I admire the elegance of the couturier gowns and how the exhibition showcased the evolution of style through time. But whilst the dresses were nice, my favourite part of the exhibition was the black & white film loop projected on the wall. I love black and white films, there's a sense of fading grandeur and old world charm to them. At the time it was made film was so new, now technology is so easily accessible I feel we take it for granted. Though even in the fast-paced world we live in there remains a sort of timelessness surrounding black and white films, they're special.
As I continued to walk round I became rather drawn to the gowns on the upper balcony - a selection of dresses from fashion's a-team of contemporary designers. I think the reason I felt more drawn to these dresses is because they were on open-air display, not concealed behind glass like the rest. They felt more accessible, more familiar, being part of the world I've grown up in I guess. One that caught my eye in particular was a dress by Felicity Brown SS/11 (featured centre). I found the hand-dyed silk ruffles cascading down the dress purely mesmerising. The flowing lines create an heir of sophistication, whilst on closer inspection the unfinished edges and high-low layering provide a more youthful / edgy aesthetic.
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