-day course focuses on using fashion blocks to create womenswear garment components including simple sleeves and skirts. This process will include bodice dart manipulations, style lines and how to add fullness through gathers and pleats.
No pattern cutting experience is necessary. This course is perfect for a beginner wanting to learn the principles as well as anyone who may have dressmaking experience but who now wants to experiment with their own patterns.
Price: £190 includes materials and exhibition entry
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Want to join our team? We have a vacancy for an Exhibition Coordinator, for more details and how to apply visit https://www.ftmlondon.org/work-opportunit ies/

super excited about this display, heard about it on radio 4

What a great find the 1920 Jazz Exhibition was great easy to get to from London Bridge staff very friendly & helpful great little cafe attached to museum will certainly be returning.

What a fantastic museum. Although it is small they make use of every space possible. Each exhibition is curated in a unique way and for the fashion and textile lover provides a beautiful space to see amazing exhibitions. The Anna Sui exhibition has been my favourite so far especially as Anna herself popped in to see the exhibition before it closed!

Visited the 1920s Jazz Age Fashion & Photographs exhibition and was not disappointed. Displays and narrative were very well done- creating a flowing fashion and social history exhibition to delight all.



Photographic exhibition was a delight and the haute couture breathtaking in its simplicity of design and workmanship.



Members of staff were friendly and helpful.



Looking forward to returning for future exhibitions.



Great place to visit.

This is a great little museum! The Jazz Age exhibition is beautifully curated, and being able to view the garments at close range makes all the difference. Really relevant and interesting without the information overload of some larger museums. Well worth visiting!

Recommend a visit to the 1920s Jazz exhibition! Beautiful collection of decadent costumes and photographs on show which is a real treat for people who are in love with that decade

Really enjoyed my experience in that museum. Not huge, but big enough, and cosy...stayed there longer than I thought!!! If love fashion, you will love the place for sure �

Our second trip to this inspirational museum did not disappoint. The Josef Frank exhibition was beautifully laid out, so informative and fun at every turn. I've never seen my daughter so engrossed in an exhibition (and I loved it too!). Thank you! 🌿🍃🌿

Loved the exhibition of Josef Frank's work, stunning fabrics and paintings. Staff were very friendly and the the lady who did the talk was extremely knowledgeable and very nice !! Would go again and would recommend going to any upcoming exhibitions �

I went to this museum when it first opened and have seen many of the exhibitions since. I love it. And the workshops and talks. The amazing Zandra Rhodes founded it. Thank you !

I visited the Fashion and Textile Museum during the Anna Sui exhibition in 2017, and I loved it. Highly recommended!

I so love this page and wish they had a museum in Scotland

Great place, really interesting, inspiring exhibition (Orla Kiely), friendly staff. Will definitely check what's on next time we are in town!

Fabulous Decade of Hollywood theatrical influence on the fashions of the 1920s flapper era!

Beautiful intricate dresses and accessories reflecting the hedonistic liberated fun period for the gay young things of this era! The story depicts the liberation of women and their battle to gain the vote and stake in the work and leisure industry! Elegant beautiful and sohisticated showcased insights of the Flapper lifestyle! I fell in love with this Magical Exhibition !

Anna Sui exhibition was a thrilling surprise as I did not know this designer or her work. A very full range of designs from this New York designer fabulously displayed. Anna Sui's mix of print, lace, fringing, applique and beading create some stunning textiles and garments.

A wonderful exhibition - beautifully arranged and engaging. Well done!

I've visited this museum twice to see specific exhibitions. Have just seen the Anna Sui exhibition which I thought represented good value for money. The exhibition is well staged, making good use of the limited exhibition space available. The staff are friendly and photography is permitted. The gift shop has a good range of items though I was a bit disappointed that the vase I wanted is already sold out.

Amazing museum in the very interesting neighborhood. Wonderful size and fantastic exhibition The 1920's Jazz Age. The only criticism is strong smell of bacon coming to exhibition from Museum Cafe. I am vegetarian and it was so strong that it turned my stomach. Staff was very polite and I adore that I could take photos. Come back and recommend to friends. Thank you!

