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Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon
This autumn National Museums Scotland launches a new exhibition celebrating the work of acclaimed British fashion designer, Jean Muir (1928-1995). The exhibition runs from the 7th of November until the 15th of March.
Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon presents selected highlights from National Museums Scotland's priceless Jean Muir collection. The exhibition contains elements of her design, manufacturing and marketing processes, showcasing sketches, pattern pieces, a toile (trial garment), fabric samples and 30 finished garments and accessories.
The exhibition curator, Kristina Stankovski commented,
"We are thrilled to bring together this select exhibition from the unrivalled Jean Muir collection we hold here at National Museums Scotland. Through Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon, visitors will gain an insight into the ethos, craft and legacy of one of Britain's most celebrated fashion designers. Photographs of leading models such as Joanna Lumley wearing Jean Muir designs also feature in the display."
For more information check out www.nms.ac.uk/jean_muir.aspx
Starts:
07 Nov 2008
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15 Mar 2009
Location:
National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh
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