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Fashion pick: Abstract print jersey dress from Gina Bacconi
What? Abstract print jersey dress from Gina Bacconi. Priced at £99. Where? Available online from John Lewis
Summer reading: Stitched up by Tansy E. Hoskins
Who? Tansy E. Hoskins What? Fashion has its share of controversies and Stitched Up is an attempt by author Tansy E. Hoskins to explore some of the issues. Hoskins delves into everything from consumerism, size zero models to the portrayal of race. No stone is left unturned. The result is a thought provoking book on what can be a superficial industry. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Patterns of Fashion at V&A
Who? Victoria and Albert Museum What? Learn about British textile design and fashion from 1750 to today at V&A’s “Patterns of Fashion” gallery talk. Led by the museum’s fashion curator Jenny Lister, the talk uses V&A’s permanent collection to demonstrate how fashion has changed. The talk is free. When? 1pm, 4th of February Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk
Accessories pick: Sterling silver Baja bracelet from Monica Vinader
What? Sterling silver Baja bracelet in purple quartz. Priced at £195. Where? Available online from Monica Vinader
Ten of the best lace dresses
Lace is not the easiest of fabrics to wear – you’re always in danger of looking too frumpy or too much in the opposite direction. But worn well, lace can be wonderfully elegant and feminine and it works from spring to summer through to autumn and winter. With this in mind, we’ve picked ten of our favourite lace dresses right now that will make you picture perfect. Lace cocktail mini dress from Notte by Marchesa Priced at £342.50. Available from The Outnet Placed lace dress from Karen Millen Priced at £215. Available from John Lewis Carry lace dress from Coast Priced at £135. Available from Coast 1971 Rosalin dress from…
Fashion Week at London Design Museum
Who? London Design Museum What? London Design Museum is running two special Fashion Week activities this year. At Designer Night – Fashion for Men, you’ll have the chance to meet designers, tailors, stylists, photographers, retailers and collectors of men’s fashion. At Sophie Hicks on Designing Paul Smith, you can find out more about the thought processes behind designing Paul Smith’s flagship stores. Priced at £17. When? 8pm, 12th and 25th February Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD How? To book, email tickets@designmuseum.org