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Bjork’s controversial swan dress to go on display in new exhibition
Bjork’s controversial swan dress to go on display in new exhibition
The swan dress worn by Icelandic singer Bjork to the 2001 Oscars will be part of a new exhibition celebrating rebellious fashion. The outfit – by Macedonian designer Marjan Pejoski – was controversial at the time, as it was a huge departure from the black tie gowns normally seen on the red carpet. It’s gone on to take a prominent place in fashion and pop culture history, and this will be the first time it’s been seen in the UK, since it was created over 20 years ago. The swan dress will join ensembles worn by Harry Styles, Rihanna and Sam Smith at a new exhibition at the Design Museum called Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion. The exhibition will feature nearly 100 looks from designers who have taken part in the NewGen initiative – a scheme run by the British Fashion Council (BFC) that supports emerging fashion talent. It will include trousers made from deadstock materials designed by Steven Stokey Daley and worn by Harry Styles for his 2020 music video Golden, as well as a replica of the inflatable latex jumpsuit worn by Sam Smith at the 2023 Brit Awards, designed by Harri. Other looks include the voluminous blue ruffled dress by Molly Goddard – worn by Rihanna in 2017 in an Instagram post which garnered 1.7 million likes – and a Nasir Mazhar headpiece modelled by Lady Gaga. Covering the last 30 years of fashion, the exhibition isn’t organised chronologically – instead, each room will cover themes, including colour (featuring work from Ashish, Richard Quinn and Mary Katrantzou), art school (Molly Goddard and S. S. Daley) and the club scene (with pieces from Halpern and Gareth Pugh). One room will be entirely dedicated to trailblazing designer Alexander McQueen, who was one of the first recipients of NewGen support. “It is impossible to underestimate the influence London has on Britain’s fashion talent, a city that produces wave after wave of young designers that value originality, wearing what you believe in, and tackling social issues to make a better world,” said Sarah Mower, BFC ambassador for emerging talent and guest curator of Rebel. The exhibition shows pieces from when each designer was taking part in the NewGen scheme – and some of them are now household names, such as Erdem and Northern Irish designer JW Anderson. “Only showing looks and accessories and supporting materials that were produced while the designer was receiving NewGen support has meant that we have the most extraordinary insight into early careers of designers that are incredibly familiar today,” said Rebecca Lewin, Design Museum curator. The exhibition will open in September, to coincide with the new season of London Fashion Week and to celebrate 30 years of the NewGen programme, which has supported more than 300 designers over the years. Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion sponsored by Alexander McQueen will open at the Design Museum in London on September 16 and will run until February 11, 2024. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Chrissy Teigen welcomes fourth child – how does surrogacy actually work? 11 ways to work the colour clash trend at home Heart disease digital check-ups for over 40s being rolled out
2023-06-29 17:56
The best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2023
The best portable Bluetooth speakers for 2023
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2023-07-30 17:03
Authors Jesmyn Ward and James McBride are among the nominees for the 10th annual Kirkus Prizes
Authors Jesmyn Ward and James McBride are among the nominees for the 10th annual Kirkus Prizes
Novels by Jesmyn Ward and James McBride and story collections by Jamal Brinkley and Kelly Link are among the finalists for the Kirkus Prizes, for which winners in fiction, nonfiction and young reader’s literature each receive $50,000
2023-08-30 21:47
FIFA 23 Reveal Set for June 9
FIFA 23 Reveal Set for June 9
FIFA 23 news has already begun to leak, including changes to the chemistry system and more. However, according to GamesIndustry, we will be getting the first reveal of FIFA 23 on Thursday, June 9.
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First Pitch: Why Phillies insist Bryce Harper is an MVP candidate despite missing a month
First Pitch: Why Phillies insist Bryce Harper is an MVP candidate despite missing a month
DENVER — Look up the definition of just how valuable a Most Valuable Player can be and you'll see a picture of Bryce Harper for the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies.Despite not making his season debut until May 2 after undergoing offseason Tommy John surgery, Harper is now showing exactly h...
1970-01-01 08:00
Asian markets on back foot on growing US rate, China worries
Asian markets on back foot on growing US rate, China worries
Markets fell further Tuesday as investors grew increasingly fearful about another possible US interest rate hike and the prospect they will be kept elevated for...
2023-09-26 11:13
Goldman to pay $215 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit - Bloomberg News
Goldman to pay $215 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit - Bloomberg News
Goldman Sachs Group Inc has agreed to pay $215 million to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit that accused
1970-01-01 08:00
Jonathan Majors assault case will move forward to trial
Jonathan Majors assault case will move forward to trial
A New York judge on Wednesday denied a motion to dismiss the assault case against actor Jonathan Majors, moving the case forward to trial.
2023-10-26 01:05
Arteta trusts Arsenal's 'transition' to go one better in title race
Arteta trusts Arsenal's 'transition' to go one better in title race
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he is pleased his side have evolved from last season despite criticism that the Gunners...
2023-12-01 23:43
Universal Music Revenue Beats Estimates on Recorded Music Growth
Universal Music Revenue Beats Estimates on Recorded Music Growth
The world’s largest music company Universal Music Group NV’s second-quarter revenue beat estimates, lifted by growth in recorded
2023-07-27 00:46
Who is Jemaine Cannon? Killer to be executed for 1995 murder of Tulsa woman is 'nearly deaf, blind,' lawyer claims
Who is Jemaine Cannon? Killer to be executed for 1995 murder of Tulsa woman is 'nearly deaf, blind,' lawyer claims
Jemaine Cannon, 51, killed Sharonda White Clark after fleeing an Oklahoma Department of Corrections community work center
2023-07-20 18:14
Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud
Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud
Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá.
2023-07-19 19:07