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  • Deception and Disguise: Smock Narratives

    Online Event

    A talk on the history of the English smock frock focussing on the 19th century as part of working-class clothing cultures and menswear.

    £5 – £15

  • Moquette: London Transport Museum

    London Transport Museum Depot 118-120 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, United Kingdom

    The London Transport Museum has recently uncovered fascinating stories behind the commissioning, design, manufacturing and use of moquette through the ages. Join us on a behind the scenes visit to the Museum's Depot (store) to meet Wallace Sewell, current moquette designers for the Underground.

    £5 – £8

  • IN SEARCH OF POSSIBILITIES

    The Art Pavilion Mile End Park, Clinton Road, London, United Kingdom

    International exhibiting group Prism Textiles will be exhibiting at The Art Pavilion, Mile End Park for the first time this autumn.

  • Annual Conference 2021

    Wellcome Collection 183 Euston Rd, London, United Kingdom

    The Textile Society Annual Conference 2021 explores the theme of ‘Tools’ – their significance in the history of textiles and their influence on contemporary practice. From the simplicity of a darning needle held in the back pocket to the complexity of an industrial power loom, tools are the extension of our creativity, a connection between thinking and making, imagination and invention.

    £29 – £89

  • A History of Fashion in 100 Objects

    Fashion Museum Bath Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, United Kingdom

    One hundred star objects from the Fashion Museum collection.

  • BLANKET COVERAGE

    Touring from Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre in Wales, Blanket Coverage will showcase the best in contemporary woven textiles created by makers from across Wales, the UK and internationally.

  • Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear

    V&A Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom

    Explore how designers, tailors and artists – and their clients and sitters – have constructed and performed masculinity, and unpicked it at the seams.

  • Curator’s Tour of Macclesfield Stripe Exhibition

    Macclesfield Silk Museum Park Lane, Macclesfield, United Kingdom

    Visit the Macc. Stripe collection to discover iconic textiles, includes a tour by the curator and behind the scenes viewing of items.

    £5 – £15

  • Manchester Antique & Vintage Textile Fair 2022

    The Armitage Centre Moseley Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Visit the fair for a fantastic range of vintage fashion, antique textiles and costume sourced from around the world.

    £5 – £20