After the drama of the last post I wanted to share this incredible head piece by Jo Gordon called 'The Kiss of Death' form the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of millinery.
Pictured above are some of the amazing costumes that are currently being exhibited around the world( at The National Gallery Of Australia, Canberra,and The Victoria and Albert Museum London) in celebration of the Ballets Russes. I love the amazing contrasts of fabrics and trims these costumes were designed in the early 1900's during the Russian Revolution and First World War, a catalytic time for design, in Western Europe and beyond. (thanks)
Above: Band of lace 1640-1680, Below: Lace Panel 1600-1650
Here are some examples of lace from the Victoria and Albert Museum textile collection, discovered thanks to my friend Gill Cannon. You can search any of the amazing collections that the V & A have on line, interesting, great fun and a fantastic resource to draw upon.
On the 12th November 2010 the V&A is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Parisian fashion house KENZO with a 'Fashion in Motion' event. The Raphael Gallery will host a day of catwalk shows featuring designs from KENZO's archive.
Above: Table Cover 1900-1940
Above and Below: Detail from Ann West Quilt 1820
Above: detail including text from pomegranate quilt 1705
Above Patchwork detail from 1800-1850's Quilt.
Above and Below: Details from 1851 Applique Quilt
Here are some examples of 'Quilts 1700-2010' the Victoria and Albert Museum's first ever exhibition of British Quilts. 