This past Tuesday marked the first day of the February exhibition at the London Fashion and Textiles Museum on Bermondsey St, in association with Liberty London, a department store in the West End which is popular for their unique patterns and vivid creations shown through their scarfs, shoes and other items. I had the opportunity of seeing the works on the 9th, along other students in the only Year 10 GCSE textiles class at Charles Darwin School. Generously, two teachers had given up lesson time to take us from Biggin Hill, Bromley to London in the afternoon, in preparation for end goal of our current project, to make a scarf.

Although smaller than most exhibitions, I had seen a lot on the inside of the building. A few dresses showed subtle influence through other countries, while most were often old-fashioned with modern twists to make them interesting because of the different aspect of fashion through time and their patterns on these pices were either very colurful or very detailed, making them a nice experience for the eyes. In addition to all of this, there were accessories, a range of fabrics and even sketchbooks on display.

Although the complete opposite to 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' at the V&A last year ( another exhibition my textiles class had been to for another), which had been louder and more exciting and dark, in my opinion, this exhibition allowed drawing and photos (just make sure to turn off the flash); one of my favourite points about the event. This is because it allowed me to record what I see at the time and keep it for later, when I can have it available for inspiration. If you're interested in attending the exhibition I'll be including links to the sites below.

To conclude, I thank my teachers and organisers for giving me the opportunity to learn from the designs of people widely recognised in the fashion industry; who collaborated with some of the biggest names in designing. Hopefully the experience will prove to be helpful later on in my own work.

　

　

EXHIBITION INFORMATION: http://www.ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/liberty-in-fashion/

LIBERTY LONDON: http://www.liberty.co.uk/