A beautifully presented exhibition with helpful notes for the viewer. I would have loved to have seen more accessories as part of the presentation. I particularly liked the timeline at the start commenting on the changing silhouettes of the period and the photography section at the end was a delightful bonus! Highly recommended.

super excited about this display, heard about it on radio 4

What a great find the 1920 Jazz Exhibition was great easy to get to from London Bridge staff very friendly & helpful great little cafe attached to museum will certainly be returning.

What a fantastic museum. Although it is small they make use of every space possible. Each exhibition is curated in a unique way and for the fashion and textile lover provides a beautiful space to see amazing exhibitions. The Anna Sui exhibition has been my favourite so far especially as Anna herself popped in to see the exhibition before it closed!

Visited the 1920s Jazz Age Fashion & Photographs exhibition and was not disappointed. Displays and narrative were very well done- creating a flowing fashion and social history exhibition to delight all.



Photographic exhibition was a delight and the haute couture breathtaking in its simplicity of design and workmanship.



Members of staff were friendly and helpful.



Looking forward to returning for future exhibitions.



Great place to visit.

This is a great little museum! The Jazz Age exhibition is beautifully curated, and being able to view the garments at close range makes all the difference. Really relevant and interesting without the information overload of some larger museums. Well worth visiting!

Recommend a visit to the 1920s Jazz exhibition! Beautiful collection of decadent costumes and photographs on show which is a real treat for people who are in love with that decade

Really enjoyed my experience in that museum. Not huge, but big enough, and cosy...stayed there longer than I thought!!! If love fashion, you will love the place for sure �

Our second trip to this inspirational museum did not disappoint. The Josef Frank exhibition was beautifully laid out, so informative and fun at every turn. I've never seen my daughter so engrossed in an exhibition (and I loved it too!). Thank you! 🌿🍃🌿

Loved the exhibition of Josef Frank's work, stunning fabrics and paintings. Staff were very friendly and the the lady who did the talk was extremely knowledgeable and very nice !! Would go again and would recommend going to any upcoming exhibitions �

I went to this museum when it first opened and have seen many of the exhibitions since. I love it. And the workshops and talks. The amazing Zandra Rhodes founded it. Thank you !

I visited the Fashion and Textile Museum during the Anna Sui exhibition in 2017, and I loved it. Highly recommended!

I so love this page and wish they had a museum in Scotland

Great place, really interesting, inspiring exhibition (Orla Kiely), friendly staff. Will definitely check what's on next time we are in town!

Fabulous Decade of Hollywood theatrical influence on the fashions of the 1920s flapper era!

Beautiful intricate dresses and accessories reflecting the hedonistic liberated fun period for the gay young things of this era! The story depicts the liberation of women and their battle to gain the vote and stake in the work and leisure industry! Elegant beautiful and sohisticated showcased insights of the Flapper lifestyle! I fell in love with this Magical Exhibition !

Anna Sui exhibition was a thrilling surprise as I did not know this designer or her work. A very full range of designs from this New York designer fabulously displayed. Anna Sui's mix of print, lace, fringing, applique and beading create some stunning textiles and garments.

A wonderful exhibition - beautifully arranged and engaging. Well done!

I've visited this museum twice to see specific exhibitions. Have just seen the Anna Sui exhibition which I thought represented good value for money. The exhibition is well staged, making good use of the limited exhibition space available. The staff are friendly and photography is permitted. The gift shop has a good range of items though I was a bit disappointed that the vase I wanted is already sold out.

Amazing museum in the very interesting neighborhood. Wonderful size and fantastic exhibition The 1920's Jazz Age. The only criticism is strong smell of bacon coming to exhibition from Museum Cafe. I am vegetarian and it was so strong that it turned my stomach. Staff was very polite and I adore that I could take photos. Come back and recommend to friends. Thank you!

