Fashion & Textile Museum - First-ever UK Missoni retrospective

Missoni Art Colour exhibition will open in London on 6 May this year. The first-ever UK retrospective of Italian fashion house Missoni opens in London this Summer. MISSONI ART COLOUR showcases over 60 years of fashion alongside paintings by leading 20th century European artists, and previously unseen textile studies, paintings and Arazzi by Ottavio Missoni. The personal artwork of Missoni is mixed with modernist masterpieces, including the work of Sonia Delaunay, Lucio Fontana and Gino Severini, that have influenced Ottavio and Rosita in the development of their signature graphic style. Organised by the MA*GA Art Museum with support from Woolmark. more Book tickets online now

Image: ‘Le forme della moda’ at MISSONI, L’ARTE, IL COLORE, 2015. Courtesy MA*GA Art Museum.

Exhibition ends Sunday 28 FebruaryCelebrating the 140th anniversary of the company, this exhibition charts Liberty’s history as ‘the’ fashionable place to shop as well as its role as the source and originator of key trends in fashion history. Over 150 garments, textiles and objects demonstrate Liberty’s strong relationships with designers since 1875, from Arthur Silver of Silver Studio to collaborations with Jean Muir, Cacharel, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood. Book your ticket online

The Festival of Textiles is a series of displays and events bringing together some of the best and brightest textile developers, artists and designers now working in the UK. Be the first to see ART TEXTILES with exclusive access to the exhibition on Friday 11 March. Book a priority ticket and enjoy a free tea or coffee with your visit.

Image: Mary Restieaux - Silk Ikat Woven Textiles

Liberty in Fashion | Exhibition ends 28 February 2016 Book tickets online ART TEXTILES: Marian Clayden | Exhibition opens 11 March 2016 Book tickets online FTM website | Visitor info