Issue 36 2023 - Journal - Page 83
The exhibition was curated by Georgina Ripley, Principal
National Museums Scotland’s internationally significant
Curator, Modern and Contemporary Design, National
fashion and textiles collection comprises around 50,000
Museums Scotland, Dr Sequoia Barnes, Guest Curator
objects and is one of the largest in the UK. The collection
and Carys Wilkins, Assistant Curator Modern and Conincludes textiles dating back to the 14th century and
temporary Design, National Museums Scotland. It was
clothing and accessories dating from the 16th century to
be accompanied by a publication and programme of
the present day. Beyond the Little Black Dress follows the
events.
acclaimed exhibition Body Beautiful: Diversity on the
Catwalk.
Below, ‘Florence’ hood and ‘Spray’ dress by Cimone, Autumn/Winter 2017. © Cimone Ltd, Photo © Rhiannon Adam
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