Platt Hall was useful to visit as it has a gallery of fashion through the ages and also shows how certain events (things happening within cultures) affect the type of clothing being worn. I also found it interesting to see how fashion today is very much influenced from various periods from the past, not just in vintage fashion but within new fashions and collections happening now.
The above dress - Atomic print dress (Christopher Kane 2009-2010) - Mini cocktail dress in silk with pludging back neckline and screenprinted design of an exploding atomic bomb. Influenced by politics.
Leopard print dress - (Cavalli 2009-2010) - Bias cut silky everning dress, with ruffles at the skirt and a short train - influenced by the 1930s.
Lilac linen summer cocktail dress 2011 (Joyce Ridings) - The overdress is caught up or 'polonaised' in loops at the hem, suggestive of 18th century 'shepherdess' styles.
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