Talking Textiles; Bloomin’ Lovely!

  My traineeship within the Costume and Textiles department has been a whirlwind of responsibilities thus far. One of the most enjoyable duties is helping out with our monthly Talking Textiles event, where members of the public are able to experience an informative and hands-on lecture within our study room. Topics range from the broad …

A Passion for Fashion? The Goings on at a Costume and Textile Event Day

This week I am writing about my experiences with the special event day ‘Fashion and Passion: A Celebration of Costume and Textiles.’ The Costume and Textile department at NMS unfortunately does not have its own gallery. Therefore, examples of costume and textile have to fit in wherever possible and a day like ‘Fashion and Passion’ …