Hi! Recently I went to the fashion and freedom exhibition at Manchester art gallery. The exhibition explored women's roles in world war one which inspired garments. They were inspired by the new liberation the women felt by working during the war and also the oppression they still faced. This was really cool to learn about. It featured designs by amazing fashion designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Holly Fulton, projects by university fashion design students.
The garment on the left shows how women began to show their knees during world war one. I absolutely love that idea and the little sections of embroidery on the dress are so adorable. I love the use of wood on the second dress, as it is a very restricting material, this shows how women were 'restricted' and had to leave their jobs after the war ended. It is such a unique idea and I love the strands of blue cotton on it.
This garment is an overflow of colours and textures and is so intricate. The big pink bows are so cute.
This is such an adorable headpiece and has inspired me with my own DIY headbands!
This dress has such nice detailing on it, such as the gorgeous ruffles and tutu sleeves. It's not one of my favourite pieces but it is still so colourful and creative.
The way this dress drapes on the mannequin is so beautiful and I love the big puffy sleeves.
Have you been to this exhbition? What did you think?
Melissa xxx