A beautifully presented exhibition with helpful notes for the viewer. I would have loved to have seen more accessories as part of the presentation. I particularly liked the timeline at the start commenting on the changing silhouettes of the period and the photography section at the end was a delightful bonus! Highly recommended.

super excited about this display, heard about it on radio 4

What a great find the 1920 Jazz Exhibition was great easy to get to from London Bridge staff very friendly & helpful great little cafe attached to museum will certainly be returning.

What a fantastic museum. Although it is small they make use of every space possible. Each exhibition is curated in a unique way and for the fashion and textile lover provides a beautiful space to see amazing exhibitions. The Anna Sui exhibition has been my favourite so far especially as Anna herself popped in to see the exhibition before it closed!

Visited the 1920s Jazz Age Fashion & Photographs exhibition and was not disappointed. Displays and narrative were very well done- creating a flowing fashion and social history exhibition to delight all.



Photographic exhibition was a delight and the haute couture breathtaking in its simplicity of design and workmanship.



Members of staff were friendly and helpful.



Looking forward to returning for future exhibitions.



Great place to visit.

This is a great little museum! The Jazz Age exhibition is beautifully curated, and being able to view the garments at close range makes all the difference. Really relevant and interesting without the information overload of some larger museums. Well worth visiting!

Recommend a visit to the 1920s Jazz exhibition! Beautiful collection of decadent costumes and photographs on show which is a real treat for people who are in love with that decade

Really enjoyed my experience in that museum. Not huge, but big enough, and cosy...stayed there longer than I thought!!! If love fashion, you will love the place for sure �

Our second trip to this inspirational museum did not disappoint. The Josef Frank exhibition was beautifully laid out, so informative and fun at every turn. I've never seen my daughter so engrossed in an exhibition (and I loved it too!). Thank you! 🌿🍃🌿

Loved the exhibition of Josef Frank's work, stunning fabrics and paintings. Staff were very friendly and the the lady who did the talk was extremely knowledgeable and very nice !! Would go again and would recommend going to any upcoming exhibitions �

I went to this museum when it first opened and have seen many of the exhibitions since. I love it. And the workshops and talks. The amazing Zandra Rhodes founded it. Thank you !

I visited the Fashion and Textile Museum during the Anna Sui exhibition in 2017, and I loved it. Highly recommended!

I so love this page and wish they had a museum in Scotland

Great place, really interesting, inspiring exhibition (Orla Kiely), friendly staff. Will definitely check what's on next time we are in town!

Fabulous Decade of Hollywood theatrical influence on the fashions of the 1920s flapper era!

Beautiful intricate dresses and accessories reflecting the hedonistic liberated fun period for the gay young things of this era! The story depicts the liberation of women and their battle to gain the vote and stake in the work and leisure industry! Elegant beautiful and sohisticated showcased insights of the Flapper lifestyle! I fell in love with this Magical Exhibition !

Anna Sui exhibition was a thrilling surprise as I did not know this designer or her work. A very full range of designs from this New York designer fabulously displayed. Anna Sui's mix of print, lace, fringing, applique and beading create some stunning textiles and garments.

A wonderful exhibition - beautifully arranged and engaging. Well done!

I've visited this museum twice to see specific exhibitions. Have just seen the Anna Sui exhibition which I thought represented good value for money. The exhibition is well staged, making good use of the limited exhibition space available. The staff are friendly and photography is permitted. The gift shop has a good range of items though I was a bit disappointed that the vase I wanted is already sold out.

Amazing museum in the very interesting neighborhood. Wonderful size and fantastic exhibition The 1920's Jazz Age. The only criticism is strong smell of bacon coming to exhibition from Museum Cafe. I am vegetarian and it was so strong that it turned my stomach. Staff was very polite and I adore that I could take photos. Come back and recommend to friends. Thank you!

A beautifully presented exhibition with helpful notes for the viewer. I would have loved to have seen more accessories as part of the presentation. I particularly liked the timeline at the start commenting on the changing silhouettes of the period and the photography section at the end was a delightful bonus! Highly recommended.