Inspired by porn, punk and plastic surgery and anything else that makes her feel uncomfortable, Ann-Sofie Back, head of her own labels and creative director of cult denim brand Cheap Monday, is one of the earliest exponents of Scandanavian fashion.
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Chinti & Parker’s neon jumper, Karen Millen’s faux fur collared biker jacket, Lanvin’s beetle print dress. Lush.
The mix of wealth, trade and stability in Elizabeth I’s 45-year reign (1558-1603) led to an explosion in decorative crafts, which then featured heavily in the era’s portraiture as symbols of wealth and culture. The National Portrait Gallery celebrates Elizabeth I and her people.
The V&A’s Clothworkers’ Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion is set to become a valuable resource for designers. Early fashion pieces include rare 16th century children’s kaftans from the Ottoman Empire, important examples of 17th century European dress right up to present day Versace and Stella McCartney.
