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‘One of the world’s best fashion museums…’ Condé Nast Traveler
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The Fashion Museum Bath is one of the world’s great museum collections of historical and contemporary dress.
Fashion has the power to capture the imagination and to illuminate personal and social stories. The Museum’s headline exhibition, A History of Fashion in 100 Objects, shows how fashions have changed throughout the ages, whilst the annual Dress of the Year selection shines a spotlight on contemporary fashion. This year we are also exploring the story of footwear with Shoephoria! a presentation of 200 pairs of shoes and footwear, displayed throughout the galleries.
If you have visited us before you may notice some changes as we work to make your visit a safe and enjoyable one.
For more detailed information see our website fashionmuseum.co.uk
Alternatively you can contact us direct at [email protected]
We hope you enjoy your visit to the Fashion Museum!
Front cover image: Red and yellow ‘wet look’ patent leather platform boot, about 1973
Back cover image: Leather boots printed with ‘A Rake’s Progress’ by William Hogarth, Dr. Martens, 2015
This page: A selection of late 1700s and early 1800s dress.
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The Fashion Museum Bath presents 100 ‘star’ objects from its collection in the headline exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects. Taken together, these objects showcase a history of fashion from the 1600s to the present day.
Fashion touches everyone’s life – it is intrinsically linked to society – and A History of Fashion in 100 Objects references moments in history, as well as personal stories.
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Images left to right:
Red silk parasol, 1912
Ivory ‘crinkle’ weave synthetic evening gown with red velvet feature back by Donguy, Paris, 1930s
Grey silk satin and velvet day dress trimmed with cream silk net by Worth, Paris, 1891. Worn by Mary Chamberlain
Cream silk gauze Madras lace frock with silk satin detail, 1817
Burnt umber and sienna silk and Lurex trouser suit by Missoni, 1970s
Man’s woollen trousers worn with figured silk waistcoat, 1820s
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Following the success of 2019’s Glove Stories the Fashion Museum will be exploring the story of shoes until 2022.
Showcasing 200 pairs of boots and shoes, many drawn from the Museum’s world-class collection, alongside ‘star’ shoes borrowed for the exhibition, Shoephoria! will trace the evolution of shoe style, materials and manufacturing over the last 300 years.
The exhibition will include shoes worn by iconic figures, including actor Noel Coward, music hall star Fred Kitchen, ballerinas Margot Fonteyn and Alicia Markova, and one of the stars of Strictly Come Dancing 2020. Shoephoria! aims to present a new way of looking at footwear and fashion in a show that demonstrates the creativity and style of shoemakers and wearers throughout history.
From the oldest shoes in the collection – a pair of red velvet mules from the 1690s – to sneakers and trainers from the 2000s; from shoes belonging to Queen Mary and Queen Victoria to designer shoes by Vivienne Westwood, Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo, Shoephoria! offers a close-up look at the various styles that make up the history of footwear.
Don’t miss the Wearers’ Walkway, a photographic presentation of ordinary people and their extraordinary shoes.
Share your Shoe Stories with us on social media! Use #MyShoephoria to show us your favourite footwear.
Images left to right:
Maroon red patent leather extreme platform boot, about 1972
Men’s Berlin wool work slippers, 1880s
Purple Converse All Star sneakers, 1980s.
Green silk damask shoe trimmed with gold woven braid, 1730s
Assembly RoomsThe Assembly Rooms was designed to be a place for dancing and music. When it was completed in 1771 it was described as ‘the most noble and elegant of any in the kingdom’, with the Ball Room accommodating large social gatherings. Today, the building contains the finest set of 18th-century chandeliers in the world.
Please note that in order to manage social distancing, if you wish to visit the Assembly Rooms you will have to book a ticket to the Fashion Museum.
Private HireThe Ball Room, Tea Room, Card Room and Great Octagon are all available for private hire for weddings, conferences, dinners, parties and other events.
Visit Bath’s Historic Venues bathvenues.co.uk for more information or call 01225 477786.
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Above: Wedding in the Assembly Rooms. Photograph: Marianne Taylor
Right: Dress of the Year 2020 by Daisy Robbins; Francesco Colucci; Riccardo Tisci for Burberry; Black Lives Matter; Iain R Webb; Ibrahim Kamara and Gareth Wrighton; and Marine GARMENT by Ian Jeffries
For Dress of the Year 2020 award-winning fashion journalist and educator Iain R Webb selected a myriad of looks to represent a year with many stories to tell. Seven outfits plus one film were chosen including the headline-making look worn by supermodel Naomi Campbell on a flight to New York in March 2020: a camel cashmere cape by Riccardo Tisci for Burberry with Tyvek hazmat suit, facemask and pink latex gloves.
Dress of the YearThe Fashion Museum’s collection is kept up to the minute with its annual Dress of the Year selection.
Each year, the Museum invites a top name from the fashion industry to select an outfit that encapsulates the prevailing mood of fashion, represents the past year and captures the imagination. The chosen design then becomes part of the Museum’s world-class collection and is displayed in the headline exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects.
Learning at the Fashion MuseumThere are many ways to learn at the Fashion Museum. Please take a look at our learning pages on the website which feature videos and activities.
Follow us on social media to find out when we will be delivering onsite lessons, which range from a teaching session to a self-guided tour.
fashionmuseum.co.uk/learn
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The Fashion Museum is located in the Assembly Rooms, near The Circus and Royal Crescent, less than 15 minutes’ walk from the Roman Baths and 20 minutes from the rail and bus stations.
Please see fashionmuseum.co.uk for up to date opening times.
We want to make your visit as safe and comfortable as possible. Please take a note of the additional measures we have in place:
• Please pre-book your tickets in advance at fashionmuseum.co.uk
• We will not be accepting cash anywhere at the Museum, including in our gift shop
• There will be a one-way system throughout the Museum
• Please wear a face covering at all times (unless medically exempt)
• Hand sanitiser stations will be available at regular intervals
• Additional cleaning measures will be in place
Other facilities: • Baby changing facilities • For Group ( 20+) enquiries
T. 01225 477173
The Assembly Rooms is owned by the National Trust and managed by Bath & North East Somerset Council, which owns and runs the Fashion Museum.
The museum galleries are fully wheelchair accessible. Please see fashionmuseum.co.uk for our Accessibility Guide.
Design: Steers McGillan Eves
Museum ShopThe shop sells a carefully chosen selection of gifts, fashion accessories, jewellery and stationery to accompany the Fashion Museum’s special exhibitions programme.
The comprehensive book range covers everything from fashion history and stand-out designers, to specialist pattern and children’s activity books.
The Assembly Rooms Café The café serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and cakes. It is open every day, except when booked for an event.
Please see our website for details.
Fashion Museum Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street Bath BA1 2QH
Tel: 01225 477789 24-hour info: 01225 477867 Information: [email protected] Groups: [email protected] Cafe: 01225 444477 Shop: 01225 477712
Below: Shoes by Linda O’Keeffe
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