Fashion & Textile Museum - DISCOVER, LEARN and CREATE

DISCOVER

RIVIERA STYLE: Resort & Swimwear Since 1900 brings together a diverse range of clothing worn in and by the sea. From palazzo pants to playsuits, bikinis to burkinis, discover the importance of fabric in swimwear, from early examples to produce the perfect fabric that didn't bag or sag when wet, to more recent technical developments designed to improve fit and increase speed in the water. EXHIBITION OPENS FRIDAY 22 MAY 2015 Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-6pm Thursday until 8pm Sunday, 11am-5pm Closed Mondays BOOK NOW ONLINE Image: 'Orient Line Cruises, 1930s' P&O Heritage Collection, 2015. Published by King & McGaw

Image: 'Nautical Chic' book by Amber Jane Butchart. Published by Thames & Hudson Nautical Chic by Amber Jane ButchartNautical Chic, the new publication by fashion historian Amber Jane Butchart, charts the influence of the enduring archetypes of the sea on the history of style. Explore the enduring appeal of this perennially popular trend in a display that sheds light on the myth, the reality and the romance of the high seas. RAYNE Shoes for StarsExplore a century of sensational British shoes made from extraordinary materials and worn by the world's most glamorous women, including Vivien Leigh, Marlene Dietrich and Brigitte Bardot. Awarded three Royal Warrants, Rayne made the shoes of Queen Elizabeth II including her wedding shoes. Display admissions included with RIVIERA STYLE exhibition.

LEARN

The Museum offers courses for those looking to learn or update their skills with the latest essential design software. NEW* InDesign forFashion & Textile MarketingBasic InDesign knowledge required2-day weekend courseSaturday 23 - Sunday 24 May / 10.30am-4pm InDesign for Fashion and TextilesBeginner Level / 6-week evening courseThursdays, 4 June - 9 July / 6.30-8.30pm Photoshop for Fashion and TextilesBeginner Level / 3-day courseThur 11 - Sat 13 June / 10.30am-4pm Illustrator for Fashion and TextilesBeginner Level / 3-week Saturday courseSaturdays, 27 June - 11 July / 10.30am-4pm

CREATE

Crochet bikini © Anna Sui & O'Neill © Naomi Ryder

Draw like a Designer Wednesday 27 May / 11.30am or 2pm £10 including materials Do you want to sharpen up your drawing skills? Look no further! Join us on this practical class to learn drawing tricks, design tips and work with the museum authors ofHow to Draw Like a Fashion Designer. For Ages 12-16 Riviera Style AppliquéSaturday 20 June / 10.45am-4.30pm£70 including materialsSun, sea and style! Embellish a fashionable summer beach bag inspired by the silhouettes of the English Riviera and the elegance of Art Deco seaside resorts. Festival Bikini Top Fridays, 26 June & 3 July / 2-5pm £70 for 1 ticket / £110 for 2 tickets Are you a free-spirited, hippie chic fan? Going to a festival this summer? Learn how to crochet a hippie chic bikini top in style. Drawing with StitchSunday 12 July / 10.45am-4.30pm£70 including materialsUsing freehand machine stitching, participants will create a seaside themed embroidery taking inspiration from the RIVIERA STYLE exhibition.